Case for Raspberry Pi 3 with Fan 5V 3A Power Supply 3Pcs HeatSinks

As a brand new entrant into the world of Raspberry Pis, I didn't really know what I was doing (I still don't, but I didn't then either) and this case had a fan which seemed nice. It is a pain in the ass to put together. I love it. The instructions were excellent and I had absolutely no trouble understanding what to do. I've been messing with computers since they ran 80286s so I'm by no means an amateur but I can see where it's easy to go wrong on this case. I recommend laying out all the layers, one behind the other, putting the screws through the bottom layer to act as guide posts, and going down the line adding pieces. Once you're done, you can take the screws out two at a time and flip them so the heads are on top, or not. No big deal. The heat sinks were the perfect size and the fan worked great. I don't understand why you would possibly want to use the 3.3v pins - I literally could not hear the fan at 5v putting my ear directly against it. The power supply is adequate as far as power goes - I haven't gotten any lightning icons in my tray. The switch is a nice addition since there isn't any way to remove power from the Pi short of yanking the cord. Overall this seems like a great case. I have a sample size of 1 so far so take it for what it's worth but it looks really neat, the fan works great, and CPU temps never really get above 32/33°, which is nice.

I've had this Raspberry Pi 3 B+ for about 2 years now but haven't used it much as I didn't have a safe way to operate it in a useful application. Overall it gives excellent protection to the Pi. Basically the equivalent of having your computer motherboard in a PC case as opposed to running it open on your desk. The power supply is exactly as pictured and seems to be decent build quality. Includes a little fan to promote air movement through the included heatsinks. You can power your fan either on the 5V rail for full speed or the 3.3V rail for a slower speed. I went with the slower speed since I'm not pushing this Pi to its limits and it doesn't add hardly any noise. The room has to be completely dead silent to hear it. PROS - Sturdy - Acrylic layer concept is clever and someone entertaining to assemble. - Price is reasonable - Solid Power supply with a switch, saving your USB ports from constant plugging - SD Card accessible - All the ports have large "wells" so large grip connectors will almost always fit. The side with USB-C, HDMI and 3.5mm is recessed in and is about 11.75mm tall with the HDMI port just about dead center of those. I don't think I've ever owned an HDMI cable with a connector shield too big for that. - GPIO pins are accessible from the top AND the side for a ribbon cable. - Camera and TFT display connectors are accessible with slits. - USB and Ethernet ports are FLUSH with the edge, so overly large USB devices *ahem*CellularDongles*ahem* will fit just fine. - Mounting slots so this could be hung on a wall (caution - short hazard if not careful) CONS - Tools required for assembly: #2 Phillips and a 5.5mm Hex (or needle nose plyers) to get a snug fit. The 77-piece HyperTough Repair Kit from Walmart (in a green case) has both of these bits. - Not compatible with Pi-hats, unless you can DIY an adaptation to this case somehow. I don't own any to try but the most common one I think is the PoE hat and I know that won't fit on this case. Not sure if another case in the same design is made for one or not. - No grille or screen for the fan. Not a safety issue per se but it might get quite dusty. If I need a screen I'll cut out a small piece of window screen and sandwich it between the top layer and the fan. Overall I love this case and I have bookmarked it for future re-purchase if I find myself with a few more Pis to protect. Although the instructions are good, I have some tips and tricks for assembly, which you might want to skip the rest of the review if you are in it for the "puzzle" enjoyment factor of it. As you can tell from the listing photos the case is really nothing more than acrylic layers bolted together. 1. My kit came "preassembled" however you have to take it apart completely to get the Pi into it. Take the four screws and nuts off, and set them aside. Lay the pieces in order on your desk so you can maintain an idea of how it assembles. Peel the films off the acrylics. 2. Install the fan on the top most layer, and set it aside. Be careful and pay attention to which side you mount the fan on. The picture in the instructions, Figure B, is accurate so use that as a reference to figure out that you're holding the acrylic sheet properly. The fan is supposed to go INSIDE the case with the Pi, and the fan's label faces inward toward the Pi, away from the acrylic sheet you are mounting it on. This way the air is forced into the Pi and will pass through the heat sinks and exit via the other openings of the case. Trying to pull air out might be less efficient. 3. I used a 5.5mm socket *FINGER TIGHT* to tighten nuts with a #2 Phillips screwdriver in one hand and the 5.5mm socket in the other hand. Finger Tight as I'm sure any amount of real torque can crack the acrylic. 4. Install the heat sinks but only install the ones on the top for now. 5. This kit has slots to hang it on the wall. The slots are 2 plus-shaped cutouts on the bottom layer. Keep in mind there is NO electrical protection between these slots and the Pi itself, so if you intend to mount it, consider electrical tape or something on the bottom of the Pi in this area to prevent a short. 6. When building up the layers, take two of the long bolts and send them up through the bottom side of the first layer, and use them as alignment pegs as you add the first 3 layers, the Pi, and the 6 top layers. Then add the nuts but leave them mostly loose until you can get the last 2 bolts sent up through the same way. As you can see in my photo the bolts on mine go up from the bottom with nuts on top because of this reason. It's opposite than how it's "supposed to be", per the photos and instructions, but I don't see a problem here. You could instead send the second two bolts down the proper way, then reverse the first two. Tighten the bolts the same way as in note 3 above FINGER TIGHT. 7. Finally install the bottom heatsink. You'll see why we waited. You won't have to "carefully" get the heatsink exact on the chip and have to wonder if it'll fit through that hole during case assembly. Put the rubber feet on the bottom and you're good to go!

