full height tempered glass And fabricated mesh panels are now practically ubiquitous, so cases like the Height Y60 and its three-piece panoramic window are rare to actually catch my eye.
It seems like we're entering a new era of computer case design, although three panels raise more problems than you might imagine. The front panel has historically been a key entry point for cooling, so changing it to a solid glass panel also meant finding new and more clever fan spots and generally embracing a wider footprint.
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 parts selection—your build 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 looks tight. Although there is a small gap between each of the three panels, it is a consistent gap, with raised edges that fold together pleasantly. There is a distinct line, but it doesn't take away the fish tank effect the case is trying to achieve.
Photograph: Parker Hall
Your system will be at full performance, for better or worse. If you have ugly components, or you can't keep your cables looking neat, there won't be much to hide behind. On the other hand, if you want to sport custom braided cables, internal 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. Even as someone who often reaches for larger cases, the Y60 is noticeably wider and deeper than I am. With 11 inches of width, it's a full 2 inches wider than my previous case Corsair Air 4000D ($105)Which I was already feeling had taken up a pretty good portion of my desk.