Enermax Hoplite

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Well designed front with flop open bars for easy installation of 5.25 inch drives.
LED VEGAS Fan for plenty of lighting customization.
Two hotswap HDD bays with highquality PCB.

Cons:

Plastic feels flimsy.
HDD dock not really there it is just a connector.

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Last revision on January 19, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Well designed front with flop open bars for easy installation of 5.25 inch drives
LED VEGAS Fan for plenty of lighting customization
Two hotswap HDD bays with highquality PCB
Plenty of space for large CPU coolers
240 mm radiator should fit
Two USB 3.0 slots on the top cover
Top SATA docking station
Very easy cable management
Build Quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plastic feels flimsy
HDD dock not really there it is just a connector
Large opening in side panel means that noise is hard to keep within the case
Small openings in the mainboard tray for cable management
Limited air flow from the front fan
Rather poor noise insulation
Cheap elements such as primitive feet and single use expansion slot brackets
Narrow compartment for cables behind the mainboard’s mounting plate
Only 2 PreInstalled Fans

Expert reviews and ratings

The Hoplite is a very solid chassis from Enermax - which may be surprising for some. While the exterior is cause for some concern in terms of construction quality the case scores big with the cool looks and well engineered interior design. The...

By techPowerUp! on August 25, 2011

The Enermax Hoplite has a number of features in its favour; it’s relatively good looking, it’s easy to build a PC inside it and it can just about accommodate a slim-line double 120mm-fan radiator in its roof. Unfortunately, though, these...

By Bit-tech.net on July 29, 2011

There is a lot to like about the Enermax Hoplite and this starts with a case which feels well-built and sturdy. There was no noticeable flex in any of the main construction and each of the plastic sections was attached well and did not feel like it...

By HardwareHeaven on March 21, 2011

A great quality chassis design offering fantastic value for money. We would love to see a more expensive aluminum version of this design released later this...

By Kitguru.net on February 01, 2011

Even though the days of the ‘beige box' are over, there still aren't a huge number of cases on the market that have a visual wow-factor. A number manufacturers like Lian Li and Fractal Design produce very elegant looking cases which are...

By eTeknix on July 13, 2011

time Enermax created a nicely crafted case within a reasonable budget. It ain't by no means cheap. Retailing at 110 euros, it will get stiff competition by some rivals cheaper offerings. But you have to take into consideration that the two hot...

By MadShrimps on June 19, 2011

The Hoplite from Enermax is an interesting product for reasonable money. Its closest rivals in terms of price are inferior in terms of functionality whereas products with the same functionality cost considerably more. The downside of this model is...

By X-bit Labs on May 12, 2011

Up until this day i thought that the guys over at Enermax were only capable of manufacturing excellent power supply units but after taking a look at the Hoplite i think they really have what it takes to also manufacture excellent PC Cases. Of...

By Real World Labs on April 29, 2011

The look of the Enermax Hoplite is impressive with its totally black finish inside and out and its angular lines. The hot swap drive bays and the HDD dock built into the chassis are not normally found with a case in this price range. We can’t...

By Pureoverclock on March 24, 2011

The Enermax Hoplite is a solidly built case with nice features at a good sub $100 price point....

By Legit Reviews on March 16, 2011

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