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Metal case P579 for Raspberry Pi 5 with M.2 NVMe HAT support

MCDODO

MCDODO PCIe Metal Case P579 for Raspberry Pi 5

SKU CH-99YD-PKFDE

Metal case holds a Raspberry Pi 5 with top-mounted M.2 NVMe HAT and active cooler, includes mounting hardware

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • Supports top-mounted M.2 NVMe HATs like X1000, X1001, X1003, X1004, X1012, X1015, M901
  • Fits Raspberry Pi 5 Active Coolers H505 and H509 for thermal management
  • All ports, power button and micro SD slot remain accessible with case installed
  • Metal enclosure updated to 40.8 mm height in March 2024 for improved clearance
  • Includes 4 spacers, 4 copper nuts, 4 screws and 4 rubber pads for assembly

Metal Case P579 for Raspberry Pi 5

The MCDODO P579 is a metal enclosure built for the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer. It accepts the board together with a top-mounted PCIe to M.2 NVMe HAT such as the X1001, X1004, X1003, X1015 or X1000. The case also fits the official Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler models H505 or H509. All primary ports and the microSD slot remain accessible while the board is installed.

Upgrade from plastic shells or bare-board setups

The P579 replaces lightweight plastic cases or open-air mounting when a builder needs rigid protection and a unified stack for the Pi 5 plus an NVMe HAT and active cooler. The case height was revised from 35.8 mm to 40.8 mm in the March 2024 update to P579-V2, V3 and V4, so the taller revision is required whenever the combined board stack exceeds the original clearance. Buyers using only the Pi 5 without a HAT or cooler do not need the extra height.

Sustained load behaviour with active cooling

With the supported active cooler installed, the metal chassis acts as a heat spreader for the Pi 5 SoC during prolonged workloads. The enclosure keeps the PCIe to M.2 NVMe HAT and cooler mechanically aligned, preventing thermal throttling that can occur when a bare board or flexing plastic case lets the cooler lose contact. The package includes M2.5 spacers, copper nuts, screws and rubber pads; the Pi 5, HAT, SSD, cooler and power supply are not included.

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Specifications

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Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

What clearance does the MCDODO P579 case provide for a Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler H505 or H509?

The case is designed to support installation of the Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler models H505 and H509, with the updated V2 version increasing internal height to 40.8 mm from the original 35.8 mm.

Which screws and spacers from the packing list are used to secure the Raspberry Pi 5 board inside the metal case?

Use the four M2.5 x 5+5 mm spacers, four M2.5 x 6 mm copper nuts, and four KM2.5 x 4 mm screws included in the packing list to mount the Raspberry Pi 5 SBC.

When should the four rubber pads supplied with the P579 case be replaced?

Replace the adhesive rubber pads if they lose grip, peel away from the metal base, or no longer prevent the case from sliding on your work surface.

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