Flirc Raspberry Pi 5 case
21,00 € INCL. VAT
- Completely silent passive cooling thanks to the heat-dissipating aluminum core
- Access to the Raspberry Pi 5's power button and LEDs
- Perfect for Kodi or LibreELEC under the TV, with Flirc USB
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Description
Flirc Raspberry Pi 5 case: the aluminum media center case
The boîtier Flirc Raspberry Pi 5 is the Pi 5 version of the Flirc case that has become a benchmark for media centers. Its aluminum core acts as a heatsink, sandwiched between two soft-touch black shells. The result: a silent Raspberry Pi 5, discreet under the TV, with direct access to its power button and LEDs.
Highlights
- Silent passive cooling : the supplied thermal pad connects the processor to the aluminum block, supplemented by small ventilation slots under the case.
- Pi 5 power button accessible : the case button presses the board's native button, just like on a PC; the activity LEDs remain visible thanks to a light guide.
- microSD card accessible without disassembly.
- GPIO and internal connectors accessible via the removable bottom plate.
- Assembly in seconds : thermal pad, 4 screws and rubber feet are supplied.
Technical specifications
| Features | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible board | Raspberry Pi 5 only (designed and tested for it according to Flirc) |
| Materials | aluminum core, soft-touch ABS shells |
| Cooling | passive: heatsink built into the case and ventilation slots |
| Button | access to the Raspberry Pi 5's native power button |
| LED | visible activity LEDs (light guide) |
| GPIO access | via the bottom plate |
| Contents | case, base, thermal pad, 4 M2.5 screws, rubber feet |
| Board power supply | USB-C 5 V 5 A (27 W) recommended |
Which one should you choose?
The Flirc aims for absolute silence and living-room use. If your Pi 5 has to run at full load continuously or house an SSD, other cases are better suited.
| Model | Cooling | NVMe storage | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flirc Raspberry Pi 5 | passive, zero noise | non | media center, light office work |
| Argon NEO 5 | aluminum + 30 mm fan | non | sustained load in a compact format |
| Argon ONE V3 | aluminum + 30 mm fan | optional | desktop workstation, two full-size HDMI displays |
| Official Raspberry Pi 5 case | ventilateur intégré | non | simple, budget-friendly solution in place |
To go further, our comparison Flirc 5 versus Argon NEO 5 details the differences in temperatures and use.
Compatibility and pitfalls to avoid
- Raspberry Pi 5 only : Flirc offers separate models for the Pi 4, Pi 3 and Zero.
- No room for a fan or for the official Active Cooler: cooling relies entirely on the case.
- HAT : a HAT cannot be fitted with the case closed; only GPIO connections via the bottom plate are possible.
- Heavy use : for compiling, heavy emulation or a heavily loaded server, a ventilated case keeps the processor cooler.
- Power supply : a 27 W USB-C power supply avoids undervoltage warnings and USB port current limiting.
Recommended accessories
- The official 27 W USB-C power supply : the 5 A the Raspberry Pi 5 expects.
- The Flirc USB receiver : control Kodi or LibreELEC with your TV remote.
- The official micro-HDMI to HDMI cable: the Pi 5 outputs via micro-HDMI.
- A SanDisk Ultra microSD card to install your system.
- The Raspberry Pi 5 8 GB if you are starting from scratch.
Uses and projects
- Kodi or LibreELEC media center placed under the TV, controlled by remote: our Raspberry Pi 5 Kodi kit brings together the essentials.
- Streaming client or lightweight server, following our multimedia streaming guide.
- Silent office workstation for browsing and documents.
- Display kiosk or home dashboard that is always on.
Find all the Raspberry Pi 5 cases and the Raspberry Pi 5 page to build your setup.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Flirc Raspberry Pi 5 case have an ON/OFF button?
It gives access to the power button built into the Raspberry Pi 5. Flirc describes it as a standard soft power button, like on a PC: one press starts the board or triggers a clean shutdown.
Do you need to add a fan?
No, and it is not designed for one: the aluminum case is the heatsink. For heavy, continuous loads, choose a ventilated case instead.
Does the Flirc Pi 4 case fit the Pi 5?
No. The component layout has changed; Flirc designed and tested this model solely for the Raspberry Pi 5.
Can I use the GPIO?
Yes, via the removable bottom plate. However, a HAT does not fit in the closed case.
Can you see the Raspberry Pi 5's LEDs?
Yes, the activity LEDs remain visible thanks to the built-in light guide.
Is it suitable for a media center?
That is what it is made for: silent, elegant and compatible with the Flirc USB receiver so you can use any remote control.
Give your Raspberry Pi 5 the silent case it deserves in the living room. Order with confidence: official, tested product, shipped from our stock based in France within 24/48 h of receipt of payment, free pickup point delivery on orders over €200, returns possible within 14 days with return authorization, and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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| Case feature | Standard |
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