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Panoramic ViewsNo corner pillar. The Y60 features a 3-piece panoramic tempered glass design for the ultimate photo and display potential. See your build the way it was meant to be seen from the left or right side of your desk with a simple turn.Exclusively Vertical GPU MountedWhy would you want to see your graphics card any other way?Included PCIE 4.0 Riser CableA protective riser cable canopy integrates beautifully into the case, allowing for half-height PCIE cards behind the throne of the vertical graphics card. The protective shroud is the first of its kind, made specifically for the Y60.Antechamber ConstructionSegment cables from thermal components and turn your PC into a work of art.Cold Floor CoolingEliminate hot spots with sweeping lateral vents from fans tastefully tucked into the basement of the Y60.Included FansThe three pre-installed Flow FE12 fans with fluid-dynamic bearings provide whisper-quiet operation.

For enthusiasts seeking a sleek and modern aesthetic for their PC build, the Y60 Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case in Snow White offers a unique blend of style and functionality. This case is characterized by its 3-piece panoramic tempered glass design, offering unobstructed views of your build from any angle. Whether placed on the left or right side of your desk, this case showcases your components in all their glory.The Y60 stands out with its exclusive vertical GPU mount, designed to display your graphics card in the most visually appealing way. This feature is complemented by an included PCIE 4.0 Riser Cable, which integrates seamlessly into the case design. This innovative setup allows for the installation of half-height PCIE cards behind the vertical graphics card, a feature unique to the Y60.The case also boasts an antechamber construction, enabling you to neatly segment cables from thermal components, transforming your PC into a visually pleasing work of art. The Y60's design doesn't just focus on aesthetics, but also on performance. The case features a cold floor cooling system, designed to eliminate hot spots. This is achieved through sweeping lateral vents from fans strategically placed in the basement of the Y60, ensuring optimal airflow and cooling.To further enhance the cooling performance, the Y60 comes with three pre-installed Flow FE12 fans. These fans, equipped with fluid-dynamic bearings, not only provide efficient cooling but also operate whisper-quiet, contributing to a serene computing environment.In summary, the Y60 Modern Aesthetic Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case in Snow White is a perfect blend of modern design, high-quality materials, and thoughtful features, making it a versatile choice for any custom PC build.

Enhanced In Every DimensionY70 is an upgraded dual chamber ATX mid tower modern aesthetic case that delivers next gen gaming experiences with massive 4 slot vertical graphics and unlocks maximum performance via ginormous cooling capacity. All while celebrating your favorite hardware by showing off your PC the way it was meant to be seen.Mesmerizing 14.5" Integrated TouchscreenAt a 688 x 2560 (2.5K) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, this capacitive touchscreen delivers an insanely crisp and buttery smooth visual experience with 5-point multi-touch capability, unlocking a magnitude of possibilities and extensive screen customization powered by HYTE Nexus software. Our bigger, brighter, faster 2nd generation panel features a larger 14.5" display with a 33% closer dot pitch, 17% higher brightness, 25% greater contrast ratio, and 50% faster pixel response time for an even better user experience. All in a single package integrated into the case chassis structure, pioneering meaningful digital interaction with the best display ever in a case.Massive 4 Slot Vertical GraphicsY70 grows GPU support to 4 slots with additional airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass. This means you can fit even the largest and most powerful of graphics cards into your build with ease. Additionally, the cold floor cooling down below can house up to a trio of 120mm or duo of 140mm fans up to 32mm thick to direct fresh airflow straight into the GPU.Included Luxury PCIE 4.0 Riser CableIncluded with the case is a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser with a color-matched canopy for uninterrupted visual flow that'll make for a painless GPU installation and build process. It also allows for a plethora of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the throne of the vertical graphics.Ginormous Cooling CapacityA spacious interior makes room for up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side and adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick up above. Working together with the cold floor cooling at the bottom and spot for an additional fan at the rear of the case, Y70 has a total capacity of 10 fans in a fully populated chassis. With over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, air and water cooling enthusiasts alike will appreciate the flexibility afforded to them by the chassis to create the most robust cooling configurations possible.Unified Modern AestheticWith 4 unique colorways, Y70 puts your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass which serves as a window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking great while giving you plenty of space to manage cables in the back, especially with the help of our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds...

