Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe Case for RPi 5

Description

The Argon ONE V3 Case has been upgraded for compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5, featuring a sleek black finish and enhanced features. The active cooling system now boasts a blower-type PWM programmable 30mm fan, strategically repositioned within the case for quieter operation. Passive cooling is further improved with the addition of a heatsink on the power management chip of the Raspberry Pi 5, complementing the existing CPU heatsink to address potential heat concerns during intensive use.

 

 

We conducted a thermal stress test with the Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM) paired with the Argon One V3 Case, and even when the RPi5 is overclocked to 3.0GHz, it remains cool. The heat dissipation is truly remarkable!

 

 

The Raspberry Pi 5 benefits from improved communication and power management through the Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 chip, which controls various features and functions of the Argon ONE V3. The power button at the back facilitates versatile functionality, including safe shutdowns, reboots, and forced shutdowns, thanks to the open-sourced script. This script allows users to customize the Argon ONE V3’s power-related actions, such as manual or automatic booting after a power outage by setting the jumper pins inside the case.

 

 

Cable management remains streamlined with two neatly positioned full-sized HDMI ports at the back, enabling the Raspberry Pi 5 to support dual monitors. The magnetic cover provides convenient access to the custom color-coded GPIO pins, while the built-in IR receiver ensures compatibility with the Argon IR remote, enhancing its capabilities as a media player. Additionally, users can enjoy audio accessories with the optional 3.5mm audio jack via the internal DAC audio board upgrade, available in a separate listing.

 

 

What’s particularly special about this Argon One case is its optional M.2 NVMe base,  The NVMe base connects to your Raspberry Pi 5 via the PCIe connector, allowing you to utilize M.2 NVMe storage for media, games, and more. You can boot your Raspberry Pi 5 from fast NVMe storage or use it alongside a MicroSD card OS for storage purposes.

 

Note: You will need to use an official 27W Raspberry Pi power supply with this case to ensure sufficient power for the Raspberry Pi, case, and