Is This The Best Raspberry Pi 4 Case? The New Argon One M.2 - Review
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- In this video, we take a look at the all-new Argon One M.2 Raspberry Pi 4 case.
With support for an M.2 SSD, a built-in safe shutdown button, a Cooling fan plus Passive cooing using the aluminum case, 2 Full-Size HDMI ports, and an IR receiver This is my new favorite case for the Pi4 but is it the best raspberry pi 4 case?
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Are you thinking about picking this case up? If not what’s your go to case for the pi4 right now?
I love my old case, can just sell like a addon to the old case ? Ask them please
Well, I would pick this case up, but I had a few 2.5" SSDs lying around, so my go to case right now is the NESPi 4 case. Just the noisy fan is annoying having it on my desk...
Maybe
I would if they shipped to Ireland :(
I do not own a Raspberry Pi system.
I love that these cases actually make the pi look like a mini pc rather than having cables going out the sides.
Yes, my pet peeve with the Pi is the form factor with connectors in all directions. It's messy on the desktop and difficult for makers to enclose inside boxes. Why? To save $15 on a different style of case? Khadas, NVidia, and a few other SBC mfrs have broken rank and I'm hopeful that 3rd party CM4 carrier board mfrs will get the message.
My wife and her brother got sneaky and bought me this whole setup for Christmas I finally got it to arrive today so excited
I was sold at "Two Full Size HDMI Ports"
Me too...
Over time there are few and fewer bottlenecks for the RPi... This is amazing
You are the bottleneck now **somalian pirate meme**
You would actually be surprised to learn, this is a quad core desktop. The RPI 4 8gb is more powerful than my laptop.
@@Revon-Feuer quad core with no hyper threading...
@@applepoop10 i have a dual core with .5 threads lamo my laptop is trashcan
Yeah, there are a few things that need to happen though imo. All peripheral connectors need to be facing in one direction like this case (ideally modular so you can remove what you don't want), native m2 support, USB-C options instead of the huge, ancient, crappy ones.
4:20 please do not use thermal compound in this scenario. thermal compound is meant to be in a very thin layer to fill in the microscopic gaps between two touching surfaces. if the case is designed with thermal pads in mind, then the gap will be too large for thermal compound to be effective in any way. just use the pads, buy new ones if you have to.
The clearance between the post and the chip is very very close. I would say it's touching. When you disassemble this case from the pi, the pads included are smashed very thin and are hardly reusable. If you intend on swapping boards in this thing, you'll need extra pads which aren't included. I think paste is a perfectly acceptable use in this case.
Like with the Flirc case some people use those 15mmx15mm copper shims to make up the gap while using the paste on either side. Seems to work pretty well, but it's one of those things you only really do for your own satisfaction, seeing those slightly lower numbers. I don't believe even the Flirc case throttles with the thermal pad installed.
@@TwistedD85 Yep, that's what I do, but it's a hassle to figure out which shim thickness to use. If one goes too big and screws the board down, your R Pi is toast. The plus side of using shims is that one can open the case and put it back together without worrying about finding the right pad if the original gets destroyed.
@@j7a1k1e They must have changed the tolerances on this new case, then, because I could swear there is way too big of a gap for thermal paste on the original ArgonOne.
It's a bit ironic to se a "...metal case " & then to see that they "forgot" the basics of thermal resistance/transfer - those thermal blocks should have been polished NOT sand/bead blasted - it's like making a car & then shipping it with 1 wheel missing - they won't know the difference :-)
Man, Chris Barnatt is going to love this!
Yeah, I was also thinking that this does everything that Chris' 'ultimate steam punk rig' does, except it's all slick and commercial. But, you've got to admit that those polished brass plates put a smile on your face. ;-)
Wow...just when I get settled in with my case collection for my Pi 4s, Argon does it again!
The pain is real......
I wasn't crazy about the micro HDMI, but with some of the better cases using full sized HDMI ports, I'm kinda hoping the pi5 is just just a cpu/gpu upgrade with everything remaining the same, that way we can hold on to the cases.
