ENERMAX HOPLITE ST ECA3261-W ATX Case

INTERNAL IMPRESSIONS Pt. 3:
CONSTRUCTION

Snap in locking front and upper covers seem strong, solid and not cheap.

The metal case frame is not thin or bendable by hand. Solutions to tight access and maintaining the case is thoughtful and not lacking in design like the fan between the front and the lower riveted internal drive bay section with this one screw door.

Case frame is solid and tightly riveted together thick metal. I could not bend or twist this case frame.

Acrylic window panel is held in by rubber pop rivets allowing easy removal for cleaning, replacement or modification.

If a double, or triple bay is needed, any of the four front access bays can be used together. To change filter sponge the mesh can be removed by bending/prying the lock tabs. This mesh is not the cheap, bend once and it begins to weaken and break. It’s durable and will allow careful handling for many future cleaning or modification sessions. Compare this to the mesh on a few of the highest end cases on the market now.   

Exposed view of the upper control panel board.

Underneath the SATA docking data/power connector docking port with covered door.