“Tailored for massive GPUs like the RTX 4090, the Hyte Y40 case is the obvious choice for high-end PCs.”
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Tool-free entry
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Fantastic building experience
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Two 120 mm fans included
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PCIe 4.0 riser cable included
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Easily supports RTX 4090
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Excellent heat management
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A vertical GPU mount isn’t for everyone
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Limited cable management options
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There is no 360 mm side support
Finding the right PC case for extremely large GPUs like the RTX 4090 has become damn near impossible. We’ve all seen this monstrous graphics card being haphazardly crammed into computer cases left and right, resulting in melted power cables and possible fires.
So when I came across Hyte’s new Y40 case, I immediately identified it as uniquely suited to house a large graphics card, and decided to base my next PC build on how well it could handle the RTX 4090 specifically. As I discovered, the combination its signature “fish tank” design (borrowed from the hugely popular Y60 case) and its affordable $150 price tag make it really the only sensible PC case if you own an RTX 4090.
Hyte Y40 specifications
| Hyte Y40 | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 439mm x 240mm x 472mm |
| Motherboard support | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Power supply support | ATX, up to 224 mm long |
| GPU support | Up to 422mm length, 94mm height (80mm or less recommended) |
| Fan support | 2x 120mm/140mm (side), 3x 120mm (top), 1x 120mm (back), 1x 120mm (bottom) |
| Fans involved | 2x 120 mm |
| Radiator | 120 mm, 240 mm or 360 mm (top), 120 mm, 140 mm, 240 mm or 280 mm (side), 120 mm (rear) |
| Maximum height of the CPU cooler | 183 mm |
| Storage support | 1x 3.5-inch HDD or 2x 2.5-inch SDD |
| Extension slots | Four slots (vertical), six half-height (horizontal) |
| PCIe riser cable | 4.0, included |
| Dust filters | Non-removable top and side, 2x removable bottom |
| Front panel connections | 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm microphone/audio (splitter included) |
Made for RTX 4090
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The connective tissue for the Y40 is a vertical GPU bracket that is purpose-built for massive graphics cards like the RTX 4090. Like the Y60, this case is designed for a vertical GPU bracket. Actually, you can only mount the GPU vertically using the included PCIe 4.0 riser.
Standard PCIe slots for horizontal racks are only half height. It’s a solid design choice, which might turn some builders off. But endless expansion cards are not the status quo for gaming PCs in 2023. You install a single GPU, one that normally blocks access to other PCIe connections regardless, and you rely on your motherboard for sound, Bluetooth, and other connections.
Some people need more space, and for that group the Hyte Y40 is not for you. The trade-off here, however, opens up a lot of possibilities, namely four vertical GPU slots. The RTX 4090 is no longer pressed against the side of the case as it is in the Y60, giving the card plenty of room to breathe.
More importantly, this vertical design gives the card enough space to avoid burning. In my previous Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic, I had to cram the RTX 4090 power connector onto the side panel and hope it didn’t melt. Not in the Hyte Y40, where you have plenty of room for the cable to hang out.
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 mounts. However, these mounts are usually limited to two slots, you have to buy 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 fits the bill.
Less is better
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It’s clear that Hyte took the opportunity to expand on the Y60’s design, and in many ways, the Y40 is less of a younger sibling and more of an evolution. After building two PCs in Y60 over the holidays for friends, I realized how the Y40 simplifies the build process and improves upon the original design.
The two screws that held the side panel are gone, and in their place are a series of clips to hold each panel in place. Disassembling the case is completely tool-free — remove the top panel, two side panels and enjoy unobstructed access to your computer in less than 30 seconds. This is something you only see on pre-built desktops like the HP Omen 45L.
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It is a pleasure to install it, not only because of the minimal number of screws you have to handle, but also because of the internal design of the case. For example, the top of the case where you can mount up to a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler blocks access to critical motherboard connectors like your 8-pin CPU power supply and CPU fan. In a case like the NZXT H510 (and most mid-tower designs, for that matter), you have to juggle the changing order of operations to make sure you don’t get blocked from completing your build. Not with the Y40.
There is a cutout specifically for these headers, allowing me to put my fingers in and access these cables even after my cooler is installed. Similarly, routing the front panel and USB ports to the bottom of the motherboard is usually a painstaking process, but the Y40 has generous cutouts for cables, as well as a unified front panel connector instead of the patchy mess you’d traditionally find for an audio jack, power button and LED.
Room for improvement
The Hyte Y40 is the case to beat in 2023, but that’s despite still having some clear issues. Chief among them is cable management. There are various attachment points for tidying up cables once your build is complete, as well as generous routing channels. But they don’t come with the rubber padding found in the Y60 and cases like the NZXT H510, and they end up sitting pretty aimlessly no matter how good your cable management is.
The fan support is also a little less. Unlike the Y60 which has two 120mm intakes on the bottom, you can only mount a single 120mm fan on the bottom of the Y40. Hyte includes a pre-installed fan in this slot, along with a 120mm exhaust on the rear.
You can install two 120mm or 140mm fans on the sides, either independently or as part of a liquid cooling setup, and up top you have room for up to three 120mm fans or a 360mm radiator. More space under the case or on the side would help a lot, both to accommodate the 360mm on the side and to ensure free airflow paths throughout the case.
As it stands, it’s hard to imagine another configuration that has two intakes on the side and three exhausts on top.
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You could throw a fan at each location and hope for the best, but you probably shouldn’t. Every inch of the Hyte Y40 that isn’t covered by tempered glass is ventilated, resulting in an audible hum of fans even when your computer is at rest.
On the plus side, you don’t have a huge increase in noise when all your fans decide to fire up. Compared to my open Praxis Wetbench, the RTX 4090 and Intel Core i9-13900K built into the Hyte Y40 didn’t heat up any more. The case handles thermals extremely well despite having two glass panels; it just makes it a bit noisier.
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Finally, there is storage space. The Y40 includes a bracket on the back that supports either one 3.5-inch HDD or two 2.5-inch SSDs. There is a missed opportunity on top of the basement PSU for more 2.5-inch SSD support, but it’s not a big deal. Between the space for two SSDs and the M.2 slot on your motherboard, I don’t think most builds will run into storage issues.
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The Hyte Y40 has some shortcomings, but they are greatly outweighed by how much the case offers. It delivers the Instagram aesthetic that PC builders drool over, and without sacrificing warmth or build experience in the process. PC cases are a dime a dozen, but in 2023, the year of infinite tempered glass and massive graphics cards, the Hyte Y40 is one of the few cases that manages to make a splash.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn