PiTower Gen 2 Mini PC Case with 2.8” IPS Screen for Raspberry Pi 5 | Dual SSD Slot | RGB Lighting
All-in-one Mini PC case for Pi 5 with aluminum chassis, transparent side panel, 2.8" monitoring LCD, dual M.2 SSD slots, programmable RGB, and semi-preassembled structure. Shop Now
PiTower Gen 2 – Pi 5 Aluminum Mini PC Case
The PiTower Gen 2 is an integrated Mini PC chassis system specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. Compared to the PiTower Gen 1, the Gen2 adds RGB lighting effects and features fan pads to significantly reduce fan noise. Leveraging the hardware characteristics of the Raspberry Pi 5, it employs an aluminum alloy passive cooling design and a semi-pre-assembled structure, providing a plug-and-play desktop experience to meet the needs of various scenarios including development, learning, home office, and creative projects.
Feature
- Premium Aluminum Alloy Case: A premium aluminum alloy case with transparent acrylic panels showcases your hardware in style. Measuring just 134.5 × 127 × 76 mm, it combines a compact footprint, durable construction, and efficient passive cooling with a technologically advanced look.
- 2.8-inch System Monitoring Secondary Screen: Equipped with a 2.8-inch full-color TFT screen (320×240), it displays real-time information such as CPU usage/temperature, SSD usage, network status, and time, providing a comprehensive overview of the host's status.
- Dual M.2 SSD Expansion Slots: Supports dual M.2 SSD storage expansion (compatible with NVMe/SATA, sizes 2230/2242/2260/2280), allowing for flexible high-speed read/write and storage combinations.
- Semi-Pre-assembled Structure, Beginner-Friendly: Customized structure and interface layout for Raspberry Pi 5, it comes pre-installed with a cooling module, adapter board, and cables, requiring only a few screws for assembly, significantly reducing the difficulty of DIY PC building.
- Programmable RGB Lighting Effects: Built-in customizable RGB lighting module, supporting 11 preset lighting schemes, allowing you to switch ambient lighting effects as you like.
- Abundant Interfaces, Plug and Play: Fully exposed Type-C power supply, HDMI video output, USB 3.0/USB 2.0, and GPIO interfaces, allowing for quick connection of peripherals, sensors, and display devices without additional adapters.
PiTower Gen 2 delivers a desktop-grade Mini PC experience that balances thermal performance, expandability, and aesthetics for developers, makers, and home users. Achieving "one device in hand, worry-free communication."
Designed and manufactured by Elecrow, customized requests can be discussed(based on MOQ), you can contact us at service@elecrow.com.










Who Needs This?
- DIY enthusiasts/makers: Raspberry Pi users seeking personalization, performance, and optimized architecture; a stylish, compact, plug-and-play desktop-grade host for showcasing creative projects.
- Developers/engineers: Require a stable, reliable, and long-running development or testing environment; dual SSD expansion provides ample storage, and an LCD secondary screen monitors system status in real time.
- Home desktop users/students: Suitable as a home desktop computer, small server, NAS, or smart home control device;
Specification
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SBC |
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Compatibility |
Supports Raspberry Pi 5 (Purchase separately) |
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Display |
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Panel Size |
2.8inch |
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Panel Type |
TFT, IPS Screen |
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Resolution |
320*240 |
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Brightness |
200 cd/m² |
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Display Touch Button |
Yes ( Turn LCD ON/OFF) |
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Hardware |
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Interface |
Type-C, HDMI, USB-A 2.0, USB-A 3.0, GPIO, Ethernet port |
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Function |
Introducing the relevant interfaces of Raspberry Pi 5 |
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Button |
Power button, Touch Button (for turning the screen and ambient lighting on and off). |
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LED Indicator |
Hard drive activity indicator light, RGB ambient lighting |
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NVMe SSD |
Supports SSD 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 (purchased separately) |
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SD Card Slot |
Yes |
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RTC |
Support |
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Other |
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Size |
134.5*127*76mm |
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Outer Shell |
Aluminum alloy + acrylic |
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Assembly Method |
Screw |
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Net Weight |
385g |
Comparison Between PiTower Gen 2 and PiTower Gen 1
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Product Name |
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Compatibility |
Raspberry Pi 5 |
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Display Size |
1.3" |
2.8" |
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Touch |
None |
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Display Switch |
None |
Yes |
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Screen Type |
OLED |
IPS Panel |
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Display Resolution |
128x64 |
320x240 |
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Power Button |
Yes |
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RGB lighting |
Only RGB Fans |
Yes (Programmable definition) |
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nVME SSD |
Single SSD Slot |
Dual SSD Slot |
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SD Card Slot |
Yes |
None |
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RTC |
Support |
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Cooling Fan |
3 Cooling Fans |
2 Cooling Fans |
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Size |
120*120*72mm |
134.5*127*76mm |
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Outer Shell |
Aluminum alloy + acrylic |
Aluminum alloy + acrylic |
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Dust Cover |
None |
Yes (Metal) |
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Installation difficulty |
Medium |
Easy |
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Volume |
Low Volume |
Quiet |
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Assembly Method |
Screw |
Screw |
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Net Weight |
340g |
385g |
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Adapter |
Purchase separately |
Package includes |
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Color |
Black |
Purple |
Package List
- 1x PiTower Gen2 Mini PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Screwdriver