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🔧 Vilros Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Starter Kit: Enhanced with Fan Cooling and Durable Aluminum Alloy Case Review

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Revainrating 2 out of 5  
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BrandVilros
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Ram Memory Installed Size4 GB

Description of 🔧 Vilros Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Starter Kit: Enhanced with Fan Cooling and Durable Aluminum Alloy Case

KEEP YOUR PROCESSOR COOL: The busier a processor gets the more it heats up, leading to sub-optimal performance. To prevent this common issue, this kit includes an aluminum alloy case with a pre-installed fan. The aluminum alloy actively draws the heat from the pi board, while the fan further cools the board and case. These cooling mechanisms will help push the limits of your processor and increase its flexibility. SIZABLE RAM: This Raspberry Pi 4 comes equipped with 4GB of RAM, which is the same amount of RAM or more RAM then many mainstream laptops contain. With 4GB of RAM, your processor will be capable of running retro gaming setups and common computer applications, media players and much more!. SIMPLE TO TURN ON & OFF: This kit includes a USB-C Raspberry Pi 4 compatible power supply with an easy-to-use on/off switch that was designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 4 model to streamline processing. IMPROVEMENTS FROM PREVIOUS MODELS: This latest model of the Raspberry Pi 4 offers groundbreaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, connectivity, memory and more! The desktop performance of this model is comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems. VERSATILE USE: The Raspberry Pi may have a small processor, but it is a highly adaptable little computer that can replace your desktop PC. Its functions range from practical to nostalgic, since it can power an ad-blocking server as easily as it can power an outmoded gaming setup. Other uses include but are not limited to printing from non-wireless printers, playing media, making time-lapse videos, and building multiplayer network game servers and motion-capture security systems.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Nice kit, but there are a few issues to be aware of.

Very nice kit and I like the fact that the case is metal for applications where the Pi is running 24/7. However, there are a few issues: 1) There were only 2 heatsinks, meaning the LAN and USB chips are not covered. . I had intermittent issues for days until I added separate heatsinks to the LAN chip (WiFi kept dropping). 2) The case is too thick next to the USB-C and micro-HDMI ports, which doesn't allow all the cables to fit properly. The cables that came with it work, but my HDMI 2…

Pros
  • VERSATILE USES: The Raspberry Pi may have a small processor, but it's a very adaptable little computer that can replace your desktop PC. Its features range from the practical to the nostalgic, as it can power an ad-blocking server just as easily as an older gaming rig. Other applications include, but are not limited to, printing from wireless printers, multimedia playback, time-lapse movie production, online multiplayer game servers, and motion capture security systems.
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Attention aluminum housing!

Vilros Pis sets are great products. However, this aluminum case has 4 pins protruding at the top. Mine were unfinished and hit the MB when the lid was open, causing constant resets and possible damage to the surface mounts they rub against. I sharpened the points with a dremmel and the problem went away, but there were some scuffs on the board. I ordered a replacement from Revain before I found the cause of the problem. When it comes out, I'll update this post. Vilros answered the phone when I…

Pros
  • IMPROVEMENTS OVER PREVIOUS MODELS: This latest Raspberry Pi 4 model offers a revolutionary boost in processor speed, media performance, connectivity, storage and more! The desktop performance of this model is comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.
Cons
  • Difficult to say,

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Nice set but buyers beware: Revain warehouse deals sell defective products

I would give the Vilros kit 5 stars. The aluminum housing is very robust and well made. 0 stars for Revain selling a defective product from his Warehouse Deals shop. The item I received was a return. Apparently it was returned for some reason - the Rapsberry Pi computer itself was faulty. And one component of the kit, an HDMI adapter, was missing. Revain did not appear to have checked the item and they did not make the minimum effort necessary to verify that everything was present. Instead…

Pros
  • KEEP YOUR CPU COOL: The more the processor is stressed, the more it heats up, resulting in reduced performance. To avoid this common problem, this kit includes an aluminum alloy case with a pre-installed cooling fan. The aluminum alloy actively dissipates heat from the Pi board, and the fan further cools the board and case. These cooling mechanisms help expand your processor's capabilities and increase its flexibility.
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nice kit but with a few issues to note

Very good kit and I like the fact that the case is metal for applications that run the Pi 24x7. A few issues: 1) There were only 2 heatsinks, meaning the LAN and USB chips are not covered. I had intermittent issues for days until I added separate heatsinks to the LAN chip (WiFi kept dropping). 2) The case is too thick next to the USB-C and micro-HDMI ports, which doesn't allow all the cables to fit properly. The cables that came with it work, but my HDMI 2 connection is unreliable because I…

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Unusable features

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Nice set but beware buyers, Revain Warehouse Deals sells defective products

I would give the Vilros set 5 stars. The aluminum housing is very robust and well made. 0 stars for Revain selling a defective product from his Warehouse Deals shop. The item I received was a return. Apparently it was returned for some reason - the Rapsberry Pi computer itself was faulty. And one component of the kit, an HDMI adapter, was missing. Revain did not appear to have checked the item and they did not make the minimum effort necessary to verify that everything was present. Instead…

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Raspberry Pi 4 problems

1. Internet access is not available here. I need to use a hotspot and a $50 card for 5GB of data.2. Downloaded NOOBS from the Noobs Lite website. There is no display, but the mouse and keyboard are backlit, so the Raspberry community review on the Wed site gave all sorts of tips, but to use the tips, the display must work, how to get a dummy? Then I downloaded lite noobs again and got the same result so I decided the software was bad and then I downloaded the full version of noobs after waiting

Pros
  • New to my collection
Cons
  • confused

Revainrating 2 out of 5

overheating? and turns off. (Not a very good first impression)

I have been using Raspberry Pi for many years and have worked with over a hundred of them. I usually buy "CanaKit" and I'm very lucky. This is a first for this company and their quality control rep didn't make a good first impression on me. I could start it. It's obviously rubbing against something because it's making a lot of noise. That was before I assembled the case. After the case was assembled, the noise became quieter, but over time the fan stopped and after a while the system turned…

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • Factor set