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United Kingdom, Belfast
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Review on πŸ”₯ Smraza Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, Heatsinks, 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(B Plus), Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (4-Layer Case) by Terry Paige

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Keeps you cool - highly recommend

Well packaged, easy assembly instructions, good protection, keeps Raspberry Pi cool. The instructions include step-by-step photos and assembly instructions that make assembly very easy. Only one somewhat incomprehensible step concerned the alignment of the fan. Simply mount the fan so that the printed label in the center of the fan is facing the Pi board and the side of the fan with the fan power wiring is parallel to the nearest short side as shown in the photos. It is not necessary to strip the screws, a light hand tightening is sufficient. Protection is adequate, a compromise must be made here as access to the terminal block is required. This compromise exists in all other cases in this price range. Access to the micro SD card is not restricted, so there is not much protection in this area. All cables are freely connected to the appropriate ports; The case does not affect these contacts in any way. Don't skip the heatsinks, they do a great job of providing additional surface area while helping with temperature management. Install the legs! The legs create an air space between the surface the Pi will be placed on and what will be the warmest part of the Pi. I'm using a wired USB keyboard, wired USB mouse, wired ethernet, and HDMI out. I'm just starting a Chromium session to access my local Blue Iris server. The infrared thermometer shows 24 Β°C at the coldest point (next to the fan) and 30 Β°C at the warmest point (heat sink on the underside of the circuit board). I have a fan on a low speed 3.3V connection. For reference, my hand shows 90Β°F. This is a winner. Good instructions, the case offers good protection, the cables connect easily, the case does not bother, it cools the Pi. Highly recommended.

Pros
  • Easy to install with instruction manual. Package Contents: 4-layer dark brown case, 4 rubber feet, 3 aluminum heatsinks, 1 power adapter (5V/2.5A, cable length: 59 inches), 1 mini fan and 1 Phillips screwdriver.
Cons
  • obsolete