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# Pironman 5-Max: The Best Raspberry Pi 5 Case Just Got Upgraded
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/pironman-5-max/
- Published: 2025-05-08T11:07:18.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-10T04:52:38.000Z
- Description: And the first 500 get a 25% pre-order discount offer. So hurry up with the purchase.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Gadgets 🎛️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

You may disagree, but we think that the [Pironman is the best case for Raspberry Pi](https://itsfoss.com/pironman-5-review/) 5\. It gives your Pi a miniature gaming rig look with RGB lights and tower fans. It also adds SSD option among other enhancements. 

Specializing in [STEM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science,%5Ftechnology,%5Fengineering,%5Fand%5Fmathematics?ref=itsfoss.com) education, [SunFounder](https://www.sunfounder.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a company known for its Arduino kits, displays, and smart devices. Pironman 5 case is one of their most popular products.

Now, this awesome case is getting an upgrade in the form of [Pironman Max](https://www.sunfounder.com/collections/1-raspberry-pi-5-collection/products/pironman-5-max?ref=itsfoss).

[Pironman 5-MAX Dual NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5 NAS RAID 0/1 Hailo-8L AI Accelerator PWM Tower Cooler+Dual RGB Fans, 0.96″ OLED Module, Safe Shutdown, Standard HDMI, RGB LED, RTCRaspberry 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), a PCIe Gen2 switch, PWM tower cooling + dual RGB fans, dual transparent panels with RGB li![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/logo2_88e63a14-d758-4866-8135-8596b1337d33_96x96.png)SunFounderSunFounder![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Pironman-5-Max_-10.jpg)](https://www.sunfounder.com/collections/1-raspberry-pi-5-collection/products/pironman-5-max?ref=itsfoss)

## 📝 Pironman 5-MAX: Key Specifications

![an illustration that shows the pironman 5-max case against a mixed green wavy background](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/pironman-5-max-green-background.png)

On first look, you will notice that the Pironman 5-MAX has **a much stealthier look** with its black aluminum chassis when compared to the Pironman 5\. 

*The differences don't stop there.* 😃

The 5-MAX comes equipped with **two plug-in M.2 NVMe slots** that have a built-in PCIe Gen2 switch and support for RAID 0/1\. It can also be used to attach one NVMe SSD and one [Hailo-8L AI Accelerator](https://hailo.ai/products/ai-accelerators/hailo-8l-ai-accelerator-for-ai-light-applications/?ref=itsfoss.com), **enabling it to handle lightweight AI workloads** with up to **13 TOPS** of performance.

The familiar OLED display makes a return, showing real-time insights of the Raspberry Pi, with metrics like CPU usage, memory usage, temperature, storage status, and networking being shown.

The **OLED display has been upgraded** to support tap-to-wake. So, now you can configure it the display to automatically go into sleep mode and then 'wake' it with a tap, thanks to the newly included vibration sensors.

As for the cooling, the PWM tower cooler is still around, but the two RGB fans have been upgraded with **programmable RGB LEDs**, offering more control over the lighting of the Pironman 5-MAX.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/pironman-5-max-ports-front.jpg)

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/pironman-5-max-ports-rear.jpg)

**Pironman 5-MAX front and rear views.*

We wrap this up with some other appealing aspects of the Pironman 5-MAX:

- **Video:** 2x HDMI.
- **PCle:** 2x M.2 PCIe 2.0 x1.
- **Power:** 5V DC, 5A (*via USB-C*).
- **Networking:** 1x Gigabit Ethernet port.
- **USB:** 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 (*both Type-A*).
- **Storage:** 1x NVMe PiP expansion board, 1x microSD slot.
- **Interfaces:** 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector, 40-pin GPIO, 4x WS2812 RGB LEDs, and 1x IR receiver.

Note that Pironman case is a DIY product and you'll have to assemble it with a screwdriver. It's not complicated and doesn't require special effort.

## 🛒 Pre-order Pironman 5-MAX and save $23

![Pironman 5 Max case](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/pironman-5-max-case.jpg)

**Pironman 5-Max is priced at $94.99 but if you are among the first 500 people to order it, you'll get a 25% discount and the price will be reduced to $71.24**. 

The pricing includes the US duties, so that's a big relief if you are worried about the raised traffic. For EU residents, the pricing also includes VAT. 

You can pre-order the Pironman 5-MAX from the [official website](https://www.sunfounder.com/collections/1-raspberry-pi-5-collection/products/pironman-5-max?ref=itsfoss.com), where SunFounder has mentioned that it will be shipping the case before June 15, 2025.

[Pironman 5-MAX](https://www.sunfounder.com/collections/1-raspberry-pi-5-collection/products/pironman-5-max?ref=itsfoss)

Additionally, keep in mind that **the pricing mentioned is the early bird special**, which is limited to **only 500 units**. When the promotional period is over, the Pironman 5-MAX will be back to its retail price of **$94.99** (*excl accessories*).

Hurry up ⌛

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