A compact, silent, and professional enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5 running as a Docker server with dual NVMEs.

After testing various cases, I wanted something with real purpose: clean design, solid build, and practical airflow. The result is a fully custom slide-in carrier frame that holds the Pi, NVMe HAT, I/O's, and an 80 mm Noctua fan — all neatly aligned with rear-facing ports and magnetic front access.

Both the case and fan grill were designed with clean, understated lines. The grill elements vary in size and depth, creating a subtle yet distinctive look that feels refined rather than flashy.

The case combines efficient cooling with whisper-quiet operation. A 5 V→12 V step-up converter powers the Noctua fan directly from the Pi’s GPIO, while a discrete tactile power button sits flush at the back.

With outer dimensions of 103 mm (W) × 118 mm (H) × 172 mm (D), it’s compact yet spacious enough to house all components comfortably, giving it a balanced, NAS-like presence on your desk.

Core features:

• Optimized airflow around both PCBs
• Rear-facing I/O via DeskPi extension board
• Tool-free access with magnetic grill
• Integrated low-noise 80 mm fan and booster
• Compact, solid, and maintenance-friendly design

Hardware Used

• Raspberry Pi 5
• Dual NVMe HAT (SunFounder Dual NVMe shown)
• Noctua NF-R8 Redux-1200 80 mm fan
• DeskPi I/O Board
• 5 V → 12 V Step-Up Booster
• 6×6 mm × 13 mm Tact Switch
• 8 × 1.5×4 mm Neodymium Magnets
• M4 × 30 mm Screws (fan mount)
• M2.5 × 4 mm Screws + M2.5 × 4 × 3.5 mm inserts
• RX-M4×8.1 inserts (fan & frame mount)
• Superglue (gel type) for magnets and feet
• Jumper wires, soldering tools, and a bit of tape to tidy things up

Filaments:

• Carrier: Bambu PETG HF Orange
• Grill: Bambu PLA Matte Red
• Case: Polymaker Panachroma PLA Muted Blue
• Feet: Bambu TPU

All parts fit precisely, so make sure your printer is dialed in, especially for the carrier. The build runs cool (≈30 °C) and looks great on any desk. 

Feedback and remixes are always welcome!