Same here. I would LOVE a faster CPU/GPU and hardware acceleration for chromium
Imagine a 6 core CPU boosting to 2-2.5 GHz and a GPU boosting to 1 GHz. That would be a monster chip. Probably needs the ice tower cooler at that point though
@@charliemaybe id be willing to buy one for that
I'll settle for finished drivers for hardware acceleration in the meantime. The hardware is much faster than what the drivers allow.
Not gonna happen, the Pi4 already struggles without a cooling system in stress tests (even more powerful chips in such small sizes won't perform well without proper cooling).
The company does not recommend thermal paste. i asked for the Argon one case as i use the pads. (swapped cases and tried to swap back) so i contacted the company.
here is the e-mail!
Thank you for contacting us. We wouldn't readily recommend you use Thermal Paste, but it is possible.
Please keep in mind to only use this on the CPU chip, and NOT the RAM chip, because there's a great chance you could damage the RAM chip with thermal paste.
Please also keep in mind to use as minimal paste as possible though so that you don't damage your board.
Best REgards,
Thanks for the info 👍🏻
Yeah I noticed they don't look they make contact so the pad needs some thickness. I cut the pad in half for the ram because it's too big .
I believe you can buy larger sheets and cut off what you need. Anyone got a idea who’s the supplier is?
@@NewAgeDIY www.amazon.ca/COOLOOdirect-15x15x1mm-Silicone-Conductive-Northbridge/dp/B074K55CWF/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=thermal+pads&qid=1602001597&sr=8-10 is what i bought. they work fine. just have to be 1mm.
@@cyprus125 Many thanks for the link.
I like the full-size HDMI and the cooling solution. The M.2 SATA over USB is better than SD but its still a hack - here's hoping Pi5 gets a U.2 connector.
I wonder why they did not use the USB-C connecter instead for the USB to SATA adaptor. Update: the USB-C port is only USB 2.0.
@@PerMejdal I can't see any advantage to that.
@@PerMejdal Because the USB-C connector is the default power connector.
Per Mejdal Rasmussen not only is it just for power, but the specification is non standard.
Wild Biker Bill it is not connected and inaccessible when using the case. It however only 2.0.
Now, after watching this video my love for this case has gone up.
The layout and installation of the M.2 is super easy.
Access to the SD card is not a problem. Let’s give it Doug score of 9 out of 10👍🏼
$45 feels a little high though the speeds and the internal m.2 is pretty neat. Hopefully they'll have a sale at some point. Thanks for sharing!
Devinatron I mean it is clearly a higher end case tho so the price is justified especially considering how much you get
@@cookiemonster-ky9ru I get it, and you get a lot for the price. I just personally wish it was lower and can't wait for a sale. It doesn't quite fit in my frivolous budget just yet.
Devinatron I wish the best of luck to you friend
It's quite a big jump in price over the original Argon 1. I bought one of those just to see what is was like. At $45, I would have to have a good reason as it adds a lot to the total cost, especially when I already have USB SSDs, and don't have any M.2 SSDs. The cost starts getting to the point where for many things a used i3 or i5 PC with 8GB would be cheaper and faster, depending on what you plan to do with it.
Zeric E I sound like this isn’t for you then tbh but I’d say your getting a lot for the price especially considering you get the gpio if you need it and full sized HDMI ports
Love this case. Peeling the plastic from the thermal pads was the most difficult task in assemble.
gonna buy this for my kids and tell them that this is ps5.
ahahahahahahah
Way to small. You need a full tower.
Don't be cruel. They would remember that, especially when your birthday comes around...
Try to 3D print a "bootleg ps5 case" instead and put the raspberry inside!
@Josh C ... you don’t say? So was mine.
Honestly, this is the case I have been hoping for. I've wanted an argon one for a while but never wanted to pull the trigger because I have also wanted an SSD case. This will be my next purchase and may make me build a couple more to get my kids in to games.
I have no need for this; what would you use this for? Because I have no need, I want one of course. I just don't know what I could use it for.
@@heresmyurl right now I only use it for emulation, but I have a mid range gaming PC with an NVME. The speed of that makes me want more speed from the Raspberry Pi. I've also considered setting one up as a smart home hub and moving away from smartthings.
