Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe Raspberry Pi 5 case review

REVIEW – I am working on the finishing touches to the gear that will be on my main workspace for daily work. I like having several screens in front of me with a view of my local workspace, my remote desktop, my solar equipment performance, the weather, etc. Since some of those things require an independent computer to work for me, using something like a mini PC that is quiet and compact is the answer. Enter the Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case.

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Price: $257.97 (this configuration)
Where to buy: SunFounder website and Amazon

What is it?

The Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case is a premium enclosure designed for the Raspberry Pi 5, transforming it into a compact, high-performance mini PC suitable for demanding tasks such as NAS (Network Attached Storage), AI workloads, and advanced maker projects.

What’s included?

• Black aluminum and acrylic tower PC case (in two parts)
• Dual NVMe PiP expansion board (for two M.2 NVMe SSDs or one SSD plus an AI accelerator)
• 0.96-inch OLED display (with tap-to-wake function)
• Tower-style heatsink cooler
• Two RGB PWM-controlled cooling fans
• Power button (retro-style)
• IR receiver module
• Real-time clock (RTC) module with battery
• USB HDMI adapter board
• IO expander port/GPIO extender
• MicroSD extender
• Assorted wires, cables, screws, and standoffs (with labeled bags)
• Thermal pads
• Assembly guide

Tech specs

Design and features

• Raspberry Pi 5-MAX PC Case: Unlock the full potential of your Raspberry Pi 5 with the Pironman 5-MAX — our most advanced case yet. Featuring dual NVMe M.2 slots with RAID 0/1 support, AI accelerator compatibility ( e.g., Hailo-8l M.2 AI), a PCIe Gen2 switch, PWM tower cooling + dual RGB fans, dual transparent panels with RGB lighting, and a smart OLED display with vibration wake-up. All ports are optimized for cleaner cable management, featuring dual full-size HDMI and USB-C ports, as well as support for 4K video output. Making it ideal for building high-performance NAS, AI edge computing devices, Home Assistant hubs, gaming, and more. (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)
• Dual Expandable NVMe M.2 Slots: Supercharge your Raspberry Pi 5 with two easy-to-install NVMe M.2 slots (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280), powered by a built-in PCIe Gen2 switch. Supports RAID 0/1 for high-speed NAS setups, or flexible combinations like one NVMe SSD and one Hailo-8L AI accelerator for advanced edge AI applications and performance boost.
• Advanced Cooling System: Engineered for high-performance builds, Pironman 5-MAX features a powerful tower cooler, one PWM fan, and dual RGB fans for enhanced airflow. The dual transparent panel design improves ventilation while showcasing vibrant RGB lighting. Ideal for cooling both the Raspberry Pi 5 and dual NVMe SSDs or AI accelerators like Hailo-8L, it ensures stable operation under heavy workloads with low noise and long-term durability.
• Smart OLED Display with Vibration Wake-Up: Pironman 5-MAX features a 0.96″ OLED screen that delivers real-time system insights, including CPU usage, memory, temperature, IP address, and disk status. With customizable display options and auto sleep mode, the screen can be instantly reactivated by a light tap thanks to the built-in vibration sensor—offering a smarter and more interactive experience.
• Enhanced Functionality: Pironman 5-MAX empowers your Raspberry Pi 5 with advanced features like safe shutdown via a metal power button, customizable RGB lighting, dual full-size HDMI ports, vibration-triggered OLED wake-up, and an external GPIO extender. It also includes RTC battery support for timekeeping and seamless Home Assistant integration. With detailed guides, online tutorials, and full technical support from SunFounder, setup and use are effortless and worry-free.

The Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5 is built from premium black aluminum with semi-transparent black acrylic side panels. It measures 111.9 x 78.5 x 117 mm, and features dual RGB fans, a dual NVMe expansion board, and advanced cooling and high-speed storage support. There is a 0.96-inch OLED display on the front along with a micro-SD slot and a retro-style metal power button. On the back of the enclosure, there is expanded connectivity, which includes dual full-size HDMI ports, an Ethernet port, USB ports, and a power port. There is also an external GPIO header on one side.

Assembly

Assembling the Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case is a straightforward process once you follow the instructions, which is what I did. It did not take me long, even with interruptions. The following are some photos from my assembly process:

Performance

The Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5 is nicely designed and well-built, and provides the overall look and versatility of a great case for the Pi5. The Pironman 5-MAX features a black aluminum chassis, dark acrylic panels, and configurable RGB lighting. It looks like a mini-PC but sexier.
The design includes a nice-sized heatsink, programmable fans that provide good and silent cooling, and prevent any overheating. For my first test, I installed Linux Ubuntu, and the computer worked flawlessly both for my application and with local utilities installed. The operation of the case remained silent. The case itself does get quite warm if the Pi is running continuously, which is the way I use it.

For my daily use case, I run Dakboard on my Pi5 in this case 24/7 without any heat or performance issues. The case is quiet even when at higher speeds.

The integrated 0.96-inch OLED display provides clear, real-time system metrics. The network performance is fast and consistent. The case includes the slot for a GPIO extension board. Internally, 2 SSSDs can be added, so storage is not a problem if the use case is a NAS, media server, etc.

Overall, the Pironman 5-MAX is designed for expansion and performance, and looks really sleek and nice. Its small and compact footprint means that whatever your use case, it will blend right into your décor. As a bonus, the LED lighting is nice.

Final thoughts

The Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case is a great case and combination that can be used for various projects, including running flavors of Linux, and in my case, I use it for my DakBoard to display the weather and scrolling breaking news. I like it.

What I like about the Pironman 5-MAX Raspberry Pi case

• It is sleek, lightweight, and compact
• The LED lighting is nice
• Its operation is silent
• The case allows for the internal addition of SSDs and other hardware
• The Pironman control software for lighting, etc

What needs to be improved?

• Not really a con, but the two main sides of the case are lint magnets
• I cannot use the Pironman control software with Dakboard

Price: $$257.97 (this configuration)
Where to buy: SunFounder website and Amazon
Source: SunFounder provided a free sample for this review. SunFounder did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.

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