Enhanced In Every DimensionY70 is an upgraded dual chamber ATX mid tower modern aesthetic case that delivers next gen gaming experiences with massive 4 slot vertical graphics and unlocks maximum performance via ginormous cooling capacity. All while celebrating your favorite hardware by showing off your PC the way it was meant to be seen.Mesmerizing 14.5" Integrated TouchscreenAt a 688 x 2560 (2.5K) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, this capacitive touchscreen delivers an insanely crisp and buttery smooth visual experience with 5-point multi-touch capability, unlocking a magnitude of possibilities and extensive screen customization powered by HYTE Nexus software. Our bigger, brighter, faster 2nd generation panel features a larger 14.5" display with a 33% closer dot pitch, 17% higher brightness, 25% greater contrast ratio, and 50% faster pixel response time for an even better user experience. All in a single package integrated into the case chassis structure, pioneering meaningful digital interaction with the best display ever in a case.Massive 4 Slot Vertical GraphicsY70 grows GPU support to 4 slots with additional airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass. This means you can fit even the largest and most powerful of graphics cards into your build with ease. Additionally, the cold floor cooling down below can house up to a trio of 120mm or duo of 140mm fans up to 32mm thick to direct fresh airflow straight into the GPU.Included Luxury PCIE 4.0 Riser CableIncluded with the case is a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser with a color-matched canopy for uninterrupted visual flow that'll make for a painless GPU installation and build process. It also allows for a plethora of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the throne of the vertical graphics.Ginormous Cooling CapacityA spacious interior makes room for up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side and adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick up above. Working together with the cold floor cooling at the bottom and spot for an additional fan at the rear of the case, Y70 has a total capacity of 10 fans in a fully populated chassis. With over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, air and water cooling enthusiasts alike will appreciate the flexibility afforded to them by the chassis to create the most robust cooling configurations possible.Unified Modern AestheticWith 4 unique colorways, Y70 puts your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass which serves as a window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking great while giving you plenty of space to manage cables in the back, especially with the help of our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds...

Enhanced In Every DimensionY70 is an upgraded dual chamber ATX mid tower modern aesthetic case that delivers next gen gaming experiences with massive 4 slot vertical graphics and unlocks maximum performance via ginormous cooling capacity. All while celebrating your favorite hardware by showing off your PC the way it was meant to be seen.Mesmerizing 14.5" Integrated TouchscreenAt a 688 x 2560 (2.5K) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, this capacitive touchscreen delivers an insanely crisp and buttery smooth visual experience with 5-point multi-touch capability, unlocking a magnitude of possibilities and extensive screen customization powered by HYTE Nexus software. Our bigger, brighter, faster 2nd generation panel features a larger 14.5" display with a 33% closer dot pitch, 17% higher brightness, 25% greater contrast ratio, and 50% faster pixel response time for an even better user experience. All in a single package integrated into the case chassis structure, pioneering meaningful digital interaction with the best display ever in a case.Massive 4 Slot Vertical GraphicsY70 grows GPU support to 4 slots with additional airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass. This means you can fit even the largest and most powerful of graphics cards into your build with ease. Additionally, the cold floor cooling down below can house up to a trio of 120mm or duo of 140mm fans up to 32mm thick to direct fresh airflow straight into the GPU.Included Luxury PCIE 4.0 Riser CableIncluded with the case is a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser with a color-matched canopy for uninterrupted visual flow that'll make for a painless GPU installation and build process. It also allows for a plethora of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the throne of the vertical graphics.Ginormous Cooling CapacityA spacious interior makes room for up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side and adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick up above. Working together with the cold floor cooling at the bottom and spot for an additional fan at the rear of the case, Y70 has a total capacity of 10 fans in a fully populated chassis. With over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, air and water cooling enthusiasts alike will appreciate the flexibility afforded to them by the chassis to create the most robust cooling configurations possible.Unified Modern AestheticWith 4 unique colorways, Y70 puts your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass which serves as a window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking great while giving you plenty of space to manage cables in the back, especially with the help of our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds...

