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Today we will look at a number of different cases suitable for use with the Raspberry Pi 4.\u00a0 As you\u2019ll soon see there is more to a Raspberry Pi case than just a pretty box!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Raspberry Pi 4 is an extremely versatile microcomputer with a wealth of applications. It can be used as a Media Center, as a video surveillance system, as the heart of a custom project or even as a small personal computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

But by itself the Raspberry Pi is \u201cnaked\u201d, it\u2019s a single circuit board with a number of connectors that requires an external power supply, a microSD card, and some other peripherals to make it useful.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just experimenting with the Pi or using it as part of a larger project then a case may not seem that important. But if you\u2019re going to be using it as a stand-alone device for a permanent application then you\u2019ll likely want to find a nice enclosure for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While you might just think of an enclosure as a simple box there is actually quite a bit more to it.\u00a0 There is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d case for the Raspberry Pi, and your ideal case will depend a lot upon what you want to use the Pi for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopefully, after reading this article and watching the video you\u2019ll be able to choose the ideal case for your Raspberry Pi project.<\/span><\/p>\n

Testing Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n

When picking out a Raspberry Pi case you\u2019ll need to evaluate it based upon a number of factors. As to what those factors are will depend a lot upon, again,\u00a0 what you intend to use your Raspberry Pi for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some items you may wish to consider when choosing a case for your Pi.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heat Dissipation\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Raspberry Pi can get very hot, especially if your application is CPU or graphics-intensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your case can\u2019t dissipate that heat efficiently the microcomputer will go into CPU Throttling mode. This reduces your performance just when you need it the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different cases use different methods of dissipating heat. Methods include:<\/span><\/p>\n