Turn Your Pi4 Into An Awesome Mini Desktop PC With The All-New DeskPi Lite!

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  • The all-new DeskPi Lite is here and with this, you can turn A Raspberry Pi 4 Into an awesome Mini Desktop PC! The DeskPi Lite adds 2 full-sized HDMI Ports to the Raspberry Pi 4 Plus 2 extra USB ports and it comes with a heatsink and PWM cooling fan so your Pi4 can run overclocked all day!
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  • @JJC1138
    @JJC1138 2 роки тому +17

    That looks like a really nice design with just the right mix of minimalism and performance/convenience features. And thank you for the fab informative review as per usual!

  • @MandoMTL
    @MandoMTL 2 роки тому +35

    Best case I've seen so far for the price. Great value.

  • @AD34534
    @AD34534 2 роки тому +55

    It's worth mentioning that the Pi 4 can do 1080p60 in h264 and 4k60 in h265 using hardware decoding. UA-cam uses h264 so just make sure you have hardware acceleration enabled and h264ify extension installed in Chromium. There's tutorials online that show you how to do it.

    • @grahamc87
      @grahamc87 2 роки тому +6

      Oh ok. Show us a screen cap of a pi4 playing a 1080p60 or 4k60 video on UA-cam at the full source resolution and at the full 60fps. We’ll wait.

    • @myslav1805
      @myslav1805 2 роки тому +4

      @@grahamc87 the problem is software support for hardware decoding from the web browser.. Unfortunately a major issue on linux still.

    • @alexk4894
      @alexk4894 2 роки тому +4

      @@myslav1805 almost all desktop linux software uses va-api. Raspberry Pi doesn't support it so it's not a linux issue

    • @myslav1805
      @myslav1805 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexk4894 definitely not a linux issue, but it turns out to be because browsers dont usually support it oob and you even have to install special driver packages for it to work. I tried to get hw decoding working in both chromium and firefox and only had some success with firefox. That's on intel coffee lake graphics, mind you.

    • @polocatfan
      @polocatfan 2 роки тому

      yeah if you use h264 UA-cam is not nearly as bad as people pretend it is on Pi.
      you could also just use kodi for it too

  • @worldgate989
    @worldgate989 2 роки тому +2

    I picked up the pro v2 and love this thing, having the hard drive inside the case has made this the most portable pi gaming system ever. Planning to get a portable screen at some point so i can play in the car when im waiting for someone to get back.

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus 2 роки тому +2

    That's a fantastic price set and love that ssd enclosure! Thanks for the feature, might have to get one.

  • @Watchandlearn91
    @Watchandlearn91 2 роки тому +139

    A lot of these Pi accessories are stupid expensive considering they're running with a raspberry pi but this one seems really reasonably priced at 30 bucks

    • @Mr.Smith101
      @Mr.Smith101 2 роки тому +9

      Go with the Argon V2, it's really nice.

    • @Watchandlearn91
      @Watchandlearn91 2 роки тому +3

      @@Mr.Smith101 Wow that is really cool and only $25 on amazon with free one-day shipping. Thanks!

    • @Mr.Smith101
      @Mr.Smith101 2 роки тому +2

      @@Watchandlearn91 You're welcome. You won't be disappointed.

    • @MrX-wg9hx
      @MrX-wg9hx 2 роки тому +2

      the 30 bucks doesn't include daughter board

    • @andrewcool4587
      @andrewcool4587 2 роки тому

      because if supply chain issues and it’s smaller market. one reason what mac add ons are pricey too.

  • @wpyoga
    @wpyoga 2 роки тому +1

    Looks well made! And highlights the deficiencies of the Pi 4 design.

  • @lexluthermiester
    @lexluthermiester 2 роки тому

    This is the best case I've seen for the RPi. Very nice!

  • @MrSlowestD16
    @MrSlowestD16 2 роки тому

    That's a pretty neat case. Definitely one of the better ones I've seen.

  • @Crystallums
    @Crystallums 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much! this is definitively the best case on the market. Regards and Good Luck!

  • @DocBrewskie
    @DocBrewskie 2 роки тому

    ive been using this for retropie.threw a tinty sega sticker on the front an i love it.

  • @tangc
    @tangc 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Love that nuphy keyboard too.