Enhanced In Every DimensionY70 is an upgraded dual chamber ATX mid tower modern aesthetic case that delivers next gen gaming experiences with massive 4 slot vertical graphics and unlocks maximum performance via ginormous cooling capacity. All while celebrating your favorite hardware by showing off your PC the way it was meant to be seen.Mesmerizing 14.5" Integrated TouchscreenAt a 688 x 2560 (2.5K) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, this capacitive touchscreen delivers an insanely crisp and buttery smooth visual experience with 5-point multi-touch capability, unlocking a magnitude of possibilities and extensive screen customization powered by HYTE Nexus software. Our bigger, brighter, faster 2nd generation panel features a larger 14.5" display with a 33% closer dot pitch, 17% higher brightness, 25% greater contrast ratio, and 50% faster pixel response time for an even better user experience. All in a single package integrated into the case chassis structure, pioneering meaningful digital interaction with the best display ever in a case.Massive 4 Slot Vertical GraphicsY70 grows GPU support to 4 slots with additional airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass. This means you can fit even the largest and most powerful of graphics cards into your build with ease. Additionally, the cold floor cooling down below can house up to a trio of 120mm or duo of 140mm fans up to 32mm thick to direct fresh airflow straight into the GPU.Included Luxury PCIE 4.0 Riser CableIncluded with the case is a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser with a color-matched canopy for uninterrupted visual flow that'll make for a painless GPU installation and build process. It also allows for a plethora of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the throne of the vertical graphics.Ginormous Cooling CapacityA spacious interior makes room for up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side and adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick up above. Working together with the cold floor cooling at the bottom and spot for an additional fan at the rear of the case, Y70 has a total capacity of 10 fans in a fully populated chassis. With over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, air and water cooling enthusiasts alike will appreciate the flexibility afforded to them by the chassis to create the most robust cooling configurations possible.Unified Modern AestheticWith 4 unique colorways, Y70 puts your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass which serves as a window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking great while giving you plenty of space to manage cables in the back, especially with the help of our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds...

Where cutting-edge design meets superior functionality, the Y70 Dual Chamber Modern Aesthetic Panoramic Tempered Glass EATX Mid-Tower Computer Case in sleek black is an exceptional choice for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. This upgraded dual chamber ATX mid-tower case is designed to deliver next-generation gaming experiences, boasting a massive 4-slot vertical graphics capacity that unlocks maximum performance.The Y70's unique design allows for substantial airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass, accommodating even the largest and most powerful graphics cards with ease. This feature is further enhanced by the cold floor cooling system, which can house up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans up to 32mm thick, directing fresh airflow straight into the GPU.Included with the Y70 is a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser with a color-matched canopy, ensuring a seamless visual flow and a hassle-free GPU installation and build process. This also allows for a wide range of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the throne of the vertical graphics.The Y70's spacious interior is designed for optimal cooling capacity. It can accommodate up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side, and an adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick. With a total capacity of 10 fans in a fully populated chassis, and over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, both air and water cooling enthusiasts will appreciate the flexibility offered by this case to create robust cooling configurations.The Y70's unified modern aesthetic is available in 4 unique colorways, putting your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass that serves as a window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking great while providing ample space for cable management in the back. This is facilitated by our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All of these features are easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds that eject from the rear of the case for intuitive drive maintenance. In summary, the Y70 Dual Chamber Modern Aesthetic Panoramic Tempered Glass EATX Mid-Tower Computer Case is a testament to advanced design and superior functionality, offering a comprehensive solution for your gaming and tech needs.

