The Hyte Y60's three-panel showcase design looks stunning but routes hot GPU air into a rear chamber, so cooler choice is less obvious than in a plain ATX tower. SA builders should match the radiator and CPU cooler to the case's real clearances before buying.
Quick Answer
The Hyte Y60 takes up to a 280mm radiator in the side mount, a CPU air cooler up to 160mm tall, and GPUs up to 375mm long. The cleanest pick is a 280mm AIO like the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 or NZXT Kraken 280 in the side bracket; for air, the Noctua NH-D15 fits at 160mm with care. There is no top-mounted 360mm radiator support in this case.
Radiator and Air Cooler Clearances
The Y60 mounts its radiator on the side intake, not the top, and that bracket caps you at 280mm. A 280mm AIO such as the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 (~R2,200) is the sweet spot, giving plenty of cooling for a Ryzen 7 9700X or Core i7 without crowding the showcase chamber. If you prefer air, the Noctua NH-D15 sits right at the 160mm height limit, so confirm your RAM is low-profile to avoid fan clash.
Because the GPU sits vertically in its own glass chamber, its heat does not vent straight out. Add a strong rear exhaust fan and keep the rear-chamber airflow clear so that trapped GPU heat does not raise overall case temps.
Glass Clearance and Build Tips
The tempered-glass corner panel sits close to the side radiator, so a slim 280mm AIO with standard 25mm fans clears comfortably; very thick rad-plus-fan stacks can foul the glass, so check the combined depth. Route cables behind the chamber divider to keep the showcase clean. A 375mm GPU clearance covers nearly every RTX 5080 and RX 9070 XT card on the market.
FAQ
Does a 360mm AIO fit in the Hyte Y60?
No. The Y60's side radiator mount is limited to 280mm. For a 360mm radiator you need the larger Hyte Y70 instead. Stick to a 280mm AIO or a 160mm air cooler in the Y60.
Will the Noctua NH-D15 fit the Y60?
Just. The NH-D15 is 165mm tall and the Y60 allows up to 160mm, so use the NH-D15S or set the fans high enough to clear, and confirm low-profile RAM. A 280mm AIO is the safer route.
How long a GPU does the Y60 take?
Up to 375mm, which covers virtually every current high-end card including triple-fan RTX 5080 and RX 9070 XT models. Always check your specific card's listed length against that limit.
280mm AIO as side intake with fresh air pulled across the radiator, and add a rear exhaust fan so heat from the GPU showcase chamber is actively pushed out rather than trapped.
