KKSB ROCK 5B Case with Heatsink - Black Aluminum Enclosure

Name: KKSB ROCK 5B Case with Heatsink - Black Aluminum Enclosure
Brand: KKSB-Cases
SKU: 7350001161297
Price: 19.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€19,90

SKU 7350001161297

The KKSB Rock 5B Case is a stylish and protective housing option for your single-board computer. Its design ensures both safety and temperature regulation.

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Technical Details

Compatible SBC: Radxa ROCK 5B
Cooling: Passive Cooling - Large Removable Heatsink Included
Material: Laser-Cut Aluminium
Finish: Black Anodised
Button Access: Built-in Reset and Power Buttons
Cutouts: Cutouts for ROCK 5B ports and connectors
Storage Space: YES, Space for NVME SSD
Display Mounting: VESA 75 compatible with two round mounting holes (75mm apart)
Antenna holes: 4 (2 on each side of the case), use the side you prefer most.

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Safe Yet Stylish SBC Protection

KKSB Rock 5B Case offers a range of features that make it the perfect choice for anyone looking to protect their single-board computer while keeping it cool and stylish. With its passive heatsink, aluminum build, and a range of convenient features, the KKSB Rock 5B Case is an excellent choice for any SBC user.

Removable Passive Heatsink

The KKSB Rock 5B Case comes equipped with a large passive heatsink, making sure your ROCK 5B stays cool even during intense use. And if that's not enough, the heat sink is removable with screws, giving you space to add Hats or other cooling solutions like an active cooling system.

Some Examples of Possible Applications

Home media center: Use the KKSB Rock 5B Case and a Raspberry Pi to build a media center that can stream videos and music from the internet or from local storage.
Retro gaming console: Install a retro gaming emulator on ROCK 5B and store it inside the KKSB Rock 5B Case to build a retro gaming console that can play classic games from the past.
Home automation system: Use this case with ROCK 5B to build a home automation system that can control lights, thermostats, and other home appliances.
Network-attached storage (NAS): Build a simple NAS system that can store and share files over a local network using this case with ROCK 5B.
Digital signage: Create digital signage for your business or home using this case with ROCK 5B to display multimedia content, ads, or information.
Weather station: Build a weather station using this case with ROCK 5B to measure temperature, humidity, air pressure, and other weather-related parameters. The data can be stored and analyzed using various software tools.

Stylish and Practical Design

The case also features rubber feet that ensure a stable grip on any surface. The body of the case is made of laser-cut aluminum and comes in a black anodized finish with laser marked openings, making it a stylish addition to your setup.

NVMe SSD Space

The KKSB Rock 5B Case has a unique design that allows you to add an NVMe SSD under the board, freeing up space on your desk and improving your storage capacity.

Maximize Connectivity and Convenient Cutouts

With four antenna holes (two on each side of the case), the KKSB Rock 5B Case provides ample space for external antennas. Additionally, the large cutouts in the case allow WiFi and BT to pass through without the need for external antennas. The case also includes a cutout for most common interfaces. The KKSB Rock 5B Case features an inbuilt reset and power button, making it convenient to restart or power off your SBC.

Easy Assembly

Fasteners for assembling the case are included, making setup a breeze. Additionally, the KKSB Rock 5B Case is compatible with a range of accessories, including the KKSB Din rail clip and KKSB Camera holder.

Versatile Compatibility

With two round mounting holes in the bottom of the case that are 75mm apart, the KKSB Rock 5B Case is VESA 75 compatible, meaning it can easily be mounted to the back of a monitor or TV.

Items Included

KKSB ROCK 5B Case
Heatsink
Rubber Feet
Fasteners

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Good solid case

Overall seems like a great case and a quality build. It was meant to use it for Radxa 5b plus since I believed the form factor remained the same. Some ports have been reshuffled though so you won't have access to front USB-C (frame has mini HDMI cut) and SD card if you have the 5b+ board. Other than that which is not KKSB's fault but my oversight, the case feels sturdy, well beilt and there is a passive heatsink included. Only two down-sides are that you can't access bottom M2 slots easily since you have to disassemble the whole thing. Also the buttons (power and restart) are simple cuts in the frame located a bit further from the board buttons and need force pressing. Could be a bit more haptic friendly with some quick fitting plastic add-ons. In any case I used the two rubber drop-shapped stickers that came along in order to gap the space between the metal sheet and the actual button on the board and works great for the time being.

KKSB ROCK 5B Case with Heatsink review

I really like KKSB ROCK 5B Case with Heatsink. There are however 2 concerns, I'd like to address. The first one is regarding the passive heatsink, which seems to be just adequate. However, a larger passive cooler with wider dissipation area might work even better. My second concern is regarding the inaccessibility of NVMe SSD slot after you put the whole case together. There is simply no other way but to dismantle the whole case if you want to change NVMe SSD.

GOOD!

GOOD!

Best available right now, but could be better

I think your case is decent, but honestly, I'd love to pay more and get something like FriendlyARM does for their devices like NanoPC T6 or NanoPi R6C. It's a solid block of aluminium(I think?) that's machined. Looks great, works great, very solid. In comparison your thing makes me worry about dust and moisture getting into the device.

I don't know if you have the capability to do machined cases, but I would certainly be interested in buying one(and maybe more) like that.