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Review on Smraza Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Case with Fan, Heatsinks, Power Supply, USB Card Reader, HDMI Cable, Adapter (4K Ultra HD) by Jeff Olson

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Nice kit that has everything you need for RPi4. But I don't really like the case.

I bought this kit because all the RPi4 reviews said you NEED a new power supply and a mini HDMI cable/adapter and some said you needed a fan (with or without a heatsink) NEED - 50/50 ), but I wanted a cover. Everything about this set is great except for the case. All other cases I've bought in the past have been clamshell cases that come in two halves and either snap open or screw on. It is "chic" layered (multi-layered). The layers are incredibly fragile and break easily. It was very easy to mix up these layers (fortunately I didn't) and there was only one way to match them all. The RPi4 struggled to fit into its layer but eventually got in and the case was assembled. Installing the MicroSD card required a long fingernail to install properly. After finding out I was using an inferior U-1 card (don't use Samsung Evo Select) I tried taking the card out and replacing it with a faster card (use SanDisk Ultra) and it was so difficult. Get a card I broke in half. Silicon dust rained down on the RPi4 and on my desk. I used a can of compressed air to clean it. I still use the case but I highly recommend it. The rest of this kit works as advertised. I think one day even a USB card reader will come in handy. The fan has been running almost continuously since I've built the case, so for about a year. Since I still don't care about the case, I'll buy another one.

Pros
  • Constant test results
Cons
  • Out of fashion