“I recently tested the Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5 from a third-party supplier, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. The cooling performance was subpar, and my Raspberry Pi continued to overheat during intensive tasks.
However, after ordering the official Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5, I was thoroughly impressed. The official cooler worked perfectly, keeping my Raspberry Pi at optimal temperatures even under heavy loads. The installation was straightforward, and the build quality is excellent.
If you're looking for a reliable cooling solution for your Raspberry Pi 5, I highly recommend going with the official Active Cooler. It delivers on its promises and ensures your device runs smoothly.”
“To fit this you have to remove a tiny cap ontop of the pins before plugging this in. I also removed case fan as can't have both running as the case doesn't fit.”
“When I first installed the cooler it wasn't working at all even when the heat sink was hot. I decided to turn it by hand and initially it was a bit stiff but freed off quickly and then sprang into life and has been working ever since. I guess there must have been some swarf or the like causing it to stick. It seems to do the job it's designed to do.
The Pi 5 does run pretty hot so I wouldn't run it without some kind of cooling.”