  • @nickshulyak8221
    @nickshulyak8221 2 роки тому +5

    Good stuff as always! However my favourite case at the moment is RETROFLAG PiStation Case Pi 4 Case with 800x480 Pixel 3.4 inch LCD Screen & Stereo Speakers! Really cool! This is your fault because of your review! The only problem I have is a low voltage warning with LCD screen attached and with official RiP PSU at 5V 3A.... Just ordered more beefy PSU from the UK PiHut - 3.5A at 3.25V. I should confess that my Pi is OC and occasionally I hook some additional peripherals as well.

  • @Antisocialnerd2
    @Antisocialnerd2 2 роки тому

    Just bought a few of those retro tape cassette hd cases they look amazing

  • @jackfisher9833
    @jackfisher9833 2 роки тому

    that casette case is looking so cool.

  • @quackmandoo
    @quackmandoo 2 роки тому +6

    Just got the argon one v2. Besides giving my capture card issues, very worthwhile having these kind of cases

  • @JavaEdge.
    @JavaEdge. 2 роки тому +2

    Best case I've seen so far for the price. Great value 💔

  • @PrashantKumar-rx5rn
    @PrashantKumar-rx5rn 2 роки тому

    Omg cassette case enclosure, I already ordered it one 👍😀

  • @jeffreyalwine1990
    @jeffreyalwine1990 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a Deskpi. It turns the RPI4 from a fair to middling SBC (as a desktop computer) to a useful desktop computer, especially now that the 64 bit Raspberry Pi OS is officially supported. I still like the Odroid N2 Plus better as a desktop.

  • @Akerfeldtfan
    @Akerfeldtfan 2 роки тому

    That daughter board idea is super clever, very neat idea.

  • @TalkingGIJoe
    @TalkingGIJoe 2 роки тому

    great review... thanks!

  • @user-xd1ds3ch7f
    @user-xd1ds3ch7f 2 роки тому +10

    A M2 version would have been so perfect.
    Too bad, my heart still goes out to the Argon One M2 :)

    • @ch4.hayabusa
      @ch4.hayabusa 2 роки тому

      Wonder what the limitation is... do SD cards max out the USB 2.0 bus? I doubt it. Would be great to see a UFS card version of this... no dongles, a slim profile, and SSD like latency.

  • @Punisher6791
    @Punisher6791 2 роки тому +1

    just finished turning my Pi 4 into a mini PS1 with the pistation case with thousands of games on it. runs Ps1, N64, atari 2600, NES, SNES, Saturn, Dreamcast GBA and GBC. even overclocked it up to 2 ghz!

    • @Punisher6791
      @Punisher6791 2 роки тому

      @Monte Veskeii mines the 4gb model, im using the latest version of Retropi OS not Rasberry OS. i went into the config file on pc with Notepad ++ and changed the overclock settings to 2000 and the over voltage to 6. you can find videos on YT that show how to do this. my case also came with a fan for the cpu so overheating isnt an issue.

  • @Bianchi77
    @Bianchi77 2 роки тому

    Nice video, like it, thanks for sharing :)

  • @send2gl
    @send2gl 2 роки тому

    That is really neat.

  • @gamelevelarts4831
    @gamelevelarts4831 2 роки тому

    Super cool !!

  • @Dragonborn-dc4uj
    @Dragonborn-dc4uj 2 роки тому

    This build will work really well as a tv streaming box.

  • @JerSan89
    @JerSan89 2 роки тому +1

    That cassette enclosure made me click the video, that thing is cool

  • @FacelookHK
    @FacelookHK 2 роки тому +5

    I usually use my Pi without casing... it makes it cool.

  • @haveac00kie
    @haveac00kie 2 роки тому +1

    Such a pragmatic and good looking design. What you need on the front side only, connectors on the rear side, GPIO still reachable, 2 extra USB ports & micro HDMI to HDMI conversion ? It's a deal!
    Thank you.

  • @BartFlossom
    @BartFlossom 2 роки тому

    I really like this...maybe more than I like my Argon case.

  • @kiault7263
    @kiault7263 2 роки тому +1

    That's a cool keyboard, what is it? Thanks for the great video!

  • @mythrando
    @mythrando 2 роки тому

    I've just ordered the cassette tape through your link. I'm looking into the deskpi as well for when I pick up my next pi4. Thank you for the great video.
    I subscribed!
    I have to ask though, what is that keyboard you are showing near the end of the video? I love how it looks.

  • @ezforsaken
    @ezforsaken 2 роки тому

    DUDE this is $30, this is probably one of the best if not the best case right now. For 40 bucks you get the full kit with the sd card, power supply, extra cables and stuff.

