A microSD slot extender enables easy access, while an adapter board extends Raspberry Pi 5’s USB-C power port and converts its micro-HDMI outputs to full-size HDMI ones. It also houses a button battery for the real-time clock.
An IO expander board extends the GPIO pins, powers the two RGB fans, and connects the mini OLED. Then there’s an NVMe board to add an SSD (not supplied), and a power converter connected to a metal button that permits easy shutdown.
Power and control
Upon first power up, the fans spin continually. For full control of these and the RGB LEDs, you need to install the Pironman 5 software. This then creates a handy web dashboard for detailed system monitoring and the option to switch between several fan modes. Key stats are also shown on the mini OLED.
Cooling performance is impressive: in a five-minute stress test of all four cores, the CPU temperature maxed out at just above 60°C. Wi-Fi signal strength and quality does suffer a little due to the metal parts of the case, but it’s fine when kept reasonably close to the router.
Verdict
9/10
Quality components and detailed documentation make for a robust, beautiful cooling case with excellent performance.
Features
Tower cooler with PWM fan, 2 × RGB fans with dust filters, 0.96-inch OLED, NVMe M.2 SSD board, 2 × full-size HDMI ports, power button, RTC battery.
