Full Height Tempered Glass and sculpted mesh panels are practically ubiquitous now, so it’s rare that a case really catches my eye like the Hyte Y60 and its three-piece panoramic window.
It seems like we’re entering a new era in computer case design, although the three panels pose more problems than you might imagine. The front panel has historically been a key entry point for cooling, so converting it to a solid glass panel also means finding new, smarter ventilation points and generally adopting a wider footprint.
The benefits are purely aesthetic and your building skills will have nowhere to hide. With the Hyte Y60, and with the right desktop setup, cable management, and parts selection, your equipment will stand out from the crowd.
A touch of glass
As a key focal point of the cabinet, it is important that the fit and finish around the glass panel look tight. While there is a small gap between each of the three panels, it is a consistent gap, with beveled edges that curve around each other nicely. There is a different line, but it does not take away from the fishbowl effect that the case tries to achieve.
Photography: Parker Hall
Your system will be on display, for better or worse. If you have ugly components or can’t keep cables tidy, there won’t be much to hide. On the other hand, if you want to show off custom braided cables, interior LCD panels, or complex RGB patterns, the Y60 will help them really shine.
It’s worth talking about the elephant in the room here, which is the size of the case itself. Even as someone who often looks for larger cases, the Y60 is noticeably wider and deeper than I’m used to. At 11 inches wide, it is 2 inches wider than my previous case, the Air Corsair 4000D ($105)which already felt like it took up a good portion of my desk.