Vilros Raspberry Pi 5 Basic Starter Kit
Get started with the most powerful Raspberry Pi available. Released in October 2023, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers a significant improvement in performance over previous Raspberry Pi models. With a 2.4GHz quad-core processor and up to 16GB of RAM, the Raspberry Pi 5 has three times the CPU performance compared to its predecessors. With the Vilros Basic Starter Kit, you’ll have everything you need to get started with the Raspberry Pi 5. This kit includes a case, power supply, cables, and a Micro SD Card pre-formatted with the Raspberry Pi operating system. We’ve also included a Quickstart Guide for new users. Included in the Raspberry Pi 5 Basic Starter Kit: Raspberry Pi 5 (Choose Capacity) Vilros Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible CaseChoices Include:Acrylic Case With PWM fanCNC Crafted Passive+ Active PWM CoolingMetal With Passive & Active PWM CoolingClear Transparent ABS case with PWM RGB LED fanWAVE" Aluminum Alloy Active + Passive Cooling Case 32 GB Class 10 Micro SD card- Preloaded With RP OS Vilros 27W -5V/5A Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible USB-C Power Supply Vilros Standard HDMI (Female) to Micro HDMI (Male) Adapter Cable Vilros Quickstart Guide For Raspberry Pi 4th Edition Vilros Neoprene Parts Storage Case Bag With Pocket Vilros LIR2032 Battery Connector For Raspberry Pi 5 RTC Port Mini To Standard Camera Module Adapter Cable (120mm) Non-passively cooled (Plastic) cases also include: the Vilros 6 Piece Heatsink Set for Raspberry Pi 5 Important: Metal Cases are Passively Cooled and do NOT include a heatsink as the case contacts the chip directly and additional heatsinks are NOT compatible. Key Features of the Raspberry Pi 5 Dual 4K Displays: Two Micro HDMI ports support a dual monitor setup. USB 3 Ports: Transfer data ten times faster with two USB 3 ports. Wi-Fi & Ethernet: Connect to the internet with Gigabit Ethernet or 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN. Bluetooth: Link other devices to the Raspberry Pi 5 using a Bluetooth 5.0 connection. GPIO Pins: 40-pin GPIO header for connecting sensors, motors, and devices. Operating Requirements Power Supply: A 27W USB-C power supply is needed to provide power to the board. Micro SD card with Raspberry Pi OS: Vilros offers SD cards pre-flashed with RPi OS. Keyboard and Mouse: Connected through the Raspberry Pi’s USB ports. Micro HDMI Cable: Used to connect a monitor to your Raspberry Pi 5. How Much RAM Do You Need? More RAM allows the Raspberry Pi 5 to run more programs at once, handle larger files, or support more demanding applications without slowing down. If you're not sure which to choose, the 8GB option is a great place to start for most beginners and educators. 2GB – Great for simple projects, basic programming, and affordable setups for beginners. 4GB – Ideal for general use, multitasking, media centers, and retro gaming projects. 8GB – Best for advanced applications like Docker, robotics, AI, and development environments. 16GB – Designed for high-performance tasks such as machine vision, data processing, and industrial-grade computing.