  • @taymazfiroozifoladi6424
    @taymazfiroozifoladi6424 2 роки тому +2

    Great content. Btw what keyboard is that?
    Looks sweet.

  • @mrstevil3000
    @mrstevil3000 2 роки тому

    I ordered mine yesterday. Thank you for another great video! I would really like to see how you can mount this to the back of a monitor with a stand and which VESA plate to use. Thanks.

  • @IRWPD
    @IRWPD 2 роки тому

    That is a great case.

  • @sipahi61
    @sipahi61 2 роки тому

    Great video ETA, I think everyone is curious to know how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 handles temps and thermal throttling, we'd love a video from you about this.

  • @LudwigClausewitz
    @LudwigClausewitz 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video!
    Btw I would like to know which keyboard you are using in this video ;)

  • @diveshv7555
    @diveshv7555 2 роки тому

    The best one I saw ever...

  • @fabriglas
    @fabriglas 2 роки тому

    looks awesome just wish they did a version where its got a SSD & Hi def DIAC in one case!

  • @Dusklight2008
    @Dusklight2008 2 роки тому

    I used RPi4 8G for my arcade cabinet.

  • @Boogersgrow
    @Boogersgrow 2 роки тому

    Your the man !

  • @saintroberto
    @saintroberto 2 роки тому +82

    where did u buy the cassette enclosure?

    • @nail2529
      @nail2529 2 роки тому +32

      This question needs to be answered asap. I need one of them in my life 🤣

    • @r.burger991
      @r.burger991 2 роки тому +9

      The link is in the description

    • @adrianmack3
      @adrianmack3 2 роки тому +9

      Yeah, if only he could of posted the link in his video description, that would be so convenient. Oh wait, there it is, right there in the video description. Imagine that.

    • @305Oski
      @305Oski 2 роки тому +1

      There is this Chinese company that sells the enclosure with an hdd amd load it with isos and roms kinda shady but hey

    • @natangurfinkel
      @natangurfinkel 2 роки тому +5

      Orico is a well established Chinese brand of storage - related products. I have nvme enclosure , 2.5 one and couple of cables. Good price/quality ratio. This cassette thingy unfortunately has usb 3.0 micro, the worst connector type ever created, I wish they had it with type c...

  • @romankaban8765
    @romankaban8765 2 роки тому

    1:42. Small size fun produce high noise level and vice versa.

  • @briangirnus9498
    @briangirnus9498 2 роки тому

    Damn that keyboard is clean

  • @BruceHarms
    @BruceHarms Рік тому

    Nice video! Which keyboard is that? Love the colors

  • @demonocolips
    @demonocolips 2 роки тому

    like the design, like that it has the power button on the front of the case which is one of the things i do not like about the argon one.

  • @vainitauh
    @vainitauh 2 роки тому

    gettting that casstte box to make a music only drive. thanks!

  • @meneerjansen00
    @meneerjansen00 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the informative video. How sensitive is it to the power supply? Can you use any old 5 Volt external battery or will it only work with one of those power adapters especially made for the Pi?

  • @bobowon5450
    @bobowon5450 2 роки тому +14

    the pi so SOOOO close to being a lightweight desktop replacement but it's just not quite there yet

    • @Sithhy
      @Sithhy 2 роки тому +1

      I know, right? I'd say 2-3 more generations & it should be a good replacement

    • @SweatyFeetGirl
      @SweatyFeetGirl 2 роки тому +1

      yea it's just not powerful enough :(. there are computers with the Pentium Silver N6000 which are fully passively cooled and not too expensive !

    • @iHawke
      @iHawke 2 роки тому +1

      all we can do is wait for the fifth

    • @MandoMTL
      @MandoMTL 2 роки тому +1

      Once they stop popping on cheap SoCs, it'll be there.

    • @youtwobe3507
      @youtwobe3507 2 роки тому

      ROCK5 Model B

  • @bradleybrand0
    @bradleybrand0 2 роки тому +1

    Got some older model PIs, want to do something with them. :)

  • @andrescalapt_
    @andrescalapt_ 2 роки тому

    Perfect was to also have support for M.2! Maybe next time :P

  • @SCORP1ONF1RE
    @SCORP1ONF1RE 2 роки тому +1

    @ETA PRIME it would be awesome if you could show us how to build a LapCade, by clipping a tablet to a Fightstick, (like those phone / controller clips, but bigger), then put an emulator and a nice frontend on it, maybe even have it boot right into the frontend (Windows tablet?), and add a portable speaker to turn it into a nice, jamming, lightweight LapCade / Jukebox!