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Just imagine a computer case that not only houses your hardware but also showcases it in all its glory. The Y70 Dual Chamber Modern Aesthetic Panoramic Tempered Glass EATX Mid-Tower Computer Case in Snow White is designed to do just that. This upgraded dual chamber ATX mid-tower case is a testament to modern aesthetics, delivering a next-generation gaming experience with its massive 4-slot vertical graphics support.The Y70's design allows for an expanded GPU support, accommodating up to 4 slots with additional airflow space between the edge of the card and the glass. This means even the largest and most powerful graphics cards can be easily integrated into your build. The case also features a cold floor cooling system that can house up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans, up to 32mm thick, directing fresh airflow straight into the GPU.The case comes with a luxury PCIE 4.0 x 16 riser, complete with a color-matched canopy for a seamless visual flow. This feature simplifies the GPU installation process and allows for a variety of half-height PCIE cards to sit behind the vertical graphics.The Y70's cooling capacity is nothing short of impressive. Its spacious interior can accommodate up to a 360mm long & 125mm thick radiator on the side, and an adjustable top bracket that can house another 360mm radiator up to 68mm thick. With the cold floor cooling at the bottom and an additional fan spot at the rear, the Y70 can house up to 10 fans in a fully populated chassis. With over 180mm of clearance to the side glass, both air and water cooling enthusiasts will appreciate the flexibility this chassis offers for creating robust cooling configurations.The Y70's modern aesthetic is unified with four unique colorways, putting your build front and center with a beautifully crafted 3-piece panoramic glass window into the heart of your PC. The dual chamber interior layout keeps the front looking sleek while providing ample space for cable management in the back. This is facilitated by our seamless L-shaped molded rubber grommet, meticulously placed cable routing channels & tie-down points, and reusable Self-Securing Closure straps. All these features are easily accessible with tool-less top and side panels alongside floating storage sleds that eject from the rear of the case for intuitive drive maintenance. In essence, the Y70 Dual Chamber Modern Aesthetic Panoramic Tempered Glass EATX Mid-Tower Computer Case in Snow White is not just a case, but a showcase for your PC hardware.

Volume I: The development of aesthetics was one of the great accomplishments of eighteenth-century philosophy, as the classical conception of aesthetic experience as a form of knowledge came under pressure from increasing recognition of the emotional impact of art and from increasing emphasis on the value of freedom in the moral and political thought of the century. This opening volume of A History of Modern Aesthetics recounts how philosophers in Britain, France, and Germany developed these new approaches and searched for ways to combine them with the cognitivism of traditional aesthetics. A History of Modern Aesthetics narrates the history of philosophical aesthetics from the beginning of the eighteenth century through the twentieth century. Aesthetics began with Aristotle's defense of the cognitive value of tragedy in response to Plato's famous attack on the arts in The Republic, and cognitivist accounts of aesthetic experience have been central to the field ever since. But in the eighteenth century, two new ideas were introduced: that aesthetic experience is important because of emotional impact - precisely what Plato criticized - and because it is a pleasurable free play of many or all of our mental powers. This book tells how these ideas have been synthesized or separated by both the best-known and lesser-known aestheticians of modern times, focusing on Britain, France, and Germany in the eighteenth century; Germany and Britain in the nineteenth; and Germany, Britain, and the United States in the twentieth.

Volume I: The development of aesthetics was one of the great accomplishments of eighteenth-century philosophy, as the classical conception of aesthetic experience as a form of knowledge came under pressure from increasing recognition of the emotional impact of art and from increasing emphasis on the value of freedom in the moral and political thought of the century. This opening volume of A History of Modern Aesthetics recounts how philosophers in Britain, France, and Germany developed these new approaches and searched for ways to combine them with the cognitivism of traditional aesthetics. A History of Modern Aesthetics narrates the history of philosophical aesthetics from the beginning of the eighteenth century through the twentieth century. Aesthetics began with Aristotle's defense of the cognitive value of tragedy in response to Plato's famous attack on the arts in The Republic, and cognitivist accounts of aesthetic experience have been central to the field ever since. But in the eighteenth century, two new ideas were introduced: that aesthetic experience is important because of emotional impact - precisely what Plato criticized - and because it is a pleasurable free play of many or all of our mental powers. This book tells how these ideas have been synthesized or separated by both the best-known and lesser-known aestheticians of modern times, focusing on Britain, France, and Germany in the eighteenth century; Germany and Britain in the nineteenth; and Germany, Britain, and the United States in the twentieth.

Broad in its geographic scope and yet grounded in original archival research, this book situates the inception of modern aesthetic theory - the philosophical analysis of art and beauty - in theological contexts that are crucial to explaining why it arose. Simon Grote presents seminal aesthetic theories of the German and Scottish Enlightenments as outgrowths of a quintessentially Enlightenment project: the search for a natural 'foundation of morality' and a means of helping naturally self-interested human beings transcend their own self-interest. This conclusion represents an important alternative to the standard history of aesthetics as a series of preludes to the achievements of Immanuel Kant, as well as a reinterpretation of several canonical figures in the German and Scottish Enlightenments. It also offers a foundation for a transnational history of the Enlightenment without the French philosophes at its centre, while solidly endorsing historians' growing reluctance to call the Enlightenment a secularising movement.