Pironman 5 NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe 2.0/3.0 Mini PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5 Hailo-8L, AI Agent OpenClaw, Tower Cooler+Dual RGB Fans, 0.96'' OLED Module, Safe Shutdown, Standard HDMI, RGB Effect

I love the Raspberry Pi (RPi) family of tiny computers. I've been using them for over a decade. The RPi 5 is, hands down, the best release in the lineup yet. As an IT professional, I find that the RPi 5 could actually replace many people's old Windows 10 PCs and they'd be happy with it. I've been wanting to do a specialized build around the RPi 5 for a while, just to really see just how far I can push it. I recently had a small windfall, so I decided to pull the trigger and just go hog-wild. I got a 16GB RPi 5 (the most RAM you can get on it), a 1TB Samsung NVMe SSD, a good power supply, and this Pironman 5 case. At nearly $80, it's a far more expensive case than anything I've ever bought for an RPi before (over 4x more), but it's just so dang cool that I had to get it this time! What I Like: This is a full kit. It comes with an NVMe SSD adaptor that is specifically designed for use with this case, so that offsets some of the cost. These adaptors run between $10 - $20, and mounting one with other cases is... interesting. Because the adaptor is designed for use with this case, it all fits together inside neatly. This kit also has a power button that's much easier to use than the one built onto the RPi. This may sound like a little thing, but all the little things about this case add up to make it really nice. This case is the total package if you want something that will really look good on your desk. Yes, the lighting is cool, but this case also moves the power and HDMI ports around next to the USB and ethernet ports as well, so all your cables come out the back of the system. This makes cable management SO much easier and cleaner-looking. The lighting is programmable. You simply go to the website listed on the included assembly instructions and follow the instructions to download and install the software that controls it. The lighting has various modes it can run in, and can be controlled from the CLI or a simple web interface. The web interface is on port 34001, so it won't interfere with other web services if that's what you're running on your RPi 5. Heat management is a bit more of an issue on the RPi 5 than it has been on earlier RPi boards, but this case laughs in the face of that. I've been running my build pretty hard, and it hasn't even hit 50 degrees C. The heatsink and fan that comes with the case is incredibly efficient, and the 2 rear fans move plenty of air as well. It's whisper-quiet, too. The reviewer that complained about them being loud must have got a bad fan (it happens), mounted the fans backwards, or routed wires wrong so they hit fan blades. The little screen that comes with the case is really nice, too. Yes, it's small, but it kind of has to be for the look the case is going for. The resolution of it is good, and even with my not-so-great eyesight, it's quite legible. The information it displays can be changed according to what I read on the website, but I like its default of showing the CPU utilization and temp, the IP address of the system, RAM utilization, and free drive space. There are plugins for the taskbar that will give some of this same information, but why not leave the space there for other things instead? The assembly instructions are really clear and easy to understand. They show 24 steps, and the case really is that complex. Following the steps is simple, so even though this is a complex case, it isn't difficult to assemble. Just be careful to follow EVERY step. I accidentally skipped a step and had to backtrack to fix my mistake when I realized I'd made it. If you don't like like following lots of directions to assemble a project, this might not be the case for you. What I Like A Little Less: Like I just said in my last point, there are A LOT of steps to putting a system together in this case. You need to have your RPi 5 in-hand to put this thing together. It absolutely can not be the last thing you put in. This was a little disappointing for me because my RPi 5 came 2 days after the case, and I wanted to start assembling so all I had to do was pop the RPi 5 in when it got to me. Definitely not a problem, but be aware of it. The GPIO port in the case side is labeled with the pinout. This is a fantastic feature, but the labeling is laser-etched, and tiny bits of the protective paper get left behind in the etching when pulling it off. I had to gently scrape them off with my fingernail after removing the majority of the paper. I know, I'm being really picky with this. The side with the GPIO port is a little bit tricky to line up with the screw holes. Another reviewer mentioned this, but said he though it was his fault for not lining something else up just right. It turns out that he was being nice by saying that. There are little tabs on the GPIO extender that fit into holes in the clear side of the case for support. Because The clear cover that gets installed on the GPIO extender card pushes into the heatsink ever so slightly, this makes the side screw holes sit slightly out of alignment. It's easy to push things into place to line them up, but it will be an issue if you don't realize what's going on. What I Don't Like: The kit is missing some heat-transfer pads in my opinion. Most heatsinks for the RPi 5 have pads for the CPU, RAM, USB, and networking chips. Occasionally, they also have one for the other chip up in the corner by GPIO pin1. This kit comes with pads to put on the CPU, the chip by GPIO pin 1, and the power regulation circuit. Fortunately, I had pads for the other stuff from another source. I'm not sure this would really affect thermal performance because of where the back fans are, but I wanted to mention it. The software for this basically disables the power / storage activity LED on the RPi. This isn't a big problem while the system is in use since all the other LEDs are on and doing whatever you've configured them to do. However, when shutting down, all the lights go off before the RPi is done shutting down, a long time before. Before I found a fix for this, I only knew it was still working on shutting down by the text in the lower-left corner of the monitor. The software also slows down shutdown of the RPi. Because the power LED never turned red (it was disabled), i didn't realize the system was still shutting down as I tried to turn it back on because I had forgotten to configure something. Frankly, I didn't know if the power button was working to turn the RPi on again or not. This was particularly annoying before I found out that there was a firmware update available for my brand-new RPi 5. I downloaded and installed it with the command "sudo rpi-update" (without the quotation marks). After I ran that, the built-on power / storage activity LED got re-enabled when the case's software isn't running. It's a little weird, but at least I now know when the system is powered off and safe to unplug. I strongly recommend installing the software for the case, THEN running "sudo rpi-update" afterward to re-enable the on-board power LED when the other software isn't running. None of what I don't like was irritating enough for me to take any stars away, but I felt it needed mentioning. The bottom line is that this is a fantastic case for a nice RPi 5 system, even for the price, and I'm glad I got it.