  • @leonidas14775
    @leonidas14775 2 роки тому

    It is a nice looking case. That said, for $65 you have other options if you just want a small cheap linux computer, like x86 thin clients or android boxes

  • @amigang
    @amigang 2 роки тому +3

    to me the Pi4 is just not quite there for a full desktop replacement, the 4Gb+ overlocked is dam close, but on general use of just Doc typing, UA-cam surfing, Photo editing etc I feel like there is a bit of pause here and there, a few drop frames etc, Pi5 Im sure I will be able to use it as a desktop.

  • @seekeroftruth5877
    @seekeroftruth5877 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Prime, what keyboard was that colorful one in this video?

  • @senor-unich
    @senor-unich 2 роки тому +3

    Hi. Where can I buy your keyboard? Looks really good.

  • @ferfromla
    @ferfromla 2 роки тому

    If you want to use this as a desktop it really should have an M.2 slot. Perhaps they can make a version that allows an upgrade. But, otherwise a very nice case.

  • @divrajbajwa
    @divrajbajwa 2 роки тому +1

    What is that keyboard? btw love the video

  • @BlenderGoat
    @BlenderGoat 2 роки тому

    This looks sleek! Did you have to add any code to get the power button to work in the front for safe shutdown?

  • @MrTechnology83
    @MrTechnology83 2 роки тому +1

    Wow excellent video.
    I like the keyboard where to find one like that.??

  • @labnine3362
    @labnine3362 2 роки тому

    The only thing this has over the Argon case is the two USB ports in the front. Not sure if that's compelling enough to call it an upgrade over the Argon. I like the size of the Argon and the metal surface & premium feel.

  • @wecashautos6403
    @wecashautos6403 2 роки тому

    Awesome videos, I am looking to use this for remote printing, Basically connect this to the copier/printer and be able to print from sitting at different location ? I would appreciate your help!

  • @bubus750
    @bubus750 2 роки тому

    hello, thank you for this video and the discovery of the products presented.
    What is the version of linux installed on the presentation of the RPI? greeting

  • @gt90100
    @gt90100 2 роки тому +4

    Love this hdd Case

    • @luckyluke95
      @luckyluke95 2 роки тому +2

      I prefer Nes pi Cartdridge for HDD 😍😍😍

  • @abendroid
    @abendroid 2 роки тому

    I love to purchase a Pi unit but I'll wait for Pi 5.

  • @aboudi0507
    @aboudi0507 2 роки тому +1

    Would you recommend this or the pro version? Like is it worth the extra 40 bucks for the deskpi pro?

  • @dabig25
    @dabig25 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice... what OS was it running?

  • @colinsmith6224
    @colinsmith6224 2 роки тому

    Seems like the Argon One is still the case to beat, being $5 cheaper with metal construction. I suppose it comes down to aesthetics - this is a bit more "business-like" than the Argon.

  • @stevenjames90
    @stevenjames90 2 роки тому +3

    Could you link your keyboard (and mouse if a combo)?

  • @oneszeros1
    @oneszeros1 2 роки тому

    Pretty sure seeing as this is a RaspberryPi that some code could be fiddled to switch the power indicator lights? Red for off and blue for on would make more sense to me rather than vice versa as it stands

  • @SmithyScotland
    @SmithyScotland 2 роки тому +1

    How does the usb2 get from the pi to the daughter board? Is it via the usbc power socket on the pi?

  • @nikratlehead
    @nikratlehead 2 роки тому +1

    I love tour keeboard. What model IS it ?

  • @rmcellig
    @rmcellig 2 роки тому

    Excellent!! How much would everything cost including the 8GB Pi? I would probably run puppy Linux from a USB stick like I do on all my regular desktop PCs. I don't like boated Linux distros.

  • @AntonyShen
    @AntonyShen 2 роки тому

    The metal shield covered the Wi-Fi/BT chip, will this block wireless signal?

  • @Jblanko6
    @Jblanko6 2 роки тому +7

    Hey ETA, thank for the video, wanted to know what keyboard are you using at the end of the video ?
    Thanks

    • @venopsis
      @venopsis 2 роки тому +2

      Same for me. Very interested into this one. Thx!

    • @albabarn
      @albabarn 2 роки тому +1

      It's the nuphy air 75.

  • @iHaveTheDocuments
    @iHaveTheDocuments 2 роки тому

    I like how it turned into an Android TV box as far as looks go.

