Brand | Flirc |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches |
Color | Silver |
Manufacturer | Flirc |
ASIN | B07WG4DW52 |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 22, 2017 |
Flirc Raspberry Pi 4 Case (Silver)
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Brand | Flirc |
Motherboard Compatability | Raspberry Pi Model 4 |
Case Type | Raspberry Pi |
Color | Silver |
Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Fan Count | 2 |
About this item
- The best looking Raspberry Pi case made out of beautiful aluminum
- All New Manufacturing Process with improved metal quality and design
- Made for the new Raspberry Pi 4
- GPIO and all the main connectors are easily accessible through the bottom
- Built in Heat Sink and comes with a thermal pad and 4 screws
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Easy to assemble | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.8 | — | — | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Noise level | — | 5.0 | — | — | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Sold By | Flirc Inc. | JIBOTECH | KKSB-Cases | ArgonForty SHOP | iUniker Pi | Miuzeipro |
case type | raspberry pi | raspberry pi | raspberry pi | tower | raspberry pi | raspberry pi |
material | Metal | — | Aluminum, Metal, Alloy Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum, Metal | Aluminum |
cooling method | — | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
fan count | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
hard disk form factor | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
USB 2.0 ports | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
weight | 0.01 ounces | — | — | 150 grams | 100 grams | — |
Product Description
The perfect home for your new Raspberry Pi 4. We will ensure our case is adjusted to fit the latest Raspberry Pi specifications. Our case is made of a beautiful aluminum core heat sink that is sandwiched between two black, soft touch shells that feel amazing in your hands. But once it's out of your hands, it blends in with your entertainment system.
Thermally Designed for the Pi 4
Even under extreme loads in high ambient conditions, our case is designed specifically to deal with the high temperatures of the raspberry pi 4.
We qualified our case under custom cpu and gpu burn tests to ensure during all normal operations the case would never rise close to it's high temperature limit of 80C.
High Performance Thermal Pad
We wanted only the best, and partnered with Arctic Cool for a custom cut thermal pad, which under compression, increases in thermal transfer efficiencies.
Features
- Designed only for the Raspberry Pi 4B
- All LEDs visible in it's case
- GPIO and SD Card accessible
- Silent, passively cooled case
- No fan ever needed
Flirc Raspberry Pi 4
Designed to be Shown
This is the first affordable Raspberry Pi case made out of aluminum. We wanted to ensure we didn’t sacrifice form over function, so we used the aluminum housing of the case to provide a built in heat sink. Supplied with the case is a thermal pad and 4 screws for the simplest Raspberry Pi case assembly on the market. It only takes seconds to drop your Raspberry Pi into it’s amazing new home and show it off on your counter top. .
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Heatsink and thermal pad included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
GPIO accessible | Yes, with GPIO ribbon | Yes, with GPIO ribbon | Yes, with GPIO ribbon | Yes, using the included swappable top plate |
Price | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $14.95 |
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Customers like the computer chassis for its quality and appearance. They say it's a solid piece of aluminum and looks good. They also like that it cools well, and that it supports passive cooling and overclocking. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying it runs perfectly and gets the job done. They mention that it'll be easy to assemble and that the cables stay connected.
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Customers like the temperature of the computer chassis. They say it cools great, it disputes heat well, and it significantly reduces the operating temperature without any of the noise a fan produces. It also supports passive cooling and overclocking, and stays way below 80 °C. The case impresses customers most with the CPU heat sink and the fact that the chips stay cool.
"...Bottom line, the case is the best on the market! It SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the operating temp without any of the noise a fan produces...." Read more
"...The Pi has never come close to thermal throttling even under high loads and it remains silent due to the absence of a fan...." Read more
"...The whole case is the heat sink, so the box gets warm, but the chips stay cool. With this case, myCPU temp stays 5 deg. C/8 deg...." Read more
"...They can fit in your pocket if you have to move it. They dispute heat well. I did modify it slightly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer chassis. They mention it's very nicely made, sturdy, and a substantial piece of hardware. The case is made of aluminum and is reliable. It has a nice weight to it, so it doesn't feel flimsy in their hand or seem fragile on a table. It's easily one of the best RP4 cases on the market, and it'll provide years of use.
