A premium aluminum case for Raspberry Pi 5, combining active cooling, full-size HDMI output, flexible NVMe storage expansion, and a clean all-rear port layout.
The Argon ONE V5 (SKU: ARG-ONE-V5, Model: A24-005-AR-V5-NVME-S) is Argon 40's flagship enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. Built around an injected aluminum alloy top shell and ABS plastic base, the case doubles as a passive heatsink while an internal 30mm PWM blower fan provides active, software-controlled cooling on demand. The result is a system that stays quiet under light loads and ramps up intelligently when your Pi is working hard.
Beyond cooling, the Argon ONE V5 solves two of the most common complaints about bare Raspberry Pi boards: port placement and storage limitations. All primary connectors — HDMI, USB, audio, Ethernet, and power — exit from the rear of the case, keeping your desk tidy and your cables out of the way. The built-in HDMI-USB2-Audio Board converts the Pi 5's micro-HDMI outputs to full-size HDMI, adds front-facing USB 2.0 ports, and introduces a 3.5mm combo audio jack — ports the Raspberry Pi 5 does not natively expose in a case-friendly format. Audio functionality is provided by an integrated HS100B DAC chip, while the two additional front USB 2.0 ports are driven by an FE1.1S USB hub chip.
Storage expansion is where the Argon ONE V5 stands apart from simpler cases. An internal PCIe expansion bay accepts optional NVMe daughter boards supporting single, dual, or quad M.2 drives in Gen2 or Gen3 configurations — all from the Raspberry Pi 5's native PCIe lane. Whether you are building a desktop workstation, a home server, a Network Attached Storage device, or a Home Assistant hub, the Argon ONE V5 provides the physical foundation to do it properly. Optional add-on modules — including the Argon Industria V5 OLED display (1.8-inch) and the Argon Industria V5 ZigBee Module (CC2562P chipset, for Home Assistant) — extend the platform further without requiring any soldering or hardware modification. The case carries CE-EMC certification and is RoHS compliant.
📝 Note: The Raspberry Pi 5 board, SD card, and M.2 NVMe drives are not included and must be purchased separately.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ARG-ONE-V5 |
| Model Number | A24-005-AR-V5-NVME-S |
| Compatible Board | Raspberry Pi 5 only |
| Dimensions | 161 × 99 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 0.355 kg |
| Case Material (Top) | Injected aluminum alloy |
| Case Material (Bottom) | Injected ABS plastic |
| Active Cooling | 30mm PWM blower fan, software-controlled |
| Passive Cooling | Aluminum alloy case body acts as heatsink |
| Thermal Interface | Silicon thermal pads (CPU, RP1, PMIC, RAM) |
| NVMe Heatsink | Argon THRML M.2 NVMe heatsink with blue silicon thermal pads |
| HDMI Output | 2× full-size HDMI (converted from Pi 5 micro-HDMI) |
| USB 3.0 | 2× Type-A, rear-facing (passthrough from Pi 5) |
| USB 2.0 | 2× Type-A, front-facing (via FE1.1S USB Hub Chip) |
| Audio | 3.5mm combo jack — audio out + mic in (via HS100B DAC Chip) |
| GPIO | 40-pin passthrough header with magnetic cover |
| Ethernet | 1× Gigabit (passthrough from Raspberry Pi 5) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| PCIe Expansion | Raspberry Pi 5 native PCIe Gen2 ×1 |
| Supported M.2 Sizes | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 |
| Power Button | Programmable; supports safe shutdown |
| Recommended Power Supply | Argon PWR GaN 27W Power Delivery |
| Optional UPS | Argon PWR UPS for Argon ONE V5 27W PD |
| Certifications | CE-EMC (Directive 2014/30/EU), RoHS compliant |
NVMe expansion boards are sold separately and slot into the internal PCIe expansion bay.
| Board Configuration | Chipset | PCIe Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Single M.2 NVMe | Native RPi 5 PCIe | Gen2 |
| Dual M.2 NVMe | ASM1182e | Gen2 |
| Dual M.2 NVMe | ASM2806 | Gen3 |
| Quad M.2 NVMe | ASM1182e | Gen2 |
| Quad M.2 NVMe | ASM2806 | Gen3 |
📝 Note: Gen3 boards (ASM2806 chipset) require additional configuration in
/boot/firmware/config.txt— see Software & Configuration.
