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Geekworm PCIe Metal Case P579
Bottom line: The Geekworm PCIe Metal Case P579 ($10.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 16:12 UTC): Fits Pi 5 with a top-mounted M.2 NVMe HAT: X1001, X1004, X1015, X1012, X1000, X1003, M901; main trade-off: ships as V2/V3/V4 in mixed stock, so exact height varies between orders.
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-22. Price and availability subject to change.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Fits Pi 5 with a top-mounted M.2 NVMe HAT: X1001, X1004, X1015, X1012, X1000, X1003, M901
- ✓ Also works as a plain Pi 5 case with no HAT installed
- ✓ Clears the official Pi 5 Active Cooler plus Geekworm H505/H509 coolers
- ✓ Cutouts leave USB-C power, micro HDMI, USB, Ethernet, microSD and power button reachable
Cons
- ✗ Ships as V2/V3/V4 in mixed stock, so exact height varies between orders
- ✗ Height jumped from 35.8mm to 40.8mm in the V2 revision, breaking older stacking plans
- ✗ Pi 5, NVMe HAT, SSD, cooler and PSU all sold separately
- ✗ Only the case, 4 spacers, 4 copper nuts, 4 screws and rubber pads are included
Manufacturer description
About this item Update Notification: P579-V2 version updated in March 25th 2024, model update from P579 to P579-V2/V3/V4, the case height updated from 35.8mm to 40.8mm, there maybe mixed version of V2/V3/V4 in stock Compatible With: ① for Raspberry Pi 5 with TOP PCIe to M2 HAT NVMe shield Installation like X1001/X1004/X1015/X1012/X1000/X1003/X1012/M901 ②for separate Raspberry Pi 5 SBC installation Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler Supported: Support Raspberry Pi 5 active cooler installation, such as H505/H509 Easy Access to Pi 5: P579 Raspberry Pi 5 Case can easy access to Raspberry Pi 5 USB-C…
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Key Features
- Update Notification P579-V2 version updated in March 25th 2024, model update from P579 to P579-V2/V3/V4, the case height updated from 35.8mm to 40.8mm, there maybe mixed version of V2/V3/V4 in stock
- Compatible With ① for Raspberry Pi 5 with TOP PCIe to M2 HAT NVMe shield Installation like X1001/X1004/X1015/X1012/X1000/X1003/X1012/M901 ②for separate Raspberry Pi 5 SBC installation
- Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler Supported Support Raspberry Pi 5 active cooler installation, such as H505/H509
- Easy Access to Pi 5 P579 Raspberry Pi 5 Case can easy access to Raspberry Pi 5 USB-C power jack, micro Hdmi ports, USB ports, Ethernet jack, micro SD card slot, power button, etc
- Packing List 1 x metal case P579, 4 x M2.5x5+5 mm spacers, 4 x M2.5x6 mm copper nuts, 4 x KM2.5x4 mm screws, 1 x 4pcs rubber pads; NOT include Raspberry Pi 5, PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD Shield, SSD, Active Cooler or power adapter
Full Specifications
| ASIN | B0CRD7XQCK |
|---|---|
| Brand | Geekworm |
| Color | black |
| Fan Size | 60 Millimeters |
| Material | sheet metal |
| Case Type | Raspberry Pi |
| Model Name | P579 |
| Item Weight | 128 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Geekworm |
| Model Number | P579 |
| Cooling Method | Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Total Usb Ports | 5 |
| Antenna Location | In door use only |
| Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi 5&X1000/X1001/X1015/X1003/X1004/X1012 |
| Enclosure Material | sheet metal |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Warranty Description | 3 months |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Supported Motherboard | Mini ITX |
| Internal Bays Quantity | 4 |
| Full listing title | Geekworm PCIe Metal Case P579 for Raspberry Pi 5 Support Top M.2 NVMe HAT X1001/X1004/X1003/X1015/X1000 & Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler |
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