Cooler Master Pi Case 40

A good all round case, the Cooler Master Pi Case 40 has a durable rugged design, but messing with the GPIO pinout means you can’t use HATs.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Reprogrammable Power Button: The case comes included with a power button to easily power on and off the system without having to remove the power source from the Raspberry Pi.
  • Easy-access IO Ports: The GPIO ports are rotated 90 degrees and accessible via the bumper side flap, allowing for protection when closed and easy access when opened.
  • Cool-looking, Cooler-Running Aluminum Core: The aluminum core of the Pi Case 40 serves as a large, passive heatsink to keep the Raspberry Pi running cool without requiring a loud fan.
  • Universal Mounting : 4 VESA/wall mounting brackets come included to fix your Raspberry Pi to every surface and monitor.
  • Designed for on-the-go users: Compact dimensions allow the Pi Case 40 to be portable, while the aluminum and TPU housing keeps it safe from impacts, liquid, and dust.

PROS

+ Solid robust design, TPU bumper adds protection
+ Decent cooling
+ Great port access

CONS

- GPIO pinout different than standard

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on October 10, 2020
A good all round case, the Cooler Master Pi Case 40 has a durable rugged design, but messing with the GPIO pinout means you can’t use HATs.
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