Love this case! It seems difficult to assemble at first, but as long as you keep all of the pieces in the correct order as you assemble, it’s actually very straightforward. If you let all the pieces get mixed up, it could be quite tedious. It feels high quality and looks clean and neat, the three heatsinks are a nice touch with the 30mm fan as well! Even on high mode, it is not very noisy and I can feel the air being dispelled so I have no doubt about the ability to cool the board. This feels much safer than the board just laying around of course and the thickness feels very secure. I’m a big fan of this thing, especially for the price!

This case is really cool. It's fun to build, looks great, comes with a fan, heat sinks, and power supply (with an on/off switch) for a great price. The "thermal tape" used to attach the heat sinks seems decent, since I can feel the heat sinks getting warm (which means heat is actually transferring to them from the chips correctly). The fan is quiet, and there are little rubber feet to put on the case, so it doesn't rattle on hard surfaces when the fan is on. The only problem is that the opening in the case for the HDMI port is just a tiny bit too narrow for some cables. I have an "Amazon Basics" HDMI cable, and there is a lot of excess plastic around the actual connector at the end of the cable. This is too much excess plastic for the Pi case to handle, because the opening on the case is about 1/4mm too narrow for it. Other cables with a less bulky end fit just fine, but not Amazon Basics HDMI cables. Why Amazon puts such a bulky connector on the end, who knows? I had to take my Dremel tool and sand down some (but not much) of this excess plastic on my HDMI cable (see pictures) to get it to fit. Yes, I tried loosening the case (since it assembles in layers) but this was not a satisfactory solution since I swap cables frequently. I have several HDMI cables that won't fit in this case (and some that do). Apparently bulky cable ends are typical for HDMI cables. So, I had to knock off one star because the opening around the HDMI port should have been designed a little bigger to accommodate all sizes of HDMI cable ends. I still recommend this case, it is awesome. And maybe your HDMI cable will fit just fine. If it does, then this is absolutely a 5 star case!

Overview: Great little case once you get it built (difficult). It is composed of several layers that are easy to get out of order and flip over, so take your time. I love the power supply with on/off switch and the blue heatsinks. Pros: - Looks amazing - Comes with heatsinks and fan - Power supply has on/off toggle switch (see pic) Cons: - Putting it together - Confusing connection of fan (see pics for guidance) To Get Started: Look at instruction sheet carefully. It's mostly just pictures so I'll try to describe the process a little here. Install the heatsinks on the Pi Motherboard. Unscrew the corners of the case. Once you do this, I highly recommend flipping it upside-down and working from the bottom layer up. Remove the bottom plastic protective layer (it will go from opaque to clear) and follow the pictures very carefully. Take your time working layer by layer. Everything fits together very snugly, but you shouldn't have to force it. If you get stuck, carefully match the piece and orientation and try again. My pictures show my new 3b+ installed in this case and everything fits perfect. Once you get to the top layer, connect the fan red pin to #1 and the black pin to #6 to have it run at the lower 3V speed. See my Pi picture for this set up. You can connect the red pin to #2 if your want a faster 5V speed but u like the quieter 3V setting. I've attached a pin diagram to help understand this as well. Thanks to the Engineering Project... I initially wired mine backward and this pic was helpful. Assembled correctly, the fan just misses the main heatsink and I have no issues with clearance. Cool and quiet. Screw in one corner at a time and add the silicone pads at the bottom and you are done. I've attached pictures of this case with my Pi 3b+ from every side for reference and to show that everything does indeed fit nicely. I've paired my Pi with a 64gb Samsung Evo card. Bottom line: This case is very stylish and compact. There are openings for all inputs. The power supply has a definite on/off click. Be very careful with assembly and give yourself about 20-30 minutes so not to rush. It's easy to flip a piece and they will break if you force them. Getting the fan plugged in and situated took me a few tries. In the end, I'm very happy with my purchase. Hope this was helpful!

This case is a true gem, offering unbeatable value with exceptional quality. Assembling it was an absolute breeze and took me just a mere 15 minutes to put together, thanks to the straightforward instructions and precision design. The use of high-quality acrylic and top-notch materials in the construction of this case is evident from the moment you hold it in your hands. Its sturdiness and durability are truly impressive, ensuring that my Raspberry Pi 3 B+ is well-protected and secure. The fit of the components is spot on, leaving no room for error during assembly. If you happen to encounter any challenges while building this case, I can confidently say that it's most likely due to your own oversight and not a flaw with the case itself. The pieces fit together like a puzzle, showcasing the careful engineering that went into its creation. And let's talk about the price - at only $13, this case is an absolute steal! You're getting a premium-quality product that rivals much more expensive options on the market. The value for money is truly outstanding. In conclusion, the Miuzei Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case has exceeded all my expectations. It's easy to assemble, boasts a short assembly time of 15 minutes, is crafted from high-quality acrylic and materials, and offers unbeatable value at just $13. If you're looking for the perfect case to house your Raspberry Pi 3 B+ at an affordable price, look no further. This case is a game-changer in every sense, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

