Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, but you first have to detach the pre-installed PCIe riser cable from the expansion slot. As ATX boards these days usually skip the top-most slot, you have to move it down one slot in the process. E-ATX boards will fit nicely as well, and you should still retain access to the cable routing holes as well.


Adding a graphics card is super straightforward as you just plug it into the base of the riser cable and secure it with a screw. HYTE mentions a solid maximum length of 390 mm for thick, three or four-slot pixel pushers, but a dual-slot card could be even longer.


The hard-drive cage has company branding in the form of an "H" on the base. It may hold either a single 3.5" or two 2.5" drives. Both variants are attached using the provided screws. Once filled, simply place them back into the hole through the back of the HYTE Y70.


The PSU is also secured through the rear, with its fan facing the side panel it will draw fresh air in through. There is lots of space for units of up to 230 mm, so even potent PSUs should not pose a problem. You will lose a little room for cable management in the process, however.


Going for an AIO in the ceiling is quite easy as you may assemble it around the removable bracket to then simply drop it in. The thin fan cables can be routed over the frame of the case, so that they will not be visible at all within the chassis interior. There is tons of room, so if you forget to plug something into the top edge of the motherboard, it should be easy enough to do at any point during the assembly process.


With everything installed, the HYTE Y70 is spotless on either side. Thanks to the large number of big zip tie hooks in combination with the Velcro straps on the floor and the big rubber grommets, the backside is perfectly tidy as well.

Finished Looks

Powered on, you will see the white LED light up around the power button. The angled panel also gives you a nice little view that faces you directly, when the system is placed on the right of your monitor. Additionally, with that angle you get just a bit more desktop real estate for your keyboard and mouse, which is beneficial as well.



You can clearly see your hardware when viewing it though any of the glass panels. However, you will need a bit of additional lighting to really make it pop for pictures. In the rear everything is exactly where you would expect it with a case of this type. HYTE also includes some cable hooks here and the intention is, that you can use the supplied, black Velcro straps or classic zip ties to ensure everything in this external area is as clean as possible as well.