An improved, self-supporting portable electronics case for withstanding impact forces, dead loads and torsional forces, the case comprising a first plate having a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first sidewall defining at least one opening extending between the first surface and the second surface, and a first set of flanges. The case further includes a second plate having a third surface, a fourth surface, at least one second sidewall defining at least one opening extending between the third surface and the fourth surface, and a second set of flanges extending from the second plate; and at least one spacer joined to the first set of flanges and the second set of flanges.