The official Raspberry Pi Active Cooler is your essential companion for high-intensity Raspberry Pi 5 projects. Featuring a premium metal heatsink paired with a variable-speed blower, it keeps your Pi 5 running cool during demanding workloads without requiring a case.

The cooler connects directly to the Pi 5's dedicated fan connector—no additional cables needed—and attaches securely via sprung pins to dedicated mounting holes on the board.

Key Features

• Metal Heatsink – Premium aluminium construction for rapid heat dissipation
• Variable-Speed Blower – Automatically adjusts airflow based on cooling demands
• Direct Power Connection – Plugs into the Pi 5's onboard fan connector
• Secure Mounting – Sprung-pin attachment to dedicated PCB mounting holes
• Quiet Operation – Minimal noise during variable-speed operation

Benefits

• Prevents Thermal Throttling – Maintain peak CPU performance under heavy loads
• Extended Lifespan – Protects against heat damage for reliable long-term operation
• No Case Required – Effective cooling for open-board setups

Compatibility

• Raspberry Pi 5 (all RAM variants)

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi Active Cooler with variable-speed blower

Ideal For

• CPU-intensive workloads and compiling
• AI and machine learning projects
• Media servers and 4K video playback
• Any application requiring sustained performance