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Flirc Raspberry Pi 3 Case
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Flirc Raspberry Pi 3 Case

Bottom line: The Flirc Raspberry Pi 3 Case: Entire aluminum body acts as a passive heat sink - no fan, no noise; main trade-off: no Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 support - Pi 3-era boards only.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For emulation handhelds, FPGA consoles and flash carts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Entire aluminum body acts as a passive heat sink - no fan, no noise
  • ✓ Ships with thermal pad and 4 screws, so nothing extra to buy
  • ✓ Fits Raspberry Pi 3 B+, 3, 2 and B+ on one case
  • ✓ GPIO header and main ports reachable through the case bottom

Cons

  • ✗ No Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 support - Pi 3-era boards only
  • ✗ Passive cooling only; heavy overclocks may still need airflow
  • ✗ GPIO access is bottom-routed, awkward for thick HAT ribbon cables
  • ✗ Aluminum shell blocks any onboard status LEDs from view

Manufacturer description

The Flirc Raspberry Pi 3 Case turns your Pi into something you can leave out on a shelf. Instead of the usual plastic clamshell, Flirc machines the shell from aluminum and uses the entire case body as a passive heat sink: a thermal pad bridges the SoC to the metal core, so the Pi sheds heat silently with no fan and no vents whining under emulation load. Assembly takes four screws and a few minutes. Compatibility spans the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, Pi 3, Pi 2, and B+ boards, which makes it a practical fit for RetroPie, Kodi, and Lakka builds you plan to keep running. The GPIO header and the main…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Flirc Raspberry Pi 3 Case using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. Flirc's emulation hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for emulation hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Flirc case fit a Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5?

No. Flirc lists this case for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, Pi 3, Pi 2 and B+ models. Flirc sells separate cases for newer boards, so check the listing for your exact Pi revision before ordering.

Do I need a fan with this case?

No. The case is built around an internal heat sink that mates to the SoC through the included thermal pad, using the aluminum body itself as the cooling surface. It runs completely fanless and silent.

Can I still use the GPIO pins?

Yes. The GPIO header and all the main connectors are accessible through the bottom of the case, so you can route a ribbon cable or jumper wires out without modifying the enclosure.

What comes in the box?

The case, a thermal pad, and four screws. That is everything needed to mount the board - no separate heat sinks or standoffs required.

Is this a good case for a RetroPie or Kodi build?

Yes. Silent passive cooling and an aluminum finish suit a living-room or desk setup where fan noise is noticeable.

Key Features

  • 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 3 B+, works with Raspberry Pi 3, 2 and B+ Models
  • 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

Full Specifications

BrandFlirc
ColorSilver
Fan Size8 centimeters
MaterialMetal
Case TypeRaspberry Pi
Model NameFlirc Raspberry Pi 3B Case
Light ColorEnhanced
Model NumberFL-70462
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans2
Mfr Part NumberFL-70462
Total Usb Ports4
Antenna LocationBusiness
Compatible DevicesRaspberry Pi 3
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Warranty Description1 year manufacturer warranty
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 inches
Supported MotherboardRaspberry Pi Model 3
Motherboard CompatabilityRaspberry Pi Model 3
Power Supply Mounting TypeBottom Mount

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