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It's clear that the Enermax DNA behind LEPA hasn't influenced the aesthetic design of the LPC302 as it has a completely different visage to any of Enermax's cases. In fact, the sleek front panel design reminds us a little of Corsair cases we've seen in the past. The case is finished exclusively in black and is constructed from a cocktail of SECC Steel, steel mesh and plastic.
All of the front panel connections are located on the top of the case at the front. From left to right we find an eSATA port, a USB3.0 port, a USB2.0 port, two 3.5mm audio jacks and a further USB2.0 port. The power and rest buttons are located on the right of the front panel connections. Behind all the front panel connections there is a hard drive dock suitable for 3.5″ models.
It's clear that LEPA are targeting the LPC302 at users who like their system to be as cool as possible. In total there are no fewer than thirteen different fan spaces. Not only is there room for six fans on the left hand side panel, there is room for a further 120mm unit on the right hand side panel, blowing over the back of the motherboard.
In addition to all the fan mounting points on the side panels, there are also two unpopulated fan vents in the roof of the case which can both take 120mm or 140mm fans. LEPA have also found it necessary to integrate three fan mounting points into the front of the case, two of which are already populated with fans. If you want to use the third fan mounting point in the front of the case you will have to sacrifice three drive bays and once you've removed the fan mountings to install drive bays, they cannot be replaced.
Moving around to the back of the case there is an exhaust fan vent which LEPA have populated with a 120mm unit to exhaust hot air from the system. The most eagle eyed readers may have also noticed that the LPC302 features eight expansions slots, meaning you can install a vast number of graphics cards into the case without issue. As usual these days, the power supply mountings are located at the bottom of the case.
Seems a fair case, but boy is it dull looking. I want something more exciting.
Ned id say if you want something more exciting you need to part with a little more money. Enermax are never known for exciting designs, but they are usually techically very good.