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| Argon ONE V5 M.2 NVMe-PCIe Expansion Board (Single) | Single M.2 NVMe slot via native Pi 5 PCIe |
| Argon ONE V5 M.2 NVMe-PCIe Expansion Board (Dual) | Dual M.2 NVMe slots via ASM1182e (Gen2) or ASM2806 (Gen3) |
| Argon ONE V5 M.2 NVMe-PCIe Expansion Board (Quad) | Quad M.2 NVMe slots via ASM1182e (Gen2) or ASM2806 (Gen3) |
| Argon Industria V5 OLED Module | 1.8-inch OLED display; connects to first 8 GPIO pins |
| Argon Industria V5 ZigBee Module | CC2562P Zigbee chip; designed for Home Assistant integration |
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the only board compatible with the Argon ONE V5. It is Raspberry Pi Ltd's current flagship single-board computer, featuring a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, native PCIe connectivity, and an onboard real-time clock.
Source: raspberrypi.com
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712, 2.4 GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 |
| GPU | VideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| RAM | 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Storage (Built-in) | microSD (UHS-I) |
| Storage (Expansion) | PCIe 2.0 ×1 connector — Single, Dual, or Quad M.2 NVMe via Argon ONE V5 optional expansion boards |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (passthrough in Argon ONE V5) |
| USB 3.0 | 2× USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps) — routed to rear of Argon ONE V5 |
| USB 2.0 | 2× USB 2.0 (native to board; routed through Argon ONE V5 case) |
| Display Outputs (Native) | 2× micro-HDMI (up to 4Kp60 simultaneous) |
| Display Outputs (via Argon ONE V5) | 2× full-size HDMI (converted from native micro-HDMI) |
| GPIO | 40-pin standard header (passthrough in Argon ONE V5) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/5A recommended) |
| Recommended PSU | Argon PWR GaN 27W Power Delivery |
| OS Support | Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit recommended), Ubuntu, and other Raspberry Pi 5–compatible Linux distributions |
Compatibility caveats when used with the Argon ONE V5:
dtoverlay=dwc2,dr_mode=host) will disable the leftmost front USB 2.0 port. Use an external USB hub if all four USB ports are required simultaneously./boot/firmware/config.txt configuration and are not enabled by default.⚠️ Warning: Power down and disconnect your Raspberry Pi 5 from all power sources before beginning assembly. Assembling with power connected may damage the board or the case components.
⚠️ Warning: Handle the silicon thermal pads carefully. Once the transparent backing is removed, avoid touching the pad surface — contamination reduces thermal performance.
📝 Note: Skip this step if you are not using an NVMe expansion board.
⚠️ Warning: The copper side of the U-shaped PCIe connector must face the white side of the Pi 5's PCIe clips. Inserting it incorrectly may prevent detection or damage the connector.
OLED Module:
1. Remove the plastic placeholder V5 logo panel from the GPIO area of the case.
2. Connect the Argon Industria V5 OLED Module to the first 8 GPIO pins of the 40-pin passthrough header.
ZigBee Module:
1. Install as per the Argon Industria V5 ZigBee Module documentation.
Proceed to Software & Configuration before powering on for the first time.
The Argon ONE V5 script configures fan control, the programmable power button, and all hardware features automatically. An active internet connection is required during installation.
curl https://download.argon40.com/argon1v5.sh | bash
sudo reboot
Via terminal:
argonone-uninstall
Via desktop: Click the Argon ONE V5 desktop icon and select the uninstall option.
📝 Note: A reboot is required after uninstalling for changes to take effect.
If you prefer not to use the automated script, you can enable the USB 2.0 hub and additional ports manually:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
dtoverlay=dwc2,dr_mode=host
sudo reboot
⚠️ Warning: Enabling the internal 6-pin USB port via this overlay will disable the leftmost front-facing USB 2.0 port. If you require all four USB ports simultaneously, connect an external USB hub to one of the rear USB 3.0 ports.
If you are using a Dual or Quad M.2 expansion board with the ASM2806 Gen3 chipset, additional configuration is required:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
```
dtparam=pciex1_