“While the official case does what it needs to in terms of protection for your Pi4, it unfortunately doesn’t leave any way to vent hot air from the CPU. I have a FanShim due to the higher temperatures the Pi4 reaches and I have now had to get a different case to ensure enough ventilation.
Not cool.”
“Any case that doesn't take into account the excessive heat generated by the Pi 4"s CPU is pointless and a waste of money.
With the Pi 4 installed and the lid clipped on, as it is designed to do, the chip gets so hot that the case feels like it might melt! Mine reached 85 Deg C which is ridiculously hot, and throttled back. The temperature never dropped below 80 Deg C unless I removed the lid. This makes the case pointless as the Pi rattles around loose in a case with no lid.
Surely a case which is designated "official" should take the heat problem into account and be designed to accommodate a fan!
I've just wasted my money on this.”
“Case is perfect fit for Pi 4. Bought when this was the only case option for the board. Isn't my preferred case type (prefer cutout slots to removable cover) but does the job.”
