Argon Forty ONE M.2 Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 4 (M.2 Expansion Board)

A Raspberry Pi is a micro, single-board computer about the size of a credit card. You can connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and internet cables (or use Wi-Fi) to it without the need for it to be enclosed in a case. In general, as the CPU (central processing unit) on any computer is used, it generates heat as a byproduct. Not having a case for the Pi means it can vent that heat into the air freely, but at the risk of dust and dirt accumulating on the board as well as damage from accidental static electricity shock to protect the exposed circuitry and processing units.As such, having a good case to put the Pi into is a smart and crucial decision. After researching the many methods of cooling the CPU, either by attaching an external mini-fan or by function of a case, I finally landed and decided on this Argon ONE M.2 Aluminum Case as my standout choice because of its quality, compatibility, performance, and efficiency. It is high-quality aluminum with a brushed finish to it that makes it look cool and premium. The top is magnetic for easy access to the Pi board and components. It is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 (the model I have) to be sleek and sturdy for reliable high performance for extended periods of time (meaning it’s ok for the CPU to get hot when you game or stream media) because the case incorporates an active-cooling fan that is really quiet (so you probably won’t notice that it’s running), with controllable speed and is made from aluminum with integrated heat-sink which means it passively draws the heat from the CPU and disburses it into the air safely and effectively. The air is cooled and circulated well to keep all components running smoothly.That is its main function, but this version of the case also adds a power button (where the Pi has none, only its plug) for quick and safe power on and shutdown (to protect data and the SD memory card and Pi board and circuitry against unexpected power interruptions like surges and outages). It is compact and doesn’t clutter a desktop or workspace. Its design offers 2 full-sized HDMI display ports for connecting to computer monitors. It also has neat cable management with all connections being on the back of the case (whereas the Raspberry Pi itself has connections on different sides). The M.2 NVMe SSD slot is on the bottom and really easy to install and remove an SSD card. It benefits from the circulated air cooling that the fan provides to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.So of course you want to protect and augment your Pi and this is definitely the way to do it! You got a passive cooling aluminum with heat-sink case, active cooling fan, a power button, 2 full-size HDMI ports, and great cable management at the back. You want this. You need this. I totally and highly recommend it for any proud Raspberry Pi 4 owner!

Me encanto primero pense que era un problema de SW pero el Ventilador no funciono nunca y mi Rpi llego hasta 80c , por lo cual tuve que regresarla, otro tema que vale la pena revisar es que solo soporta SSD M.2 NO soporta M.2 NVME , hay una version de Argon que si soporta NVME , pero esta no

Robusta, de metal, se integra muy bien con Homeassistant practicamente enfriacion pasiva por la caja y sus radiadores. Ventilador funcciona pero yo le configure a partir de 45°C y de momento equipo va a 40, 41. Disco sdd sin problemas instalado y funccionando. Recomiendo.

Fijn doosje om een rPi als mediaspeler te gebruiken. Jammer dat de scripts van Argon zo'n gedoe zijn om te installeren en ze werken ook niet altijd. In 60% van de gevallen wil het bakje niet volledig afsluiten (ledje en fan blijven aan) waardoor de stroomkabel eruit moet.

Produit impeccable pour un Rapi4B, j'ai installé un SSD SATA (attention NVMe ne sont pas prévus).Vous avez un système de refroidissement bien pensé et vous pouvez configurer plusieurs vitesses du ventilateur selon la température du CPU.Les 2 ports micro-HDMI d'origine sont récupérés et présents en HDMI (normal) en façade, cela évite d'avoir un câble dédié.L'installation du SSD est très simple, tout fonctionne bien.Pour finir, le boitier est en alu de bonne qualité, vous avez même un capteur IR.