Aluminium case for OrangePi 6 Plus SBC reviewed
Key Takeaway
A purpose-built aluminium case for the OrangePi 6 Plus single-board computer is available for approximately $20 and includes ventilation cutouts, labelled ports, magnetic top cover, and IR window for remote control use.
Summary
Boiling Steam reviewed an aluminium case for the OrangePi 6 Plus, an ARM64 single-board computer capable of running x86_64 games via Box64. The case, purchased from AliExpress for roughly $20, features two airflow openings, clearly labelled ports, a magnetic top cover for easy internal access, and a dark glass panel for infrared remote control. The reviewer noted no increase in noise or thermal issues during operation.
Case features and design
- Mounting: Main board attaches with 4 screws; bottom trap door secured with 1 screw provides access to NVMe ports
- Cooling: Two openings (top and side) for airflow over SoC; reviewer observed no noise increase under load
- Access: Top cover held by gravity and 4 magnets, allowing tool-free removal for GPIO work or fan maintenance
- I/O cutouts: Labelled ports, micro-SD slot, 3.5 mm audio jack, power button with click-enhancement attachment
- IR passthrough: Dark glass side panel enables infrared remote control for media player use cases
- Base: 4 rubber pads to prevent surface scratching
Original reference: boilingsteam.com →