Raspberry Pi 5 Ultimate Starter Kit-128GB Edition/Raspberry Pi OS Pre-Installed/Premium Case/Low Noise Bearing System Fan&Heatsinks Cambo / 5A USB-C Power Supply/Micro HDMI Cable (Metal Case)

YOU DO NOT GET A RASPBERRY WITH THIS KIT! YOU WILL NOT START ANYTHING AT ALL.

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Dropped a Pi 5 into this metal suit and temperatures chilled out immediately. The low noise fan and included heatsinks move enough air to avoid throttling during compiles, and the NVMe hat turns the little board into a zippy mini server. Fitment is tight but precise, ports line up, and the lid clears the M.2 without weird flex. Assembly takes a patient 15 minutes, tiny screws and standoffs demand a magnetized driver. Noise is present but library quiet, good for a desk or van build. Durability gets high marks, this thing feels like it could survive a gear bag tumble. Value is solid if you care about performance and storage speed, less so if you are running basic GPIO projects. Size is still backpack friendly and the all metal shell looks clean next to audio gear. Access to the microSD and headers is workable, just plan your wiring before you button it up.

I’ve been using this premium metal case with PCIe NVMe hat for my Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) for about a week and a half, and the construction quality is solid with well designed components that improve both functionality and cooling performance. The metal case provides robust protection for the Pi 5 while maintaining access to all ports. The removable cover makes installation and maintenance straightforward. The case feels substantial without being excessively heavy, and the fit is precise for the Pi 5 board. The PCIe expansion board X1001 integrates cleanly into the setup. Installing an M.2 NVMe SSD (I used a 2280 length drive) significantly improves storage performance compared to SD card or USB storage. The expansion board mounts securely and connects to the Pi’s PCIe interface without issues. The active cooler for the Pi 5 CPU is effective at managing temperatures. The temperature controlled fan adjusts speed based on load, ramping up during intensive tasks and remaining quiet during idle or light use. The aluminum heatsink with thermally conductive adhesive creates good thermal contact with the CPU. The installation was straightforward. I mounted the Pi 5 in the case, installed the PCIe expansion board, attached the NVMe SSD, and secured the active cooler with the spring loaded push pins. The 4 pin fan cable connects directly to the Pi’s fan header. The whole process took about 30 minutes. The low noise bearing system fan operates quietly at lower speeds. During idle or light tasks, the fan is barely audible. Under sustained load, the fan becomes noticeable but not distractingly loud. The cooling performance keeps temperatures well controlled. The NVMe SSD boot performance is significantly faster than SD card storage. System responsiveness and application loading times are noticeably improved. The case design allows adequate airflow for the active cooler to function effectively. The ventilation maintains good thermal performance without requiring excessive fan speed. One consideration is that the Raspberry Pi 5 board and NVMe SSD are not included. You’ll need to purchase these separately, which adds to the total cost. For anyone building a high performance Raspberry Pi 5 setup with NVMe storage and effective cooling, this metal case kit delivers quality construction with practical expansion and thermal management features.

If you are upgrading to the Raspberry Pi 5, you already know two things: it is incredibly powerful, and it runs significantly hotter than the Pi 4. I picked up this premium metal case combo for my 8GB model, and it has completely transformed my single-board computer into a miniature desktop powerhouse. First, the build quality of the metal case is exceptional. It feels heavy, durable, and premium, acting as a giant passive heatsink to help draw heat away from the board. When paired with the included low-noise bearing system fan and copper heatsinks, the thermal performance is absolutely outstanding. Even when running heavy retro-gaming emulators or compiling code, my Pi 5 stays comfortably cool, and the fan is whisper-quiet—no annoying high-pitched whine that you get with cheaper mini-fans. The real star of this kit, however, is the included PCIe NVMe HAT. Installing this was a breeze, and it allowed me to bypass the slow MicroSD card entirely and boot my Pi directly from a high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD. The difference in boot times, file transfers, and overall system responsiveness is night and day. Having the storage solution, active cooling system, and a rugged protective case all integrated into one neat package is an incredible value. Whether you are using your Pi 5 for a home server, a retro console, or a desktop replacement, this case is an absolute must-have. Pros: Exceptional Thermal Management: The combination of the metal case, heatsinks, and ultra-quiet fan keeps the Pi 5 from thermal throttling under heavy loads. NVMe SSD Support: The included PCIe HAT allows for lightning-fast M.2 storage, dramatically outperforming standard SD cards. Premium Construction: The heavy-duty metal chassis looks sleek and provides excellent physical protection for the board. All-in-One Value: Includes everything you need—the case, the HAT, the fan, and all the necessary mounting hardware. Cons: Wi-Fi Signal Interference: As with all heavy metal cases, it can slightly reduce onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range, so a wired Ethernet connection is recommended for the best network speeds. Assembly Required: There are several small screws and standoffs to align the NVMe board with the main Pi, which requires a bit of patience during initial setup.

Very functional. The speed is controlled by which version Pi you install in it. I chose a 16GB version. The build quality is great, there are no sharp edges and all the needed access holes are there. It comes with the NVMe hat and Pi 5s have a built in power switch so the normal compatibility issues aren't issues at all. At $36 (with coupon) this case is quite a value. As a matter of fact, this kit and a low power, used, OEM M.2 2230 SSD (<$50) makes entering the world of Pi quite economical. I am using one to teach my 10 year old neighbor Linux (he thinks Batocera is a game) — he’s having too much fun to realize he’s learning!

As other reviewers have mentioned, this unit can be a bit more difficult to assemble than other comparable cases. I think anyone who has assembled a pc before or has experience working with RPis before will be absolutely fine, but I can see how this would be annoying for someone just entering the hobby. To those of you, I recommend treating this like a Lego set, just follow the directions to the best of your ability. The metal is pretty flimsy and you can easily snap it if you try to force it, so you have to go slow. The fit and finish of the metal is okay, machined edges were mostly smooth and beveled but there was a sharp corner here and there. The powdercoat on the outside looks good but not very uniform on the inside and a bit sloppy. Functionally, I was able to assemble it with minimal issues and it has been performing just fine as a case. There is room for one M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSDs (2230/2242/2260/2280 length) as well as the included active cooler. The unit functions perfectly as a case, the X1001 supported a M.2 SSD I tested with the setup. The active cooler appeared to be running but the metal case acts like a heatsink and once it gets hot, the active cooling isn't really making much of a difference. I personally don't love the aesthetics of the case and will be looking for something lighter and a bit more travel friendly as I don't want to throw this in a bag or case loose with other electronics. I don't know if this is really that great of a value because there are better offerings at the same price point. This performs the basic functions of a case with ssd expansion and active cooling but there are just so many more better looking, better made, more interesting cases than what this offers. I'd skip this one.