Micro Connectors Aluminum Raspberry Pi 3 Model B B+ Case with Fan and Heatsinks - Black (RAS-PCS04-BK)

Super loud buzzing noise. Doesn't seem to be any way to control the fan speed without making that a project of its own.The case itself is nice, but the fan...UPDATE: So I was looking online and really didn't want to deal with extra parts and a python script as I want it as light as possible. Thankfully I saw another users similar complaint about the fan being too loud, and they posted an image of how to use the fan on the 3.3v rail instead of the 5v one and it's so much better. Now it's not audible but the temperature is barely any higher than it was (maybe a 2-5c difference at most).Originally 3 stars, updated to 4 for the ability. Would have been 5 if they could have included alternatives for where to install the fan. Again, this is only in regards to the fan - the case itself is great. It is actually cool to the touch at 5v with the fan even after hours of a server running. Before I got the case my Pi would have highs of 60c. The case with 3.3v fan brings it down to an average of 47c.Tl;dr, great case, loud fan that's fine on a 3.3v rail.

My original item had 8 acrylic top pieces instead of 4 tops and 4 bottoms, and unfortunately I had waited 3 months to open it so I could not exchange it via Amazon. I contacted Micro Connectors customer support and they immediately shipped out a brand new one, which I received two days later, and which was perfect (and even had newer Raspberry Pi 4 heatsinks included).The case was easy to set up, building layer by layer, and the included fans directly connect to the Pi's +5V and GND connections. The spacers and screws are all good quality and fit together perfectly. The acrylic has paper or plastic protectors to prevent their becoming scratched in transit.Unfortunately, because I am using LoverPi PoE (Power over Ethernet) Hats for my Pis, the fans in their suggested configurations (hanging under the top pieces) do not fit. I instead installed the fans above the tops, which was possible since there are separate top and bottom pieces separated by enough space to fit the fans with airflow. This would not be possible in most other 4-Pi acrylic cases, since they use only one piece for the top and bottom in the middle layers. I also had to use a pull configuration for the fans rather than push, since the fans are so thin that they were rubbing against the acrylic in the push configuration. You could probably get it to work in a push setup with some spacers on the fans.Even with this less than ideal fan setup, my Pi 4s only reach about 70C running cpuburn, so no throttling occurs, and there are no issues with the PoE hats overheating. The top Pi runs significantly cooler (10C+ less) because the fan airflow is unrestricted.You can see my final setup picture, connected to a TP-Link PoE switch. The case looks great and is very functional.

The Pitch: I was building a Raspberry Pi-based media console with plans to affix it to the back of my TV. I was concerned about radiant heat from the TV so I wanted an active cooling case for the Pi.The Package: This little case and its accoutrements (stick-on heat syncs, rubber feet, etc.) came in a tidy little cardboard box. Great minimalist and easy to open packaging.The Fit: This guy is tailor-made for the Pi 3A+ and the fit and finish are perfect. I ordered the black model and it is covered in a pleasant matte black powder coat. This case with the Pi 3 installed is an attractive package that wouldn’t look out of place in a home entertainment console.The only minor gripe I have is that it is easy for the power cables to the fan to get situated near said fan, causing an annoying “tick tick tick” sound. It can take a little jiggling of the bottom of the case as you slide the lid on to get the wires positioned away from the fan to prevent this.The Good: Small, inexpensive active cooling at a great priceThe Bad: It’s annoying to fight with the fan power wires when putting the lid on the case.The Ugly: Nothin. This is a nice case.The Bottom Line: My Pi 3 is affixed to the back of my TV safely enclosed in this attractive, functional case. I would definitely buy this case again.

I like this product for what it's built for, stacking your Pi's. However, the fans are absolute garbage! Three out of four are so noisy I can't even use them and the fourth one has a loud hum. So I've unplugged them all. The heat sinks are on so that will work and like I said, having my Pi's all stacked is great. But if you are relying on the fans then I can't recommend this product.Update 5.13.22:I purchased the following to replace the fans that come with this kit and it fits and works fantastic! There is a third connector so you can actually set the temp when the fan comes on, and this heat sink/fan combo fits in the stackable acrylic case!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091L1XKL6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7H33KFTDX4W75ARZQ2ME?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

First off I bought this case myself. It wasn't a promo. This by far is the nicest case I've seen yet. It runs circles around those plastic cases that are included in those "starter kits". Beautiful materials, manufacturing & instructions. Reasonable cost. Everything fits together perfectly. Even the SD card slot doesn't bind & I can easily get the SD card out with my fat fingers unlike all those plastic cases that you have to use tweezers to get the card out. All the various openings were perfectly aligned & centered with the PCB connectors.In my case I was able to shoe-horn in an after-marked Uctronics fan-less P.O.E. hat (Not the Raspberry Pi brand P.O.E. hat), with the existing Alu case, heat-sink, & fan. Just enough room when you screw the cover on. (Watch-out that the fan wires don't get pinched between the fan body & a large coil on the P.O.E. board.) I moved the fan power connectors from pins 4 & 6 (the POE hat uses these), to pins 17 & 20 to give the 5V fan 3.3V to turn more quietly.My only "complaint" is that at this time there is no anodized blue Raspberry PI 4B case. Only anodized black. I'd buy that without any hesitation!!

The item I received was defective. To return I have to pay postage, which is almost as much. A lot of hassle for not a lot. That is after it has affected my labs with bad results.

The case looks great in my opinion. It is lightweight and sturdy. It is a good fit to the Pi 4B and there are openings for the GPIO and camera cables. There are small holes allowing to see the green and red LEDs. It is important to be careful not to over tighten the screws but other than that, I am very happy with this case. I bought two and the high level of quality was consistent between the two.

Se incluye el manual, ventilador, disipadores y hasta un desarmador. El protector tiene un aspecto solido y elegante, le queda muy bien. Pero por alguna razón al conectar el ventilador, el raspberry simplemente no arranca. Yo lo uso sin el ventilador y asi si funciona. E incluso me asegure varias veces de que estuviera bien conectado segun el manual, y uso el cargador oficial, pero no. Le doy una estrella porque tiene buen aspecto y por que trae 3 disipadores.

Todo viene como dice la descripción, el eliminador de calidad,la carcasa se siente de calidad y fuerte, los disipadores bien, el ventilador hace lo suyo pero...al momento de ponerle el cable microHDMI no da a que conecten los pines del conector a la entrada microHDMI-0 ni microHDMI-1 y eso de verdad es algo molesto, la ocupo mediante conexión SSH y así trabajo pero no deberia ser así, la otra es dañar la carcasa para que conecten bien los pines pero la carcasa debería estar pensada para las entradas microHDMI sin que se modifique o se trabaje en este caso mediante SSH.

Lo compré más que nada por la fuente de poder, la cual funciona muy bien, el case es muy bonito y que sea de alumino le da un buen toque y es muy resistente, protegerá muy bien tu raspberry, además se puede montar en la pared, le doy 4 estrellas por qué con el case, la conexión de la fuente queda algo floja y se desconecta muy fácilmente, a veces con solo moverlo un poco, además, si quieres usar los GPIO, no vas a poder hacerlo con el case cerrado, pero fuera de eso, todo muy bien