PiTower Aluminum Mini Tower Case for Raspberry Pi 5 with 1.3" OLED Display, Triple RGB Cooling Fans, NVMe SSD & PCIe Support, Safe Shutdown Power Button, RTC, All Ports Accessible (Grey)

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Even though they represent to be independent companies, the iUniker Pitower case is in fact the Elecrow Pitower RPI5, it ships in the same box but does include the latest Elecrow v2.0 manual, which unfortunately still has some errors. Strangely, its currently a few $$ cheaper here on Amazon. When finally assembled correctly, (the 16 pin PI5 to SSD ribbon cable is shown in 2 different orientations - it must be installed with track line facing the heatsink) you have tackled the extremely fragile 7 pin ribbon connections and hopefully be ready to install their firmware - good luck unless you are an experienced Raspberry / Python user. The implementation from GitHub or other sources is fully manual. When finally completed you will have one of the more attractive cases, but the fans are loud and cannot be dimmed only the colorizing selected. Rufus gives incorrect answers in this respect. If you are new to python and or have large hands, I suggest staying way from this case - the SunFounder Piroman 5 has a less attractive more industrial look, but has few quirks on the build and easy installation of the Firmware with more adjust of the fan speed and brightness. Then you can focus on using the device rather than fighting just to get it to work. I worked with Elecrow at length to resolve my own connector issues and their issues - but in the end just returned this version as I have the Elecrow units. The aggravation was not worth it. I also now own the Pironman 5 and have started building the Freenove FNK0107. Both cost a little more, have the industrial look but don't have build or firmware installation issues (so far)!

This is a neat little case for the Raspberry Pi 5. Everything arrived well organized, and all of the parts were clearly labeled. The instructions were easy to follow, and the full assembly took me a little over an hour. All of the holes lined up correctly and the screws fit as expected, so credit to the manufacturer for good quality control. The metal enclosure feels nice in the hand, and the beveled plexiglass sides give it a really polished look. The three included fans run quietly and appear to keep themselves visually synchronized since they power on at the same time. Whenever the system is powered, the fans run automatically. The included breakout board adds a lot of useful functionality. You get a real-time clock with a backup battery, an M.2 SSD mount, two full-size HDMI ports, and relocated ports for both the SD card slot and the USB-C power input. The GPIO pinouts are still accessible, although they sit slightly recessed inside the case. The power switch is convenient, and while the OLED display is a nice addition, it is a bit too small to be especially practical for everyday use. There are a few downsides worth mentioning. My unit wobbles slightly on its four feet, which may just come down to tolerances or the surface it sits on. I also could not find a way to disable the RGB lighting on the fans, so the lighting is always on. Another thing I noticed is that there seems to be quite a bit of unused space inside the case, which feels like a missed opportunity for expansion or additional hardware. Overall, this case is clearly designed to impress visually, and it definitely delivers on that front. The feature set is generous, assembly is straightforward, and the price feels appropriate for what you get. If you want a Pi 5 case with strong visual appeal and lots of built-in extras, this one is worth considering.

Looks cool, seems to keep the Pi 5 cool so far. But be aware the fans are super loud. Was planning on having this sit next to the tv as a media server but it’s way too loud to have in the same room. Just be aware.

A mini fish bowl PC case, accept it comes with connectivity on steroids. The only thing it's missing is a place to put a AI hat. Took me about 45 minutes to put it all together just take him my time while watching TV, that has two intake fans and one exhaust fan. It's actually a pretty good design because it pulls cool air inifrom the back and then one fan pulls heat out the top creating positive pressure which is what should happen. The heat sink for the board is actually pretty extensive and this kit basically comes with three daughter boards one that duplicates the ports for the HDMI and takes you from the pesky micro HDMI / mini HDMI up to regular HDMI that's worth ten bucks right there. Then you get the m.2 connectivity there's another hat. And then you have the multiple fan boards but you also duplicate the GPIO so you don't lose GPIO pins to a cooling fan. It adds a power on off switch and of course the mini OLED display. The case is definitely solid and the build is what I would call 95% great had one screw that didn't seat and was stripped out. The acrylic bezels are the best I've seen on any of these they're actually pretty thick and they have a beveled edge which I did not seen before needy so it's actually very smooth and very good. So this is an absolutely excellent raspberry pi case. A couple notes to help you out The ribbon cables when you slide those in there's a little black tab that pushes down to lock them into place if it's not up pull it up before you slide the ribbon cable in they're very small. Also you're going to have to route some of the wires for the fan on top behind the motherboard, so you want to have a workspace where you can lay it down to do that. Everything is labeled really really well individually bagged, so don't open everything up just do it as you go and it'll make it much easier. It does have a nice little hum from the fans but nothing really loud. I would call this a medium skill build it's not for novices or first time, but it's not extremely hard as long as you take your time The instructions are very good.

great case just got a bad board with the 3 fan headers, fans work individualy when testing

There is a lot to like about this case, starting with the fact that it’s incredibly affordable without sacrificing quality. I used this for our local computer club and needed something that looked great, offered durability, and remained extensible for future upgrades. The included components are top-rate, and the open accessibility during the build process made it a joy to put together with the students. The "bling factor" is a huge hit—the colored fan lights attract the kids like moths to a flame. Once they’re drawn in by the lights, they discover Batocera, and before you know it, they’re learning and playing in a whole new world of Linux. It’s an easy, fun, and high-impact build.

This little aluminum mini tower case for the Raspberry Pi 5 is honestly one of the more unique kits I have put together. The packaging alone gives you the sense that this is more than just a simple enclosure, and once you open everything up you realize there are a lot of individual parts included. It really does feel like assembling a miniature desktop PC rather than just dropping a board into a shell. The build process took some patience but it was enjoyable. There are several small screws, brackets, panels, fans, and cables to work through. The instructions were clear enough and everything lined up properly once you take your time. Installing the smaller components and routing the cables was probably the most detailed part of the assembly, but it is very doable if you are comfortable building PC hardware. The aluminum construction feels solid and gives it a premium look. Once assembled it looks like a scaled down gaming tower sitting on the desk. The triple RGB fans and the small OLED display add a fun visual element, especially when paired with a Pi project that runs continuously. It definitely stands out compared to standard plastic cases. I also like that the design keeps all ports accessible and supports NVME storage through the included hardware. That makes this feel more like a full mini workstation rather than a basic hobby enclosure. The safe shutdown power button is another nice touch that makes daily use feel more polished. One thing to keep in mind is that the fans are always active and can be noticeable depending on where you place it. In a workshop or tech area it is fine, but in a quiet room you will probably hear it running. With that said the airflow is excellent and temperatures stay very stable. Overall this is a really cool kit for anyone who enjoys building projects around the Raspberry Pi 5. It is not just a case, it is more like assembling a tiny PC from parts, which makes the experience fun as well as functional.