HYTE has launched the Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case, a $99.99 chassis that brings the brand's signature dual-chamber, panoramic glass look to a more accessible price point while adding rear-connect motherboard support and horizontal GPU mounting.
HYTE has officially launched the Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case, following its earlier debut at Computex in Taiwan. According to TechPowerUp, the case is now available for purchase at $99.99 and retains HYTE's signature design language, including three-piece panoramic glass, a dual-chamber layout, and the build quality the brand is known for from its previous Y-Series and X-Series cases.
The Y50 RGB adds some new touches on top of that familiar aesthetic, including stair-stepped flooring for extra personalization and horizontal GPU mounting for multi-GPU setups. It also brings native support for rear-connect motherboard ecosystems such as ASUS BTF, Gigabyte STEALTH, and MSI Project ZERO, according to both TechPowerUp and KitGuru. KitGuru adds that the case supports traditional E-ATX, ATX, mATX, and ITX boards as well, with GPU clearance up to 360mm long and 170mm wide, CPU coolers up to 160mm tall, and PSUs up to 250mm long (225mm with rear-connect boards).
Cooling is handled by support for up to nine fans and dual 360mm radiators across the top and side panels, with four ARGB fans pre-installed out of the box. KitGuru notes the side intake uses a 360mm reverse-blade fan unit paired with a 120mm rear exhaust fan, while storage includes two 3.5-inch and six 2.5-inch drive mounts. Front I/O is tucked into the case's corner, per TechPowerUp, with KitGuru specifying a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and an audio combo jack.
HYTE Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Jeffrey Cheng described the Y50 RGB as "the opener for HYTE's next chapter," noting the company streamlined less essential elements while maintaining the quality standards fans expect. Notably, HYTE is also dual-launching the case with parent company iBUYPOWER, which is using it in several RDY prebuilt gaming PCs, including configurations built around AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs paired with RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, and 5080 GPUs.
What We Know
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 MSRP (+VAT/Tariff) |
| Colorways | Snow White, Pitch Black, Black Cherry, Strawberry Milk, Taro Milk |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX, plus rear-connect layouts (ASUS BTF, Gigabyte STEALTH, MSI Project ZERO) |
| GPU Clearance | Up to 360mm long, 170mm wide, mounted horizontally across seven expansion slots |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | Up to 160mm tall |
| Fan/Radiator Support | Up to 9 fans; dual 360mm radiators (side up to 83mm thick, top up to 46mm thick); 4 ARGB fans pre-installed |
| Storage | Two 3.5" drive slots and six 2.5" drive slots |
| Front I/O | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, audio combo jack |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the HYTE Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case cost?
The case launches at an MSRP of $99.99 (plus VAT/Tariff), according to TechPowerUp and KitGuru.
What colorways is the Y50 RGB available in?
It launches in five colorways: Snow White, Pitch Black, Black Cherry, Strawberry Milk, and Taro Milk.
Does the Y50 RGB support rear-connect motherboards?
Yes, it has native support for rear-connect ecosystems including ASUS BTF, Gigabyte STEALTH, and MSI Project ZERO ATX form factor motherboards.
How much cooling can the Y50 RGB support?
It supports up to nine fans and dual 360mm radiators on the top and side panels, and comes with four ARGB fans pre-installed.
