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Review on πŸ”₯ iUniker Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Large 4007 Cooling Fan, Heatsink, and Metal Enclosure by Travis Caminiti

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The air doesn't really let through, but it looks good.

I was very happy to get this during my experimentation with the RPi, but after a few weeks with it the shine faded for a number of reasons. The case is very well made and has accessible cutouts for all but what I think is the most important microSD card slot. I'm experimenting with different OS options for my Pi, and since the microSD slot is completely covered by the case, I either have to keep the top (including the fan) or install an extension cable that swings out of the case. None of the solutions are optimal for me. Getting used to air cooling on a mid-range PC, I expected both air intakes and exhausts to ensure proper airflow. This case doesn't at all. The fan is mounted on pedestals on the solid surface of the "lid" and simply forces air around the provided heatsinks, but doesn't actually move air through the case, drawing cold air into the chamber and expelling heated air from the case. Camera. Luckily I'm still a noob and haven't really stressed the CPU enough to cause it to overheat, but I definitely saw what's going on in this particular case. For the experienced experimenter who doesn't really want to play with a microSD card. , or for those who really just use the device as a light web surfer and don't want to stress the CPU, this should be a viable case that is very attractive.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and chunky