Launched as a standalone model in 2021 by iBuyPower, HYTE hasn’t been within the PC case-making enterprise for very lengthy, however the firm already has three chassis underneath its belt. It began with a splash with the ITX Revolt 3 tower case. Then, there was Y60, and now we’ve got the marginally smaller Y40. Just a few shade choices had been accessible with the HYTE Y40, however there hasn’t been an choice for an all-white scheme … till now. There’s completely nothing completely different between the Y40 variations other than paint coating, so at present, we’re reviewing the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version alongside all different Y40 instances.
The chassis is simple to work with, particularly in the event you’re utilizing smaller elements. An ATX motherboard will match simply effective, and so too will bigger graphics playing cards, though 360mm radiators might be a good squeeze on the highest panel. Warmth is an issue with the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version, very like another finest PC instances with restricted airflow, and might be one thing HYTE must work on for a second model.
The value can also be fairly steep, even with the included PCIe riser cable for mounting a GPU vertically. However in the event you do not thoughts louder fan curves and better temperatures than competitor instances just like the NZXT H5 Circulation RGB, you may have a blast creating a shocking PC with the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version.
About this evaluate: HYTE shipped me a pattern for the aim of this evaluate and had no enter into its contents.
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HYTE Y40 Snow Version
Fashionable white case
The HYTE Y40 Snow White Version is an efficient PC case to construct a compact ATX system inside. It is simple to construct a system with and the design is beautiful, however we’re involved in regards to the lack of inside cable administration and tight spacing up prime.
- Gorgeous all-white design
- Helps as much as a single 360mm radiator
- Two tempered glass facet panels
- Exterior rear I/O cable administration
- Inner cable administration
- Tight spacing for top-mounted radiator
- Not the good or quietest PC case
Pricing and availability
The HYTE Y40 has an MSRP of $150, and this Snow White Version will set you again the very same quantity. HYTE has a constant pricing scheme throughout its Y40 shade vary, and there are not any specification variations, which makes the selection come down to private desire alone.
{Hardware} design
A smaller model of the HYTE Y60
The HYTE Y60 was a convincing success for the corporate, so it solely made sense we might see extra chassis following the identical language, and right here we’re with the HYTE Y40. At first, similar to the Y60, there’s loads of glass. Each the entrance and left-side panels are full glass, showcasing every part inside. It will create fairly the look with a number of RGB elements and followers.
The entrance panel has a steel white decrease part with I/O and a full sheet of glass for the highest. It is the identical deal on the left-side panel. The highest and right-side panels are utterly naked, other than air flow. The rear of the Y40 is the standard ATX chassis affair with PCI slots, cut-out for the motherboard rear I/O, and a PSU bracket. It seems the half even earlier than putting in elements. All panels might be rapidly eliminated with no screwdriver, aiding the construct course of immensely.
The HYTE Y40, surprisingly, helps graphics playing cards as much as 422mm in size. This makes it attainable to put in even an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 inside a smaller ATX chassis. HYTE even features a PCI riser bracket and cable that can be utilized to mount the GPU vertically. Curiously, when eradicating the panels, you may discover HYTE branding nearly all over the place. There’s loads of mud filtering, which is nice for protecting out undesirable particles.
The preinstalled PCI riser can also be a pleasant contact for permitting the set up of the GPU vertically.
By way of followers and radiator assist, it is attainable to put in as much as seven 120mm followers and as much as a 360mm radiator on the highest panel. There’s area just for a single 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch drives, that means house owners of the HYTE Y40 should depend on M.2 type issue storage for optimum capability. The horizontal PCI slots are half-height, which needs to be factored in when putting in further playing cards for storage or networking.
One of many followers is situated beneath the PSU shroud towards the entrance of the case. Due to how every part is laid out, it may show difficult to handle cables, particularly when working with a non-modular energy provide.
Constructing a PC and efficiency
It is simple(ish)
Identical to NZXT, HYTE makes numerous touches that make constructing a PC inside branded instances a pleasure. That is largely the case (pun meant) right here with the Y40 Snow White Version, however there have been some situations the place I used to be left baffled. The dearth of any cable administration behind the motherboard tray was a shock to the system. I perceive this can be a extra reasonably priced chassis on the $150 mark, however to have solely cable tie holes for protecting every part tidy will not be sufficient.
Eradicating all of the panels is simple, putting in the motherboard is simple too and the included handbook does assist stroll via some steps to create a PC.
