Enermax Hoplite Mid-Tower Case Review

1. Introduction2. The Enermax Hoplite: Bundle3. The Enermax Hoplite: Exterior4. The Enermax Hoplite: Interior5. Installation6. Testing Methodology, Temperatures and Acoustics7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

After removing the side panel, we are greeted by a vast amount of interior space which should facilitate installation. The inside of the case is painted entirely in matte-black which is sure to show off your components well so you can make the most attractive system possible.

Over on the left hand side there are seven expansion slots which should be more than enough for most users. Unfortunately, Enermax haven't felt the need to use replaceable add-in card covers and have opted for pop out ones instead. Once these have been removed, they cant be replaced so you need to make sure you don't remove the wrong ones unless you wan't to be left with a gaping hole in the back of your case.

Unlike some manufacturers, Enermax hasn't included a toolless mechanism for securing the power supply, opting for screws instead. But this isn't a huge issue as we can't see many users switching power supplies very often. On the underside of the case there is a vent for the PSU intake fan which is covered by a dust filter on the outside of the case. This is easily removable for cleaning.

On the right hand side of the case there are two hot-swappable 3.5″ drive bays at the bottom which have a PCB behind for you to hook up the SATA and power cables to. This also acts as the fan controller for the front fan and has a second 3-pin fan header so you can attach one of your own fans too.

Above these there are four more 3.5″ hard drive bays and two 2.5″ drive bays which are contained by a door which can be easily secured using a thumbscrew. At the top of the case on the right there are four 5.25″ bays which all have a tool-less mechanism for securing drives.

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