Freenove NAS Case for Raspberry Pi 5 (NOT Included)
Bottom line: The Freenove NAS Case for Raspberry Pi 5 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the emulation hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by FREENOVE's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Important Notes:Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 only, NOT included in this kit.Needs a 5V/5.1V 5A power supply and a memory card or SSD for the system.Purchase Options:This kit has several purchasing options.Each option has a different number of M.2 slots.Overview:This computer case kit provides multiple practical upgrades for your Raspberry Pi.It integrates M.2 SSD slots, lighting system, cooling system, exposed card slot and ports.We provide free technical support to help you with any questions and problems.Compatible Systems:We provide a software to control lights and fans. Compatible with…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Freenove NAS Case for Raspberry Pi 5 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. FREENOVE's emulation hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for emulation hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Case for Raspberry Pi 5: Integrated with quad M.2 NVMe SSD slots, controllable ARGB lighting system, 2 fans cooling system, media system, exposed card slot and GPIO header (Note: Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 running Raspberry Pi OS, NOT included in this kit. Needs a 5V/5.1V 5A power supply and a memory card or SSD for the system)
- Quad M.2 SSD Slots (SSD NOT Included): Boost your system to an amazing speed by upgrading memory card (SDR104: 104 MB/s max) to SSD (PCIe 2.0: 500 MB/s max). Used as system disk, regular hard drive or bulid a NAS / RAID. Provide detailed tutorial (The tutorial link can be found on the product box, no paper tutorial)
- Lighting System: The color and brightness of CPU ARGB fan and case ARGB fan are controllable. Provide multiple dynamic (rainbow, breathing, following, etc) and static (fixed color) lighting effects, supports custom programming (Python)
- Cooling System: The speed of CPU fan with tower cooler and case fan is controllable. Provide multiple dynamic (temperature mode, default mode) and static (fixed speed) cooling modes.
- Media System: Built-in stereo speakers, 3.5 mm and optical (S/PDIF) audio outputs, dual standard HDMI outputs, exposed memory card slot, setup software
Full Specifications
| Brand | FREENOVE |
|---|---|
| Color | 4x Slot no SSD |
| Model Name | FNK0108R |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Media System | Built-in stereo speakers, 3.5 mm and optical (S/PDIF) audio outputs, dual standard HDMI outputs, exposed memory card slot, setup software |
| Memory Speed | 104 mt_s |
| Model Number | FNK0108R |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Built-In Media | board |
| Processor Brand | ARM |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| CPU Manufacturer | ARM |
| CPU Model Number | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, S/PDIF |
| Included Components | board |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Keyboard Description | Not Included |
| Warranty Description | 1 |
| Full listing title | Freenove NAS Case for Raspberry Pi 5 (NOT Included), Quad M.2 NVMe SSD Slots, PWM ARGB Fans Light Sync, CPU Tower Cooler, Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3.5 mm and Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Outputs |
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