That’s exactly what I was thinking, Ive been wanting this case for a while, this new addition and full size HDMI just made the sale complete
The people making theses Argon cases are doing an awesome job.
case is great, the full size hdmi upgrade is the best thing aside from m.2 support, I just hope they update the non-m2 version to full hdmi also
I like the one without full size because I already have it and the adapter so I'll use it as a fall back. I just got this one and I love it without the m.2 piece I got the upper part only.
Hi ETA, can you please make a video showing installation and performance of OSMC/Kodi + IR-Remote and this case?
This seems like it would make a great mediacenter, all things combined.
Awesome upgrades to an awesome case; they must be listening to feedback, as the jumper for always on is a great addition for an unattended Pi based server. $20 extra for being able to use an M.2 all in the same tidy case is worth it IMO, but I hope they keep selling the original non M.2 case with the always on jumper too.
Really glad I didn't buy the last two SATA cases I've seen on this channel, despite much temptation... this is way better. Argon nailed it.
Bought the Argon40 ArgonONE case because of your first review. Pre ordering the new one now. Unfortunately I bought an NVMe drive and put it in an external case. Oh well guess I have to buy an SATA III M.2 drive now. Thanks for the review.
Or buy a NanoPC T4 or Rockpi 4 and enjoy reliable transfer rates over 1Gbps?
I cut a very clean 1cm deep slot in the back of the bottom portion of the case, allowing me access to the SD card. Totally worth doing. A Dremmel is ideal.
I bought the original case and I am in full love with it. I can easily overclock my Pi4 and keep it nice and cool. I will probably pick up another Pi and the new case.
I’m more impressed that at 2:27 you inserted the usb ion the first try! Also love your reviews, crushing it dude!
I was strongly considering getting the DeskPi pro until I saw this video. Now I have to do some thinking about which would suit my needs and space better. Great video.
The more video's i watch from you,the more i lean into getting a PI.It will never replace my pc but to play around with it.It's a little steep for my budget at the moment but i may get one later in life.
Love the first Argon One case. Now I am going to have to get the new one. Thanks for making me spend money, ETA Prime! ;). Due to this channel, this is going to be my 3rd case (NES SATA SSD one is pretty awesome too).
Thank you, Prime.
Leaning towards getting this case. Funny 5:23 --- the m.2 screw struggle is *REAL*.
Love how it moves the ports to the back
I just want to say, great video Prime ! good work. I have watched a lot of your videos over the past couple of days & give you major credit to the detail you take to explain products, set ups & installations of things. I especially like the updated video of Recalbox 7.0 running on a Pi 4. As someone who works for Raspberry Pi, it's great to see such detailed videos providing great support for the community. Keep up the good work 👍
The coolest thing about this case is if you remove the jumper that bridges the Pi and the M.2 board you can use a USB 3.0 Male-to-Male cable, plug directly into the M.2 USB port and use the inert M.2 drive like an external hard drive. Mount it on another RPi or any Linux box, or use GPartEd to resize the partitions, or even Clone/flash an existing SD card from another running RPi to the M.2 drive. If you buy a big enough M.2 drive you could even partition it half for RPi and half with NTFS or other file system for when you want to use like a hard drive for another system. Also makes moving large files easy from another PC/Workstation to the Pi.
I think the Argon One needs one more version this generation. While having ALL ports on the back is fantastic, it might be even better if they brought/split a USB 2.0 out to a port/ports on the front for mouse and keyboard.
UPDATE: the M.2 functionality of this case is NOT reliable. Tested it with two Crucial MX500 SATA SSD's. No joy. Then tried using an external 2.5" SSD (same capacity) through the USB 3 cable. That worked beautifully. So, get the Argon One case without the M.2 add-on and save some money. Graphs below still apply.
