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Black enclosure with dual HDMI ports and active cooler fan

MCDODO

MCDODO DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case with Active Cooler Dual HDMI M.2 NVMe 2230 2242 2260 2280

SKU CH-NFS8-6NAV7

Protects a Raspberry Pi 5 while adding M.2 NVMe SSD slots in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes, an active cooler, dual full-size HDMI outputs, a rear USB-C port, GPIO access and power and reset buttons

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • Active cooling protects the Pi 5 with the Armor Lite V5 cooler
  • Dual full-size HDMI ports simplify display connections
  • M.2 NVMe SSD support for 2230 2242 2260 2280 sizes
  • Power and reset buttons give easy on/off control
  • GPIO expansion board and dust cover keep pins accessible and protected

Raspberry Pi 5 enclosure with active cooling

The DeskPi Lite case fits the Raspberry Pi 5 and adds an Armor Lite V5 active cooler to manage thermals under load. A built-in power button and reset switch give direct control without pulling cables. GPIO pins remain reachable through an expansion board while a dust cover protects unused pins. The design targets makers who want a compact, cooled housing with accessible I/O.

M.2 NVMe support across four lengths

A PCIe x1 HAT routes the Pi 5's PCIe lane to an M-key slot accepting 2230 2242 2260 2280 NVMe drives. This adds fast local storage for operating systems, databases or media caches. Builders needing more than one drive or a PCIe x4 link will not find that capacity here. The single lane also limits peak throughput compared with desktop platforms.

Dual full-size HDMI and rear USB-C routing

A daughter board converts the Pi 5's micro-HDMI ports to two standard HDMI outputs for straightforward monitor connections. The USB-C power port is rerouted to the rear panel for cleaner cable runs. No additional HATs, cameras or audio boards are included in the package. Users requiring extra headers or specialised add-ons must source them separately.

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Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

Does the PCIe-to-M.2 HAT in this case block the Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO header?

The case includes a GPIO expansion board and a dust cover, so the header remains accessible and protected while the HAT is installed.

How can I verify the Armor Lite V5 active cooler is running after I power on the Pi 5?

The cooler spins up automatically when the board boots; you can confirm operation by feeling airflow through the case vents or checking the fan-speed reading in the Pi's hardware monitor.

Which M.2 NVMe lengths are supported and do I need to supply my own mounting hardware?

The HAT accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key NVMe drives; the package includes the standoffs and screws required to secure the SSD, so no extra hardware is needed.

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