Full height tempered glass and sculpted mesh panels are practically everywhere these days, so few cases have really caught my eye like the Hyte Y60 and its three-piece panoramic window.
It feels like we’re entering a new era of PC case design, even though three panels pose more problems than you might imagine. The front was previously an important air intake point for cooling, so turning it into a monolithic glass panel also meant finding new and smarter fan points, and overall less space. wider.
The benefits are purely aesthetic and your construction skills will have nowhere to hide. With the Hyte Y60—and the right desk setup, cable management, and component selection—your system will stand out from the crowd.
A touch of glass
As the main focal point of the case, it’s important that the fit and finish around the glass panel look tight. Although there is a small gap between each of the three panels, it is a consistent gap, with the beveled edges curving into each other nicely. There is a clear line, but it doesn’t take away from the fishbowl effect the case is trying to achieve.
Photo: Parker Hall
Your system will be fully visible, for better or worse. If you have bad parts or can’t keep cables tidy there isn’t much to hide. On the other hand, if you want to use custom braided cables, internal LCD screens, or complex RGB patterns, the Y60 will help them really shine.
It’s worth mentioning here that the elephant in the room is the size of the box. Even for those who regularly use larger cases, the Y60 is significantly wider and deeper than before. At 11 inches wide, it’s 2 inches wider than my previous case, Corsair Air 4000D ($105)which I feel like takes up quite a bit of space on my desk.