I don't understand how this is possible. How can they include so much, for such a low price? Comes with 3 heat sinks. My Pi 3 b+ came with 2 heat sinks installed on top, so I used their 3rd heat sink for the bottom of the board. There's a cutout for that heat sink in the case. There's also a cutout for everything else you could possibly need. Tolerances are tight, everything fit perfectly. Pretty sure I saw reviews that the instructions were lacking. There aren't many words, but the pictures say it all. They're very detailed, like they were taken of the actual parts - not of some prototype render like you get with some instruction sheets. All in all it took me probably 10 minutes to put it together, and that's with taking some of the layers back apart to make sure my camera was hooked up correctly. Power supply seems to be good quality, I had issues before and so far haven't seen any evidence that this one is lacking. Fan is very quiet, although I'm using this Pi for 3d printing and it's hooked up right next to a printer, so no way the fan would be loud enough to hear it over the cooling fans on the printer. The instructions include enough information from the pinout to tell you how to get full 5V power for the fan, or a slower, quieter 3V which is what I opted for. It's a beautiful case, honestly. I need to come up with a mounting bracket design to attach this to the printer frame in a way that's visible and has a mount for the camera, just because I want to show it off. If you're thinking about it, do it, I don't know how you could be disappointed.

This case is nicely made and accurately machined. I had no problems at all putting it together. It took about 15 minutes total. The main trick to trouble-free assembly is to look at the instruction sheet closely and make sure that you have the different layers of the case oriented per the pictures in the instructions. It's easy to put the pieces together wrong. Just study the pictures, follow the instructions, and it will go together fine. One thing in the illustration in the instructions that didn't seem quite right was the numbering of the pins on the RPI board. They show the correct pins to connect the fan to graphically, but the numbers they show on the pins don't seem to agree with other pin-out documentation that I have found. For my application, I connected the red fan lead to 3.3V pin 17 and the black fan lead to GND pin 9. You can connect the fan leads to any unused 3.3V, 5V, and GND pins as desired. Update: I decided that I didn't want the fan blades to be exposed for my installation, so I took a piece of 1/4" thick polycarbonate that I had laying around, cut it to fit over the fan, drilled holes in it, and mounted it over the fan opening using some little aluminum spacers that I had on hand. I didn't have screws that were long enough to go through the spacers and polycarbonate that were as small in diameter as the original fan mounting screws, but I had some that were one size larger in diameter. When I drilled out the screw holes in the plastic cover piece that came with the case kit, the plastic shattered around the holes when I tried to drill it. These plastic pieces are extremely brittle and fragile. The polycarbonate drilled just fine, but the plastic case piece was way more brittle than the polycarbonate. So if for some reason you decide to modify these pieces in any way, be very careful with them. Had I known that these parts were that brittle, I would have used a small round file to open up the holes. As it turned out, I was still able to use that broken piece because the spacers still had enough surface area to sit on. The larger diameter screws threaded right into the plastic fan housing holes without the need for using nuts on them. So now the fan is covered so that nothing can easily get in there at the blades, and it still has plenty of open area for airflow. It would be nice if the manufacturer included some type of cover for that fan.

This is an excellent Raspberry Pi case plus kit, it is exceptionally well put together and feels super premium. The included power supply is able to power the Raspberry Pi 3 without any under voltage warning (unlike all the other so called 5V 3A supply that I tried so far), and the clear acrylic case has a very nice fit and finish and looks great, providing good protection as well as access to all the ports. The kits is well thought out and includes all the parts and accessories, heat sinks, stickers, bumpers, clear instructions, screws, fan etc... it even includes an extra screw and nut in case you accidentally drop one. With the included fan at low speed mode, my Raspberry Pi's steady state operating temp decreased from 65C with the bare board only to 48C with this case setup, with no more undervoltage or soft temperature limit warnings. Good fit and finish and visual appearance Good physical protection Good thermal management Good power management Easy assembly with clear instructions This has my full recommendation

Works Great !!

I went to put the Pi in and found one of the parts would not fit until I removed a small piece, once done it fit perfectly. The Pi is not a 3, it may be a 2, as it's not marked, it is marked as a Model B+ V1.2 All the same ports as Pi3, Raspberry Pi 2014. Slower than the Pi4 8gb. I'm guessing its almost a Pi2. Maybe a smart Pi guy has a better idea. Oh the case, Is great, looks good, fit and finish is good, easy to assemble, a real Pi3 would be happy in this case! and the fan works great too!

Constructing the case around the Rpi was a bit of a chore, but what else can you ask for, it comes with a built in fan cooler and 3 heat sinks, I highly recommend this case, the transparency is cool as well its nice to see the inner workings.

Worked very well. Was a little wonky to assemble, but works great and everything fits together well. Great buy!