Gave this case a try with a Pi 4 w/ 8GB DRAM. Added an M.2 SATA drive inside. Did the stressberry-run test with the overclock set at 2.0 GHz and video at 750 MHz. Set up the fan with the same parameters that you did in this video. Ran the test for an hour. Temperature flattened out at between 61 and 63 deg. Celsius after about 2000 seconds (about half an hour) and stayed there. CPU clock stayed at 2.0 GHz the entire time. The case definitely felt warm to the touch, but never hot enough to burn my hand. This case keeps the Pi cool, even at a 33% overclock. Here are the graphs.
pixhost.to/gallery/vH67G
I do not own a Raspberry Pi system, looks like it mounts well with the case assembly.
It is a cool case, and I like the original Argon case as well. Have you ever found a great case that also supports POE? It seems like there are not many out there. I'm using Raspberry PIs throughout my house (in ceiling 1 gang boxes), and they are all POE.
Id get one just for the full size hdmi
please do multiple ssd stress tests and plot the temps. m.2 tend to get quite hot.
Thank you for the very thorough video, I bought one of these cases based off your review for my PI4 2 gig used as a NAS. I''ve already got it booting from USB with a tiny SANdisk UltraFit. 16 gig.
A very close to perfect case... I agree with some of the commenters here that separate parts should be sold as well, the idea of mixing and matching what you need is a good idea.
This is more a personal preference but a 3 - 5 inch display on the top of the case would be a nice extra, that is certainly worth paying extra or as a separate part.
Yeah I'm going alright, had a bit of breakfast you know... thinking about having a coffee thanks for asking how I'm going you're a really personable CZcamsr and I appreciate the candor you exhibit. I'll update you later on with how I'm feeling the next time you ask me what's going on guys thank you.
This looks awesome.
One thing you skipped over was adding the OS to the SATA drive. Did you do that beforehand? Or can you do that from the SD card? A little explanation about that would be nice if you could please. Thanks!
You can boot from a microSD card, then use the 'SD Card Copier' app, under the 'Accessories' menu, to duplicate the OS onto the SATA drive, while it is plugged into the USB3.0 port. Then, from the terminal, run:
$sudo raspi-config
Set the Boot Order to 'USB if no microSD detected'.
Shutdown, remove the microSD and power on to boot from the SSD (plugged in the USB3.0 port)
Note: If the Raspberry Pi doesn't initially detect the SSD, it may be necessary to use 'gparted' to repartition and format the SSD.
Almost perfect. A front mounted USB for wired controllers (or an existing FLIRC depending on how customizable the IR receiver is) would make it perfect.
After seeing this video I ordered one of these and it arrived today. Easy to set up and migrate to the SSD. I didn't go the BerryBoot route so I'm running with just the SSD. Very solid case!
*edit* I wound up having to reinstall the RasPi OS since I had configured settings for my old case and fan. I’m lazy and didn’t want to take the case apart to put the sd card in. Luckily the A-A adapter was just the right size for me to connect the m.2 to my laptop (the case sat on top of my keyboard). I was able to reinstall the os with the RasPi imager without dismantling the case.
I have this on my desk and it serves as my mini workstation for light surfing, email, web radio receiver and some STL slicing for smaller stuff.
And in my opinion, it is still one of the best Pi cases around, if not THE best. It makes the Pi look a lot less „hacky“. Not that there is something wrong with a hacky look per se (because there isn’t), but every once and a while, one of my Pi SBCs should be allowed to look a little sleeker. I currently have the 4GB Pi4 installed…because the 8GB version was sold out at the time and now (as of early March 2022) even the smallest version of the Pi will cost you a kidney, if you can get it at all.
Interesting , why are you not on the latest firmware for the pi?
Thought that was super recommended .
Also OMG I will buy this case once my new pi get here :)
I have 2 of these Enclosures and am installing the 1st as we speak. Getting that small board to seat on the side of the Pi4 is a PITA. You really need to have the patience of JOB to get that puppy to line up but once you get it it aligned it does go together well but I think the audio connector creates the issue with getting the HDMI Connectors to align.
The video I was long waiting for, finally. I haven't watched it prior to this comment, but hopefully this question gets settled after viewing it:
Why didn't Argon Forty design ir for use with NVMe SSD? I ask because other expansion boards do have that NVMe SSD implementation.
You won't see the extra speed from NVMe if it's being converted to USB3 and limited to 5gbps, and they cost more than equivalent sized SATA SSDs. Then again, SATA M.2 drives are getting less common, at some point NVMe may become cheaper.