"...This a substantial piece of hardware. The packaging could have been from a watchmaker; it is very nice...." Read more
"...Bottom line, the case is the best on the market! It SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the operating temp without any of the noise a fan produces...." Read more
"...you'd expect a good cooling case to do, is easy to assemble, and feels durable enough I frankly don't see myself ever having to replace it...." Read more
"...So much different this one: Everything fits well, a sturdy but still lightweight enclosure with a nice look...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer chassis. They mention that it looks good, is well designed, and has a premium look and feel. Some say that the built-in heatsink case sacrifices ability to put raspberry Pi in the case. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The packaging could have been from a watchmaker; it is very nice. Still I'm not buying the packaging, but the content, and it is flawless...." Read more
"...It's also a sleek design. AND the value is just unbeatable. Try it out. You won't buy another case for your Pis." Read more
"...fits well, a sturdy but still lightweight enclosure with a nice look...." Read more
"...Finally, the top has a nice soft-touch piece of plastic - which looks great, but inhibits heat transfer - meaning a hotter CPU...." Read more
Customers are happy with the performance of the computer chassis. They say it works well, is effective, and gets the job done. They also mention that the heat sink really works and is a completely adequate solution. Some say that WiFi still seems to work, but they haven't tried Bluetooth yet.
"...Still I'm not buying the packaging, but the content, and it is flawless. Assembles easily...." Read more
"I LOVE THIS CASE!!! It is SO simple to assemble and works EXACTLY as advertised. It simply does what I need it to do!!!..." Read more
"Good, solid product and works great. Love the fact that I can't hear any annoying fan noises anymore...." Read more
"...This case is perfect for everything I needed and I highly recommend them to everyone." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the computer chassis to be easy. They mention that the components are easy to assemble and install on the board, and the installation is tight. Customers also appreciate the sleek design and the ease of use.
"...Assembles easily. The only issue I had was removing the CanaKit heatsink from the cpu. Took some effort...." Read more
"I LOVE THIS CASE!!! It is SO simple to assemble and works EXACTLY as advertised. It simply does what I need it to do!!!..." Read more
"...It does everything you'd expect a good cooling case to do, is easy to assemble, and feels durable enough I frankly don't see myself ever having to..." Read more
"This case is simple and awesome. It is far better than other cases I have tried. First, other cases with fans are friggin' noisy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the computer chassis's quiet operation. They mention that the design keeps it cool and quiet, with no fan needed. Some say that the case is the best for a silent cooling case.
"Good, solid product and works great. Love the fact that I can't hear any annoying fan noises anymore...." Read more
"...come close to thermal throttling even under high loads and it remains silent due to the absence of a fan...." Read more
"I bought this for a Pi 4 with 4GB memory. The no-fan silence is a nice plus, but the cooling is where this stands out...." Read more
"...15 it cost as much as what I spent on the fan I was trying to use, it is quieter, and it doesn't involve any circuits or wiring to keep it mostly..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the computer chassis. For example, they say it's sturdy, fits perfectly, and all the openings fully fit. Some say it holds the Raspberry 4 no problem and has good tolerances.
"...So much different this one: Everything fits well, a sturdy but still lightweight enclosure with a nice look...." Read more
"...The Flirc case does the job, fits perfectly, and is the most attractive case of its kind. Doesn't look cheap...." Read more
"...Conclusions:Pros - well designed, the Pi 4 fits the case perfectly. Reduction of the Pi 4 CPU temperature by at least 35F..." Read more
"...That might be true. There's not a lot of room inside...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer chassis. They mention that it's worth double the price of a standard PI4 case, and well worth it. The enclosure as a heatsink adds more value.
"...It's also a sleek design. AND the value is just unbeatable. Try it out. You won't buy another case for your Pis." Read more
"...The enclosure as a heatsink adds more value since I use the Pi for making music and the noise from a fan is not the best to include in a song." Read more
"...KODI case is the only option however is it colorfully branded and unusable as OEM..." Read more
"...I may order another one of these. It's a gr8 looking case, $10 cheaper and no daughter board to go bad or not work like the Argon 1...." Read more
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The original CanaKit case was functional, but the fan noise got too annoying for me. The FLIRC is an excellent replacement. Even CanaKit now includes their own (probably licensed) FLIRC case with some of the Pi4 kits.
To address issues raised by a couple of other reviewers:
1) One person gave it 1 star because there are no port labels. If you don't know the difference between USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, you probably don't need to be working with Linux based systems and SBC projects. No port labels isn't a deal breaker for me. Is it for you?
