Nowadays, it’s easy to find computers on the internet that have been created utilizing CNCs, lathes, even automotive paint booths. Those are all awesome of course, but the team at LiquidHaus also realizes that 99% of people out there don’t have regular access to that sort of equipment. The very necessity of mods came during a time when PCs themselves were still relatively new within the world, yet still readily available. “Modding,” came around during a point in time when consumers were extremely limited in what they could achieve with a PC out of the box.

For as long as I can remember, I've had love of all things tech, spurred on, in part, by a love of gaming. I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. I've always sought to learn as much as possible about anything PC, leading to a well-rounded grasp on all things tech today. In my role at PCMag, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to share what I know. Before we started modding and building up this PC, we wanted to get a sort of reference or direction on what some of the people at HYTE were looking forward to seeing. Being that this is our second project with HYTE, you can’t do the same mod twice in a row. Like Basher says in Ocean’s Thirteen, “You don’t do the same gag twice, you do the next gag.” No corner pillar. The Y60 features a 3-piece panoramic tempered glass design for the ultimate photo and display potential. See your build the way it was meant to be seen from the left or right side of your desk with a simple turn.We finally decided the mod should be utilizing the unique 45-degree front corner of the Y60 by placing a massive tube reservoir that is mounted halfway through the panel itself. The beveled edge also serves as a bottom-front I/O, keeping your desk setup clean and functional. A Better Way to Build Or you could go semi-naked and pull the tempered glass panels off entirely to leave a completely open-air chassis. How continental. By restructuring the case in this way, Hyte was able to create a corner-office case with nothing between the front and left panels, for a more open view of your internal components. The front panel itself is a sheet of tempered glass without any fans behind it, and the same is true of the left panel. A third glass panel (really more of a strip) occupies the corner between the two to accentuate the design and smooth out the transition. This makes the Y60 as much a display case for your gear as a conventional PC case. Our build features traditional building techniques, along with a little specialized acrylic work and some classic modding, to achieve a unique look.

Hyte is the sister company of PC building outfit, iBuyPower, and you can either bag the new chassis in its rawest, purest, empty form, or have it ready wrapped around some fine modern gaming components ready to play out of the box.The issue is that the fan is set slightly too close to the rear I/O panel. Many motherboards today have preinstalled rear I/O shields and shrouds, which respectively help ease installation and improve the board's aesthetics. All of the motherboards we had on hand for testing employed this design, and none of them could be installed into the Hyte without first removing the fan. This likely wouldn't be a problem if you used a motherboard with a detached rear I/O shield and no rear shroud, but as essentially all high-end boards nowadays have a rear I/O shroud, it's a fairly significant design flaw. Hyte says it designed the Y60 with liquid cooling in mind, with the cooler radiator attached to the internal fan mount. This would help to improve airflow significantly, as the water cooler could pull air into the case through the right-side panel. If you opt to use an air cooler, however, Hyte indicates that you'll see higher CPU and GPU temperatures. For that reason, the company recommends that you buy two case fans and install them on the internal fan mount if using an air cooler. With vertical orientation can come some cooling challenges; don’t worry, we thought of that too. Our “cold floor” design uses lateral vents to draw air up from the bottom of your chassis, removing hot spots and allowing more airflow. Panoramic Views The Hyte Y60 is an interesting PC case that can be the foundation of a stunning build if you play your parts right. If you're looking to show off your components, the Y60 is one of the best chassis you can buy to do just that. If aesthetics is your top priority, it's a no-brainer.