This might make it troublesome for these with much less expertise constructing PCs and managing cables to determine the best way to route every part. Nonetheless, eradicating all of the panels was straightforward, putting in the motherboard was simple, and the included handbook does assist stroll via a few of the steps. Having the ability to match a 360mm radiator contained in the Y40 Snow White Version is a feat in itself, even when its efficiency might be hampered by weaker airflow.
Temperatures are toasty contained in the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version. Testing an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i9-13900K, our NZXT Kraken 360mm radiator-touting AIO struggled to keep up secure temperatures. Three 120mm followers are used as consumption (one beneath the shroud and two on the facet), whereas 4 are utilized for exhausting sizzling air. There does not appear to be a lot level in having the fan put in beneath the shroud. It is partially coated by the shroud itself, with solely a handful of slits to permit air to move via. I would open up extra of this area to permit it to work higher and even minimize away a few of the shrouding to cover the PSU solely.
Utilizing two followers on the facet panel would work higher with a 240mm AIO radiator placement, because the 320mm mounting up prime can show difficult to put in. Our Corsair Vengeance Professional DDR5 RAM appeared to be too tall and interfered with the AIO fan set up. I used to be capable of set up the fan, nevertheless it’s a good squeeze, and the fan and sizzling RAM module do contact. Even with an Intel Core i5-13600K, you’ll hear the followers ramp up onerous to maintain it from melting, and that is after I configured an nearly silent fan curve with out being too aggressive.
HYTE Y40 vs. Y60: What are the variations?
More room inside a smaller chassis, go determine!
There are a number of notable variations between the HYTE Y40 and HYTE Y60 PC instances. The primary is dimensions. The Y40 measures 439x 239x472mm vs. the Y60’s 456x285x462 mm. Then, there’s vertical GPU mounting assist, which is improved with the newer Y40, supporting 4-slot graphics playing cards in comparison with simply 3-slot with the Y60. Having extra space between the GPU itself and the facet panel glass helps cut back card temperatures by offering extra room to breathe.
The HYTE Y60 will enable for higher general thermal efficiency with a further fan and bigger inside area. It is also simpler to work with in relation to putting in {hardware} and routing cables behind the motherboard. The selection of the HYTE Y40 vs. Y60 comes right down to desire on chassis dimension and how much {hardware} you may be putting in.
HYTE Y40 Snow White Version: Must you purchase it?
You should purchase the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version if:
- You need a trendy white case
- You are constructing with an ATX motherboard
- You need to showcase some good RGB
- You do not thoughts decrease CPU speeds
It’s best to NOT purchase the HYTE Y40 Snow White Version if:
- You are on a finances
- You could have a bigger construct
- Your PC will run sizzling
I am a fan of the HYTE model, so the HYTE Y40 left me a bit disillusioned. The scale are nice, making it compact sufficient for smaller, much less highly effective builds. However supporting ATX motherboards and as much as a 360mm radiator, HYTE is opening up room for an Intel Core i9-13900K or an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.
That is the place issues flip for the more serious as temperatures are troublesome to handle with a mid-tower processor, not to mention a flagship chip from both firm. I discovered the Core i9-13900K thermal throttling significantly greater than different PC instances, and that is right down to the airflow. It feels somewhat too restricted contained in the HYTE Y40.
If HYTE might handle our complaints with a second revision, this chassis can be a winner.
Adverse stress happens when followers exhaust extra sizzling air than cool air is being drawn in, forcing the PC case to suck cooler air via gaps and different elements. If the case was made ever-so-slightly bigger and supporting a number of extra followers, this will likely assist. The cable administration is simply not there, both. There’s not a single routing channel, which is not nice, however HYTE did go so far as working in cable tie factors on the rear for the I/O.
The Y40 Snow White Version seems wonderful, nevertheless. In case you’re a fan of this chassis design and do not thoughts reducing CPU speeds barely to accommodate the weaker thermal efficiency, the Y40 is an efficient choose with loads of glass for present. The preinstalled PCI riser can also be a pleasant contact for permitting the set up of the GPU vertically. If HYTE might handle our complaints with a second revision, this chassis can be a winner.
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HYTE Y40 Snow Version
Fashionable and compact
The HYTE Y40 is the corporate’s third case launch and is a smaller ATX model of the spectacular Y60. With much less area to work with, this case has a lot going for it and may match bigger GPUs and motherboards, however there are a number of complaints we might wish to see addressed with a second model. That is the Snow White Version which has a shocking all-white design.