2) One person gave it 1 star because of the space between the built-in heatsink and the CPU. NEWS FLASH: the case comes with a thermal PAD! Not thermal paste. Not thermal tape. A THERMAL PAD!!!!!! The space is there to accommodate the thickness of the pad. In fact, another reviewer measured the distance between the heatsink and the CPU in order to purchase a copper heatsink thick enough to bridge the gap. He then added thermal paste. This gap is supposed to be there.
Bottom line, the case is the best on the market! It SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the operating temp without any of the noise a fan produces. It's also a sleek design. AND the value is just unbeatable. Try it out. You won't buy another case for your Pis.
For ease of assembly, it has four screws that go in the bottom, and a small thermal pad that goes on the CPU and makes contact with the case. All you have to do is stick that on, put the board in the case (this took a little fiddling for me but it won't go in wrong so that's good), and screw the bottom on. It's then set up, and definitely portable as the whole setup is only about the size of two decks of cards stacked on top of each other.
The cooling really stood out. I turned the pi on running raspbian and did some general average-work-load tests, keeping the CPU at about 50% capacity and checking the temperature every so often. It tended to stay around 55 C and would NOT exceed 60 C. Once that went well, I decided to put the unit under some stress by running a benchmark, a python script doing some calculations, and having several browser tabs open. I ran a temperature monitor while doing this, kept the CPU usage mostly in the 90s for ten minutes, and the temperature never exceeded 67 C. In fact, it stayed around 60 C for most of this experiment. For reference, note that the pi doesn't throttle at all until 80. I thought that perhaps my unit wasn't reporting the temperature correctly for some reason but as my results seem to line up with other reviews on here, I'll take them to be accurate. The case does get uncomfortably warm to the touch during this process if that's of concern, but I don't believe it's hot enough to cause a burn or otherwise be a hazard.
Since I know some aluminum cases cause wifi issues, I figure it's worth mentioning that I had no trouble connecting this to the internet or bluetooth. I was able to do both, operate the pi using a bluetooth mouse and keyboard with no problems, and measure internet speeds similar to those on my laptop using speedtest.net.
As for drawbacks, the only one I could think of is that this case doesn't allow open access to the GPIO pins or any other portion of the board, and must be disassembled if you wish to make changes to any setups involving these. If you're just running raspbian, using this as a media center/retro console, or doing something else that doesn't actually require this access then that won't be a big deal, but I thought it was worth a mention.
In summary, if you're getting a raspberry pi 4, are on the fence about what case to get or how to cool it, and you don't care about being able to access the GPIO pins on a regular basis, then this case won't disappoint you. It does everything you'd expect a good cooling case to do, is easy to assemble, and feels durable enough I frankly don't see myself ever having to replace it. Will likely buy again if I ever get a second pi 4 for any reason.
It does have a couple issues: the surface that mates with the CPU is not flat– it even has a molding mark making a bubble (shown in picture). Another issue is the case doesn’t actually touch the CPU: a thick thermal pad is used. It would be nice if there was better contact, so heat could be transferred better. Finally, the top has a nice soft-touch piece of plastic - which looks great, but inhibits heat transfer - meaning a hotter CPU. Fortunately the plastic lid can be left off.
That said, when all four cores are running at full tilt, heat is still transferred to the case pretty well - I can’t hold my finger against any part of the case for more than a few seconds.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
It does have a couple issues: the surface that mates with the CPU is not flat– it even has a molding mark making a bubble (shown in picture). Another issue is the case doesn’t actually touch the CPU: a thick thermal pad is used. It would be nice if there was better contact, so heat could be transferred better. Finally, the top has a nice soft-touch piece of plastic - which looks great, but inhibits heat transfer - meaning a hotter CPU. Fortunately the plastic lid can be left off.
That said, when all four cores are running at full tilt, heat is still transferred to the case pretty well - I can’t hold my finger against any part of the case for more than a few seconds.
I will say though, that the temperature average is ~ 15 degrees higher than on the fan case under same CPU load. If you are borderline on your CPU temperature already, maybe not the right product for you.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I will say though, that the temperature average is ~ 15 degrees higher than on the fan case under same CPU load. If you are borderline on your CPU temperature already, maybe not the right product for you.
Top reviews from other countries
It's very well made and has a premium feel to it. The aluminium is well machined and does a fantastic job of keeping the pi cool. I use this Pi for maven builds and the like which sees the CPU run at 100% for the duration of the build process. The pi maintains stability and the top of the case sits at around the mid 30 degrees during build.
It looks great and blends in with its surroundings.