@@W1ldTangent I understand the speed limit that you point out, but since other developers have implemented it, I don't see why not to future proof it. Maybe it's just a waste, but I wonder if those other expansion boards do get a speed increase due to it.
In Mexico, as of last week at least, in many online stores NVMe M.2 SSDs for some reason were discounted and would end up costing less than their equivalent SATA M.2 SSD counterparts.
@@DoryanTheCritic Ya I'm seeing a lot of that recently, with sales the NVMe drives can be attractive bargains. I suppose SATA could just be easier to implement or the controller/bridge chip is cheaper too? This case is a serious bargain at just $45, other cases with built-in storage similar to this have had much higher prices.
@@W1ldTangent By the way, thanks for taking the time to respond and sharing your insight.
One bad thing about the Argon case I'd you do not access to the dedicated camera and display connectors of the Pi4...
m.2 ssd and speed is usb 3.0
very good case
Thanks for this--I just watched your review of the DeskPi Pro and this one. Both of these videos are excellent, as usual.
Putting aside the M.2 vs. SSD issue, is there any scenario where you'd recommend the DeskPi Pro over this? This seemed easier to assemble than the DeskPi Pro, by far, and I prefer the size advantage when using M.2.
Does the fan control software work on other Linux distributions? I'm running Manjaro right now. I'm currently running an Ice Tower cooler with a 2.0 overclock, so I don't mind the little bit of fan noise it makes when always on, but being able to software control the fan in Manjaro would be excellent.
My two biggest reasons for wanting something like this are the M.2 interface and having all the ports moved to the back. Right now I've got cables coming out two sides of the Pi, and it is ... inelegant to say the least.
Thanks!
I like the look of that. I just might change and get one. Thanks for showing it off.
Hello ETA,
Please compare the Desk Pi Pro and Argon One M.2 Case.
Which is your favourite?
You are awesome eta. I really hope you will hit 1M with is 6 months
Well, I bought one via Amazon with plans to use it with OpenCPN on my sailboat, and will agree it is a very nice case. Mine had a minor problem with the on/off power switch, it was intermittent, to the point of being inop. I contacted Argon product support, and after a week or so they responded that they would send me another board to replace the original. 2 weeks later no contact. I sent it back, a shame a nice product but.... product support not as good.
Wish the constant screen tearing issues with the pi playing video could be solved. Only thing I hate about using it.
While I don't regret kickstarting the pi case 40 (only thing that really sucks is the wait until shipment later this month), this case is really, really awesome. I'm gonna keep it on my radar for future projects!
I love the Argon Case, I have 2 in my server rack and they sit at a cool 33C
Great case! Have you done a twister OS installation using that M.2
Awesome Speed values
I gotta agree.. the full size hdmi access and cooling make it worth every penny
ARGHH! I JUST ORDERED THE OLD CASE THIS MORNING!
Sorry for yelling. 😁
I received the old case a week ago. Don't worry, I feel your anger.
@@DoryanTheCritic I've had mine for a while and I'm still a bit tilted lol... but it's ok for a media box I guess. I want this new one for my 8GB server, but I'll also need to invest in swapping the 2.5" SSD for an M.2 one. I think I'd harvest the IR sensor from the new board and solder it to my old one (the pad is there but unpopulated) since I don't need a remote for a server, and I'll keep my original A1 for the living room.
you know whats going to really piss you off. go take a look at desk pi pro
@@clark2536 ya I was considering that one before this video, but it's a bit pricey, and not nearly the same quality. 2.5" might have been nice, but this works too. I need a new SSD anyway, so this works out fine enough.
@@clark2536 What is it?
My Raspi4 is in the original Argon One case. I added a Noctua fan and its even better! The lack of full-sized HDMI is my only complaint and this seems to solve that issue.
Its too bad it only supports SATA m.2 since I have a couple 500GB WD Blue NVMEs lying around that I could have put to use with this. Maybe with a Pre-built Retropie image?
