The Orange Pi 5 Desktop Case by Leftcetio is a unique case with a well-thought-out design.

Created specifically to provide solid protection and easy access to the SBC’s ports, this case may be ideal for use on small or messy desks where your Pi could be at risk. And to make it even better, the case can be printed without supports!

While the case itself is 3D printed, a combination of M3x8 and M2.5×8 screws are needed to assemble it and secure the board in place.

It should be noted that there are actually two versions of the desktop case: The original and the V2. This latter model has been designed to look less chunky, while retaining the functionality of the original.

• Who designed it? Leftcetio
• Where to get it? Printables

This stylish two-tone design could be a great option if you want to use your Orange Pi 5 as a NAS!

Network Attached Storage can be a great way to keep files synchronized between devices, especially if you’re concerned about privacy. Building a DIY NAS is a common use of SBCs, but to do that you need somewhere to keep the storage!

This case solves that problem, with a dedicated space for a 2.5-inch SSD sitting underneath the SBC. There’s space for a 40-mm fan to keep your Pi cool, however the creator warns that getting the fan wires to the GPIO pins can be a bit challenging due to the tight fit.

Some of the parts can also be laser cut instead of 3D printed, if you want to go for a different look or try other materials!

• Who designed it? jispal01
• Where to get it? Printables

This case is seriously cool (pun intended). It turns your Orange Pi 5 into a mini desktop with the cooling to match.

The case makes use of the 52Pi Ice Tower cooler (intended for Raspberry Pis) to keep your Orange Pi cooled. It requires a few laser cut metal parts to attach the cooler, but if you buy a cooler made for the Orange Pi 5 then you won’t need to do that part.

This case also has a place to put a 2.5-inch SSD, so you can have desktop-level storage on your Pi.

To add some flair to the design, you can opt for transparent filament – colorful or clear.

• Who designed it? jispal01
• Where to get it? Printables

This first-party offering from Orange Pi looks super sleek, with a great material choice and a simple but elegant design.

The case is made from aluminum with a sandblasted finish, and it will be sure to protect your Orange Pi 5 from anything you can throw at it.

The case also comes with two antennas for strong Wi-Fi connectivity, in case you’re not a fan of trailing ethernet cables around the house, however some commenters say that the antennas didn’t fit on their boards.

• Price: ~$24
• Where to find it? Amazon

Another aluminum case, but this one provides a more industrial look. Equipped with a 40-mm cooling fan, heatsinks, and more than enough room for unobstructed airflow.

This case also has the space for dual antennas, however because they’re not included with the case, they need to be bought separately. That said, users seem to be satisfied with the case, noting that everything fits perfectly.

• Price: ~$19
• Where to find it? Amazon

This case takes cooling seriously! The whole top half of the container is a heatsink, with an included 40-mm fan. And the case also comes with thermal pads so you can be sure to make full use of all those metal fins!

For those who want to use their Orange Pi for streaming or similar tasks, the fan is praised as being quiet – exactly as needed.

These types of heatsink cases are sold under a number of different brand names on different sites, so they can often be found going for quite cheap.

• Price: ~$20
• Where to find it? Amazon

This good-looking case, designed by maker Savana on Cults, is beautiful. It comes with a choice of two lids, one with a stylish grid of hexagons, as seen above, and another with an Orange Pi logo that also acts as the mounting point for a 40-mm fan.

While this can be printed in your choice of colors, the complimentary blue-orange combination chosen by the designer looks good enough to replicate.

The creator suggests printing in PETG for heat resistance with 20% infill. No extra parts are needed to put this together, however M3 screws can be used to secure the board into place, if you’d prefer.

• Who designed it? Savana
• Where to get it? Cults

This case won’t add much in terms of dust protection, however you certainly won’t be complaining about airflow. With a full open design and the option for mounting a 40-mm fan, cooling shouldn’t be a problem. At all.

Despite the open design, the case still comes with an IO shield to keep the board protected when plugging and unplugging peripherals, so you can rely on its functionality in that regard.

The case should be easy to print but may need supports on the build plate for the front and back plates of the case, and a couple of makers who printed their own versions mention that it’s a tight fit.

• Who designed it? JohnU
• Where to get it? Printables

A simple but functional case, this model provides room for an NVMe SSD and covers all six sides to protect the board from dust and bumps.

There’s room for a small heatsink and fans, however there aren’t mounting points for the fans on the case itself.

Currently this case doesn’t provide the option of using antennas, however this addition is marked as a “TO DO” by the creator, so perhaps a future revision will add this feature and improve the Orange Pi 5 Plus’ functionality even more.

Other (possible) future features include the possibility for rubber feet and a smaller bottom plate for users who prefer not to use an NVMe SSD. That said, you could always tinker with the design or add some of these upgrades yourself, if they’re right up your alley.

• Who designed it? YevgenNikitin
• Where to get it? Printables

This acrylic case from GeeekPi comes with a selection of heatsinks and a 40-mm fan for optimal cooling.

The case provides side access to the GPIO pins, an important feature that sets it apart from many of the other cases on our list.

Its use of metal stand-offs on the corners suggests that it is likely stackable, so it may be a good case to use if you’re thinking of building a cluster of Orange Pi 5 Plus boards.

• Price: ~$20
• Where to find it? Amazon

This case bears a striking resemblance to the heatsink case we looked at for the Orange Pi 5 earlier in this list, and that’s a good thing: they’re both good at what they offer, just for different-sized boards.

In this instance, this case also comes with thermal pads for the different modules and a 30-mm fan to ensure you get the best cooling possible, something that’s critical to get the best performance out of your Orange Pi 5 Plus.

• Price: ~$20
• Where to find it? Amazon

This case by 52Pi (and sold by GeeekPi) comes with heatsinks and a 40-mm fan to provide good cooling in a case that gives as much protection as you could want.

It also provides side access to the GPIO pins and has four rubber feet to keep it firmly on your desk.

A review mentions the ease and speed of setting the board up in the case, so it shouldn’t be an issue to put everything together. That said, there’s even a video on the product page walking you through the assembly, should you have any doubts.

• Price: ~$19
• Where to find it? Amazon