PC cases are a dime a dozen, but the expertly crafted Hyte Y40 computer case still manages to make a splash.
Hyte Y40 MSRP $150.00 Score Details DT Editors' Choice “Tailor-made for massive GPUs like the RTX 4090, the Hyte Y40 case is an obvious choice for high-end PC builds.” Pros Cons Finding a proper PC case for extra-large GPUs like the RTX 4090 has become damn near impossible. We’ve all seen this monstrous graphics card being haphazardly stuffed into PC cases left and right, resulting in melted power cables and potential fires.
The standard PCIe slots for horizontal mounts are only half height. It’s a firm design choice, one that may turn away some builders. But endless expansion cards isn’t the status quo for a gaming PC in 2023. You install a single GPU, one that normally blocks access to other PCIe connections regardless, and rely on your motherboard for sound, Bluetooth, and other connections.
Of course, the Hyte Y40 didn’t suddenly invent the concept of a vertical GPU mount. Dozens of cases, including the Corsair 5000D and Fractal Design Meshify 2, come with vertical GPU brackets. Still, these mounts are usually limited to two slots, you have to shop for a PCIe riser cable that can cost $50 or more, and you have to figure out a way to mount the cable to your case. Not everyone wants a vertical GPU, but for those who do, the Hyte Y40 comes tailor-made.
It’s a joy to build in, not only because of the minimal number of screws you have to handle, but also because of the internal design of the case. For instance, the top portion of the case where you can mount up to a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler blocks access to critical motherboard connections like your 8-pin CPU power and CPU fan header.
Fan support is a bit off as well. Unlike the Y60 that has dual 120mm intakes at the bottom, you can only mount a single 120mm fan in the bottom of the Y40. Hyte includes a preinstalled fan in this slot, along with a 120mm exhaust in the rear. You could throw a fan into every spot and hope for the best, but you probably shouldn’t. Every inch of the Hyte Y40 that isn’t covered in tempered glass is ventilated, leading to an audible hum of fans even when your PC is idle.
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