I like the Argon one M2 👍
SATA M.2? I guess thats not a bad thing... but that USB 3 Jumper is a problem. I might order this and make some modifications. I can get that USB 3 without using that jumper. It will be fun to modify. I have a second Pi that I don't use and this might be a decent enough case. lol Thanks for the VID.
CM4 just released with PCI-e Gen 2 support. Can't wait until this case is updated for that.
This Argon Case video reminded me of the Giveaway, and i tried to see if the winner were mentioned or not, to find that the Video of the Giveaway is missing.
Did something happen for it to get taken down, or am i turning blind and can't find the video?
He never posts winners for his giveaways. I mentioned it in his last giveaway video too and no reply. Not a single sentence saying anything about giveaways in any other videos
I have been keeping my eyes peeled for the giveaway, too...
Lol I love the Argons...
I'm thinking dremel...
My Ice tower now fits;)
Thanks for a full video on this. I am planning to use one,for my MAME cabinet setup. I have a complete set of ROMS,and CHD’s 🧐. Have tested on mock setup, rPi 4GB. This will use the 8GB I bought, if I can see a need for the extranRAM. Am also looking to run a Win10 ARM install so probably use the 8GB for that. Once they sort the RAM access to allow all 8GB, we will have a functional Win10, oh and of course the WI-FI. Even as an ‘extra system’, to play with, this will be fun.
Great video as always dude! I think $45 is a little high on any case for many pi board.
The real question is: can i use the pi for streaming live to youtube at 1080p30 using obs and a capture card with an dslr? Powerbank + tethering internet.
Just a shame you can't use the power button on these cases with RetroPie, Batocera, RecalBox etc to safe-shutdown like you can with the RetroFlag cases - they can access the fan controls though through the relative .conf files for each system
What're you talking about? I have the Argon One and I can use it to safe shutdown my RetroPie box no problem.
@@DrewArdner How did you manage to get the script installed? Whenever i try it through SSH I just get an error saying it couldn't install. You can just hold the Argon power button for 5 secs to turn the case off, but it's not a safe shutdown, it just kills the power - but without the script none of the reset options work etc for the button
As a beginner, thanks for that. And your channel! Really helpful! -from Canada, Québec 🙂
Is it just me that thinks the audio sounds weird? Sounds kind of robotic. Great video as always ETA Prime!
Yep. This case covers pretty much all the bases I was looking for for my smart workbench build. It's a shame that it doesn't support NVME, but given the difference between NVME, Sata 3, and SD cards I suppose the difference is too negligible to be noticeable, given the harder of the rpi4.
i have the Argon One V2 version and that one you can access the Micro SD card without opening the enclosure
Good review, I like the design
Ordered mines, they supposed to ship out on October 15th in case anyone was wondering
It would be nice to know how long shipping will take. Maybe some resellers (like micro center in the US) will also offer these cases on October 15th and in this scenario it would be smarter to buy locally instead of spending weeks or month waiting on delivery from Asia(?).
Looks like an awesome case.
The only issue I had with this case is WiFi signal dropped a lot. If using with external wifi dongle or is wired, no problem at all
Another great clear vid! Cheers.
Thanks so much man. Very helpful overview and review :)
Awesome thank you
There is an addon board for the original Argon One case for the M2 drive and you would still be able to access the microsd card.
all these builds ...do you do any giveaways with some of these nice builds?
This is great
The lack of external access to the SD is annoying. Otherwise, this really would be absolutely the most perfect case. How hard would it be to cut a slot in the case in order to use an extender ribbon? In all honesty, they should at least provided such a slot in the design.
You shouldn't need to access your SD card much if you are running off of an SSD (basically just once to do an initial update with one). Just save your .dat and .elf files somewhere from your first SD and then with any subsequent flashing you just add the .dat and .elf files to your newly flashed SSD and you will never need to touch an SD card again.
@@jordananderson1594 Unless you want to boot from assorted OS's on demand. I like to play around with various builds, and it would be a pain to have to open the case each time I wanted to try something different.
