Official Raspberry Pi 5 Case

Product Description

Raspberry Pi 5 Case

The updated case for Raspberry Pi 5, priced at $10, builds on the aesthetic of its Raspberry Pi 4 predecessor, but adds a host of new usability and thermal-management features.

An integrated 2.79 (max) CFM fan, with fluid dynamic bearings selected for low noise and an extended operating lifetime, connects to the four-pin JST connector on Raspberry Pi 5 to provide temperature‑controlled cooling. Air is drawn in through a 360‑degree slot under the lid, blown over a heatsink attached to the BCM2712 AP, and exhausted through connector apertures and vents in the base.

We’ve lengthened the case, and tweaked the retention features, to make it possible to insert the Raspberry Pi 5 board without removing the SD card. And by removing the top of the case, it is now possible to stack multiple cases, as well as to mount HATs on top of the fan, using spacers and GPIO header extensions.

Raspberry Pi Bumper

Protect and secure your Raspberry Pi 5 with Raspberry Pi Bumper, a snap-on silicone cover that protects the bottom and edges of the board.

27W USB-C Power Supply

Raspberry Pi 5 consumes significantly less power, and runs significantly cooler, than Raspberry Pi 4 when running an identical workload. However, the much higher performance ceiling means that for the most intensive workloads, and in particular for pathological “power virus” workloads, peak power consumption increases to around 12W, versus 8W for Raspberry Pi 4.

When using a standard 5V, 3A (15W) USB-C power adapter with Raspberry Pi 5, by default we must limit downstream USB current to 600mA to ensure that we have sufficient margin to support these workloads. This is lower than the 1.2A limit on Raspberry Pi 4, though generally still sufficient to drive mice, keyboards, and other low‑power peripherals.

Active Cooler

Raspberry Pi 5 has been designed to handle typical client workloads, uncased, with no active cooling. Users who wish to use the board uncased under continuous heavy load, without throttling, have the option of adding a $5 Active Cooler. This attaches to the board via two new mounting holes, and connects to the same four-pin JST connector as the case fan.

A radial blower, again selected for low noise and extended operating lifetime, pushes air through an extruded and milled aluminium heatsink. Both the case and the Active Cooler are able to keep Raspberry Pi 5 well below the thermal throttle point for typical ambient temperatures and worst-case loads. The cooling performance of the Active Cooler is somewhat superior, making it particularly suitable for overclockers.

Raspberry Pi RTC Battery

ML2020 Manganese Rechargeable Lithium Battery for powering Raspberry Pi 5’s real-time clock. Supplied with a pre-fitted two-pin JST plug to connect to Raspberry Pi 5’s dedicated RTC battery connector, and an adhesive mounting pad.

The official Raspberry Pi 5 case| Integrated temperature-controlled cooling fan that connects to the fan connector on Raspberry Pi 5 |2mm × 17mm × 4mm heatsink with self-adhesive pad improves heat transfer from the processor|Easily removable lid exposes fan and breakout slot for cables and GPIO|Integrated mounting features allow for case stacking| HATs can be mounted to the enclosure with stand-offs and GPIO header extenders (not included) |Four silicone feet for the case are included| Input voltage: 5V DC supplied via four-pin fan header on Raspberry Pi 5 | Fan speed control: Pulse width modulation control with tachometer| Maximum airflow: 2.79 CFM| Maximum fan speed: 8000 RPM +/- 15%| Case material: ABS (base frame lid) and PC (fan assembly)