The Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade in terms of power and performance, which makes it ideal for resource-intensive applications such as gaming, programming, and media projects. However, with greater performance comes the challenge of managing heat, and that’s where an active cooler (like a fan or cooling tower) becomes essential to maintain optimal performance.
What You’ll Need:
- Active cooler (fan or cooling tower designed for Raspberry Pi)
- Small screwdriver (usually Phillips head)
- Thermal paste or thermal pads (optional but recommended for better heat transfer)
- A small power supply (depends on the cooler’s power needs, but it’s usually powered via GPIO pins)
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Step 1: Power Off and Unplug Your Raspberry Pi 5
- Step 2: Peel off the protective films from the thermal pads, and attach three thermal pads to the Raspberry Pi 5
- Push the push-pins through the holes on the active cooler.
- Position the Active Cooler onto the Raspberry Pi 5, ensuring a precise alignment with the dedicated heatsink holes. Push the push-pins through to secure them into place.
- Connect the cable to the fan connector found on the Raspberry Pi 5
