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Black aluminum case with heatsink pillars for Raspberry Pi 3B+/3B/2B

MCDODO

MCDODO P252 Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 3B+/3B/2B

SKU CH-JAQ4-PXFXQ MPN P252

Aluminium enclosure for Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3B and 2B with passive cooling pillars and included thermal pads

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • Aluminium enclosure shields the board from knocks and dust
  • Passive heatsink pillars draw heat away without a fan
  • Four thermal pads ensure solid contact between CPU and case
  • Cut-outs give full access to GPIO, HDMI, USB and microSD slot
  • Screw-together construction keeps the assembly rigid and secure

Compatibility and purpose

This aluminium enclosure is built for Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3B and 2B single-board computers. It provides a passive cooling solution that removes the need for an active fan, making it suitable for quiet or dust-sensitive deployments. The board itself is not included.

Thermal behaviour under load

A heatsink pillar integrated into the lid contacts the CPU through the supplied thermal pads, spreading heat across the entire metal chassis. This design handles sustained workloads without a moving part, so temperatures remain stable during long-running tasks.

Build and daily use

The case is machined from aluminium alloy and includes four thermal tapes cut for the different CPU heights of the supported boards. All ports, the GPIO header and the microSD slot remain accessible while the board is mounted. Screws for securing the assembly are provided.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,420 comparable items (median $44.99).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

Does the P252 aluminium case cool a Raspberry Pi 3B+ passively during continuous use?

The case uses a solid aluminium body with a built-in heatsink pillar and four thermal pads to transfer heat away from the CPU without any fan.

What must I already own to assemble the P252 case?

You need a Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3B or 2B board; the case, thermal pads and mounting screws are included but the board itself is not.

Will the P252 case still give access to the GPIO header and microSD slot on my older Pi 2B?

Yes, the enclosure reserves cut-outs for the GPIO cable interface and the TF card slot on all compatible models including the Pi 2B.

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