The Pi 3B/3B+ Desktop Server Case

Turn your reliable Raspberry Pi 3B into a stylish piece of home decor. This case is designed as a minimalist design object for your shelf or desk, bringing premium aesthetics to your home server setup.

A family-friendly option

With its clean lines and enclosed design, this case is aesthetic and safe enough to sit on a kitchen table or a shelf.

Why the Raspberry Pi 3B/3B+ in 2026?

Although the Raspberry Pi 3B is an older model, it remains a very affordable and powerful workhorse for many home server tasks, such as Pi-hole, lightweight web servers, home automation controllers, network monitoring, NAS devices, and more. This case gives your affordable device a sleek and modern look.

Cooling Options

* Blower Fan: Originally for Raspberry Pi 5 (Model 3007) size: 30x30x7. More information about the connection can be found online (4-pin fan raspberry pi 3b etc.). * Traditional Fan: Use the alternative model or cut the hole (marked circle) * Passive cooling: for light server tasks, a fan may not even be necessary.

Printing Recommendations

* Material: PETG is highly recommended if your Pi runs hot or operates 24/7, as it handles heat better over time. PLA is an excellent choice for a decorative finish (especially matte or wood filaments) if the temperatures stay moderate. * Resolution: 0.2mm for a clean look. * Support: All

Note

**This Thingiverse upload mirrors my original and first model published on Printables.**

Primary source and instructions for use (updates & changelog): **https://www.printables.com/model/1645260-the-pi-3b3b-desktop-server-case**

License

Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) You are free to: * Share — copy and redistribute the model in any medium or format * Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the model * Use commercially

Under the following terms:

• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to the original author
• ShareAlike — If you modify the model, you must distribute your contributions under the same license

This model is provided as-is, without warranty. Use at your own risk.