@@NorthernKitty Yeah, I see your point. If you really wanted to do that, AND still use this case then you could buy a bunch of super cheap thumb drives and do the same thing with the thumb drives as you do with SD cards. Of course, if you are wandering away from Raspberry Pi OS I'm not sure if the .dat and .elf trick works anymore, so everything I am saying may be irrelevant. Well, maybe Argon just wanted to leave the door open for someone else to make the ultimate pi case. I designed a case that allows you to mount a 2.5" SSD to your pi, but it still has the SD card access problem.
Straight FlameSauce🔥🔥🔥🤘😎🤙
UGH, I JUST bought the Argon ONE too... xD I now remember what it felt like to be out of the loop for tech items and made a bad informed decision. Worse yet is that I have a 256GB M.2 sitting here unused... Oh well. Upgrade path for later. :D
The thing I don't like about a lot of the pi cases is they don't support any of the POE cards. I wish there was a version of the pi that had POE built into the board.
This case is the one perfect RPi4 case for me too. FINALLY I can have a great case with M.2 and UASP support, AND be able to use my GPIO HAT for projects. The only downside to this case is no active cooling to the USB controller. That chip can get pretty darn hot. The memory chip doesn't get hot at all so I don't understand why Argon would bother to put a thermal pad on it. Also I'll need to test the WiFi connectivity from inside that case. The WiFi and BT radios are on the bottom of the RPi. I have a thin plastic case now, and my WiFi signal is at best 60% strength. Who knows now much it'll suffer inside an aluminum box. I might also download Berryboot and play with that. Right now I'm good with Raspberry Pi OS 64bit, but it's good to have the ability to experiement in the future if something cool is released.
Did you said daughterboard instead of motherboard? It's impressive the long way Raspberry Pi cases have come along. It's a shame that rpi doesn't do better hardware, because the community around is awesome
I want this so bad, but nowhere is selling it, sucky UK.
I have an old m.2 256GB that has no home, it has been sat waiting for a home for months, this would be the perfect home for it. Also, full sized HDMI, I miss you so much.
I also really need a case for my Pi 4 4GB, it's currently moving from temp case to temp case, last week it was sat on Blu Tack, a few months ago it was submerged in a none conductive fluid for some super effective cooling (and awesome RGB), unfortunately the container sprung a leak... Let's just say, attempt one was a fail. :(
Still works to my surprise. :O
Can you just plug it in to the ethernet and download the roon software on it or do u have to put the software on a micro SD card and then boot it ?
Can you make a video for Pi Hole?
Another great review! Yeh I think I’ll get this but am a little annoyed there’s no quick external access to the microSD despite this case obviously being for those intending to primarily use an M.2 SSD. I can understand it but don’t like it lol
Nice case. Although, since they only support SATA SSDs, an 2.5" instead of M.2 form factor slot would have been a better choice. This would make the case bigger but it would allow installing large spinning drives as well.
USB to NVME adapters do exist, but I guess they're pretty expensive and wouldn't really be any faster than SATA due to limitations of Raspberry Pi 4 USB bus.
As for the speed test, those targets are for class 10 A1 microSD card. What you got is actually pretty slow for an SSD both in terms of sequential speed and IOPS. Your SSD runs at less that a half of it's maximum sequential speed and at about 1/10th of it's maximum IOPS.
BerryBoot is proving to be, for me a Newbee, a must-have. But, unfortunately there is little help and confidence with/in BerryConverter to make ready Raspi OS or Ubuntu 22.04 or any other DesktopE of my preferrence. A concise and current tutorial would be most helpful.
I've chosen Geekworm NASPi V2.0, an alternative to Argon 2, for its HDD/SSD storage capability. System cooling on the Argon 2 is overwhelmingly better than what I've chosen. Though I prefer keeping my Pi units much cooler; ~35 at idle and
Thanks for the info and demo, have a great day
ETA Prime, I hope you can update this video so it includes Argon One Remote control information. I very much want to to control the Power button on this Argon One M.2 case using an InfraRed remote because I am using my Pi4 as a media player. It would be great if you can show how to setup the InfraRead remote.
Now that you have an high end Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB what are you going to do with it to really push the setup to the maximum and really make it useful? :) Thank you for your videos.
High end devices doesn't connect drives via USB :)