Case Argon NEO 5 for Raspberry Pi 5 with M.2 NVMe PCIe support, fan and heatsink, aluminum, black

Argon NEO 5 is an aluminum case engineered for the Raspberry Pi 5 that integrates M.2 NVMe PCIe storage support with combined active and passive cooling. The enclosure accepts a single M.2 NVMe drive and provides a fitted space for the Raspberry Pi 5 board layout while using an aluminum body to conduct heat away from internal components. Built-in thermal elements include a dedicated heatsink and a compact fan to maintain stable operating temperatures under sustained load.

Advantages

The case combines a durable aluminum shell with internal cooling to reduce thermal throttling and extend component longevity. Support for an M.2 NVMe PCIe drive adds high-speed onboard storage without external adapters, saving space and simplifying wiring. A preconfigured fan and a large-area heatsink work together to evacuate heat from the CPU and NVMe drive, enabling sustained performance for demanding tasks. The enclosure is designed to match the Raspberry Pi 5 board layout for straightforward installation and a compact footprint.

Suitable for

• Compact home servers and NAS-like media storage using NVMe drives
• Edge computing and IoT gateways requiring sustained performance
• Development boards running continuous workloads, test benches, or CI nodes
• Multimedia playback and small-scale streaming applications

Key specifications

• Material: aluminum enclosure for improved heat dissipation
• Cooling: integrated heatsink plus active fan for thermal management
• Storage interface: internal M.2 NVMe PCIe slot compatible with single-sided M.2 NVMe drives (form factor compatibility depends on drive size)
• Compatibility: designed for Raspberry Pi 5 board layout and connectors
• Finish: black anodized exterior
• Form factor: compact desktop enclosure suitable for rack-free deployments

How to use

Install the Raspberry Pi 5 board into the case following the alignment points for the board’s mounting holes and connector openings. Fit an M.2 NVMe drive into the internal PCIe slot, secure it with the supplied standoff and screw, and confirm the drive is seated correctly. Attach the heatsink to the CPU and other recommended contact points, then connect the fan to the Raspberry Pi 5’s power header or designated fan header. After assembly, route power to the Raspberry Pi 5 and verify that the fan spins and the system recognizes the NVMe drive in firmware or the operating system.

Usage recommendations

For optimal thermal performance, ensure adequate ambient airflow around the case and avoid blocking ventilation openings. Use M.2 NVMe drives within the case’s supported size and power envelope, and periodically check fan operation and drive temperatures during intensive tasks. If operating in a continuously high-load environment, consider configuring system-level thermal limits and monitoring to prevent prolonged overheating.