This is my first pi. I wanted to build my own arcade machine and setting up retropie (once I figured out what I was doing) was relatively straightforward. Especially with ssh and all the guides out there.

Overall, I had a great experience building my Raspberry Pi 5. It was simple to put together and launch. The web tutorials were very good, and I was very confident in building my Pi. My only problem is the microHDMI video output. I think a mini would have been better. It is easier to find mini-to-mini or mini-to-regular HDMI cables. I know it came with two micro-to-HDMI cables, but maybe one should have been micro-to-mini, or for a few dollars more, add an adaptor that you know will work on Pi video output.

My fourth Pi, first with Vilros. Best kit yet. I opted for the 8GB with alloy case. Very sturdy, got it put together and running on external M.2 NVME with ease. Configuration was a snap, especially the VNC as I like to run the Pi standalone and remote in with gui. Performance in all areas far exceeded my expectations.

Wanted a starter kit so I didn't have to collect a bunch of parts for a PI5 project. Everything was really good with the exception of the length of the wiring for the case mounted fan. It's just long enough to get the connector on and case assembled without any slack. Watch the video an follow the instruction with the wiring as you assemble the case (I thought I did) but ended up having the wire get sandwiched between the CPU and Thermal pad as the case went together. Ordered 8G with the deluxe aluminum case, all nice! If the wire for the fan was a bit longer 5 out of 5.

I’m new to Raspberry Pi but this is a nice little kit. Good quality components. I’m using it as a server for my smart home and it’s working nicely.
I’m very happy with it so far for my purpose.