I’ve had this case for over a year now, and I can honestly say it has been worth the money. It has done a great job keeping my Raspberry Pi 5 safe, and it has held up really well over time. When you use your Pi for a lot of different projects, having a case that feels solid, dependable, and well-designed makes a huge difference. What I like most about this case is that it feels like more than just a shell around the board. It turns the Raspberry Pi 5 into something that feels much more complete and premium. The aluminum construction, NVMe support, cooling setup, OLED screen, and safe shutdown features all help it feel like a serious upgrade instead of just basic protection. SunFounder also positions it as a mini PC style case for Raspberry Pi 5 projects like NAS, media, gaming, Home Assistant, and AI work, and that matches the kind of versatility it gives you. The AI HAT slot is another big reason this case stands out to me. That extra flexibility really comes in handy, especially if you are doing more advanced projects and want room to grow. The product is specifically described as supporting the Hailo-8L AI accelerator along with NVMe M.2 SSD sizes from 2230 through 2280, which gives it a lot more usefulness than a basic Pi case. I also appreciate that this is the kind of product that still feels like a good buy after the excitement of opening it is long gone. A year later, I’m still happy I bought it. That says more to me than a first impression ever could. It has protected my Raspberry Pi 5, it has stayed useful, and it still feels like one of those accessories you do not regret buying. Overall, if you have a Raspberry Pi 5, I really think you should own one of these cases. It is well worth the money, it adds real functionality, and it gives your Pi a safer, more polished, more capable home. You will not regret it.

muito bem embalado, ótima qualidade, manual muito claro.

This is an excellent product and my go to for testing or using any Raspberry Pi equipment as its fast. Excellent product with good instructions. Put together in about an hour and impressed. Well thought out design and all fits well. Support are excellent too when I contacted them. Extra software is easy to install and kicks in after a reboot. LED’s look amazing too. Finally, I am not connected to this company at all, just a very happy customer - Recommended!

El producto está en perfectas condiciones, el montaje es muy preciso y requiere habilidades técnicas, es importante saber que no está incluida la raspberry ni la ssd, por lo que es importante obtenerlas antes de el montaje. Una vez instalado se tiene que instalar el SO a la targeta micro SD y luego a la SSD. El software y los scripts de Piron man 5 son muy chulos te permiten controlar los ventiladores, leds y incluso la pantalla oled. Recomiendo este producto a todos los aficionados de Raspberry!

Ich habe lange nach einem Gehäuse gesucht, das meinen Ansprüchen an Design, Kühlung und Funktionalität für meinen Raspberry Pi 5 gerecht wird – mit dem Pironman 5 bin ich endlich fündig geworden! Top Features für mich: Absolut geiles Design: Das Gehäuse sieht aus wie ein Mini-Gaming-PC und ist auf jedem Schreibtisch ein Hingucker! Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, und die Optik ist wirklich außergewöhnlich für ein Pi-Gehäuse. All-in-One Lösung: Hier ist wirklich alles dabei, was man braucht – aktive Kühlung, Platz für eine NVMe-SSD, Netzschalter, Lüftersteuerung und sogar LEDs. Das Setup ist unkompliziert, alles passt perfekt zusammen und macht einen sehr wertigen Eindruck. NVMe ready: Ich habe eine 256GB NVMe-SSD verbaut, und es war wirklich einfach. Wer ein schnelles und stabiles System will, kommt um NVMe eigentlich nicht herum. Super Kühlung: Die Temperatursteuerung funktioniert hervorragend. Meine CPU-Temperatur liegt im Home Assistant-Betrieb mit AdGuard bei ca. 40 °C – und das sogar ohne, dass die Lüfter anspringen müssen! Erst wenn’s wirklich heiß wird, schalten sich die Lüfter temperaturgesteuert (über die Pironman 5 Software) zu. Für mich optimal gelöst. NVMe-Kühler: Ich habe zusätzlich einen NVMe-Kühler installiert, um die Lebensdauer der SSD zu verlängern. Auch hierfür ist im Gehäuse genug Platz vorhanden. Bausatz und Montage: Das Gehäuse wird als Bausatz geliefert und war in ca. 30 Minuten komplett aufgebaut. Die Anleitung ist verständlich, alle Teile sind sauber verarbeitet und passen perfekt – auch als Anfänger bekommt man das locker hin. Praxiseinsatz: Home Assistant läuft absolut stabil und schnell auf dem System, inklusive AdGuard. Keine Überhitzung, keine Probleme, und dazu noch ein echt schickes Gehäuse. Fazit: Das Pironman 5 ist für mich das perfekte Gehäuse für den Raspberry Pi 5 – kompromisslos bei Design, Ausstattung und Funktion. Eine klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die mehr als nur eine „Plastikbox“ wollen und Wert auf Performance sowie Optik legen!

Awesome product. Perfect for RPi 5. Same as described. Very very good quality & performance (100/100). Initially display will not work. Don’t worry, Install Pironman 5 software from GitHub. It will ask for restart. And after restart, Wow… display will start working.