  • @aminawane1174
    @aminawane1174 2 роки тому

    Hy eta prime Can you test modern and old émulation and gaming on crt monitor ?
    Je remercie le bon boulot que vous faites !

  • @VenkatVisvanathan
    @VenkatVisvanathan 2 роки тому

    Hi, first thanks for the informative video. 👍. My question however is ‘what is the make and model of the colorful keyboard’?

  • @minelayer26
    @minelayer26 Рік тому

    for everything included, 30 bucks is a pretty good deal

  • @SinghTejas
    @SinghTejas 2 роки тому +1

    What's that Keyboard looks pretty cool imo

  • @titos7050
    @titos7050 2 роки тому

    What do you think about that keyboard? Considering buying it

  • @griftgfx
    @griftgfx 2 роки тому

    You should do a video on that Air75.

  • @angeloproduction9967
    @angeloproduction9967 2 роки тому

    hey, great video!! Could you please test whether the promised fan control works with your case under rasbios 64bit? I also bought the case because you can control the fan, but somehow it doesn't work.

  • @mdex7606
    @mdex7606 2 роки тому

    I would if I could get my hands on a board. 😂

  • @MarkFarge
    @MarkFarge 2 роки тому

    Great video. Where did you get the fake plant pot from?

  • @JohnDoe-Unknown
    @JohnDoe-Unknown 2 роки тому

    I got a passively cooled miniPC J1800/4G RAM/120G SSD with an external PSU on an aftermarket for $35. I bet this is the price to align with )

  • @Fennek_Kaipii
    @Fennek_Kaipii 2 роки тому

    So it can do pretty similar to the GeeekPi Acryl Raspberry Pi Set-Top-Box [~10$]
    but costs 3x for PWM fan, on/off switch and GPIO accessable without further purchases?
    If you don´t need the GPIO, I stick with the cheap GeekPi case, fan set to 3.3V, USB-on/off switch.

  • @titolockheed
    @titolockheed 2 роки тому +12

    Hello Mr. ETA PRIME. Question: How do you make a live animated desktop (wallpaper?), it looks pretty cool.

    • @ETAPRIME
      @ETAPRIME  2 роки тому +15

      I use a app called wallpaper engine

    • @titolockheed
      @titolockheed 2 роки тому +2

      @@ETAPRIME Thank you! You are my hero...when it comes to retro games and emulation news, thank you.

    • @issabeganovic8822
      @issabeganovic8822 2 роки тому

      @@ETAPRIME Too bad it's "Windows Only"...

  • @CraigDaters1
    @CraigDaters1 2 роки тому +1

    what is that wireless keyboard you are showing at 7:28?

  • @dickwans
    @dickwans 2 роки тому +4

    The extra USB is a major plus! Two things I'm not sure about:
    - If the fan break how easy will it be to change it
    - I need that ssd extension really bad
    Case look neat though

    • @greekmanx
      @greekmanx 2 роки тому +1

      Get the pro version for $60 can take a 2.5” ssd and has an ice tower cooler and is aluminum vs plastic

    • @dickwans
      @dickwans 2 роки тому

      @@greekmanx already had the pro version. It was amazing. I had to return it because there was an issue with the fan. I currently have the geekworm x825-c8 plus a couple of accessories.

  • @antikytheramechanism7909
    @antikytheramechanism7909 2 роки тому

    I understand that with a teensy and a rpi4 I can make a Dirtywave M8 Tracker. Do you know of a case that is good to hold this and a 4.3 capacitive touch screen to end up looking a bit like the M8 Tracker?

  • @MarkDavidMcCoskey
    @MarkDavidMcCoskey 2 роки тому +1

    With NVMe support (daughter board?), this would be perfect.

    • @dickwans
      @dickwans 2 роки тому +2

      That would be the DeskPi pro I think 🙂

  • @auslei
    @auslei 2 роки тому

    Why would you need 2 full size HDMI? Just curious. ps. Not sure if you need 2 screens for pi. What would be the use case?

  • @TheHammer55v
    @TheHammer55v 2 роки тому

    off topic question .. What keyboard is that you're using in this video ?

  • @falkar
    @falkar 2 роки тому

    what keyboard is that? looks yummy!

  • @gantzm
    @gantzm 2 роки тому

    Does the power button shut down the operating system? Or does it just kill power to the unit?

  • @mobisat95
    @mobisat95 2 роки тому +1

    Where did you get the keyboard from?

  • @armadillu
    @armadillu 2 роки тому +1

    what keyboard is that towards the end?