Hi all, I need some advice about how to upgrade from my actual Raspberry Pi4 to Raspberry Pi 5. Because with my laptop I got a lot of problems, I want to use a Raspberry Pi 5 as a desktop computer. I’ve been happy with my R Pi 4, but I understand that R Pi 5 is much better and I want to switch to it.
But, I am not sure if I can use some essentials from RPi 4 and what I need to buy for a complete RPi 5.
From RPi 4, can I use power supply cable and HDMI cable (for monitor)?
If I buy a Raspberry Pi 5 SSD(512gb) kit with M2.HAT( to have more memory), I still need to buy also Raspberry Pi OS 32GB Preloaded uSD Card?
What about cooler and the case? Are they necessary with my configuration?
If yes, can RPI 5 with 512 gbSSD kit with M2.HAT and cooler fit into the case? (Because I bought for my RPI 4 an official case, but the cover did not fit properly with the case, I don’t know why).
How can I transfer what I already have done on my actual RPI 4 to the new RPI 5?
Thank you very much for your advice
Hi @Gheorghe168243,
What a fun task, I think you’ll find swapping your Pi 4 to a Pi 5 to be an easier task than you expect. Most of your setup will be the same. I’ll tackle your big questions first.
You can use the same HDMI cable but I highly advise upgrading your power supply, especially since you want to use an SSD. The Pi 5 PSU can draw up to 5A as opposed to the Pi 4s 3A.
If you can write the OS to the SSD you don’t need an additional micro SD. If you have one with your Pi 4, you could even use that. A 16gb micro SD is recommended for the full version of Pi OS.
The Pi 5 has a high idling temperature, there are a few cases about that offer both active and passive cooling solutions, some of which have SSD bases. If you aren’t interested in a full case I highly recommend the Pi’s active cooler, it works wonders bringing its operating temperature down. Here’s a link to all our Pi 5 cases. The Argon NEO and Argon ONE cases both have optional bases for NVME SSDs. Take a look at these and see what you think!
Thank you very much Jack for your answers!
Raspberry Pi 5 uses USB-C for power, but it requires a 5V 5A power supply for optimal performance, compared to the 3A needed for Raspberry Pi 4. If your current power supply is 5A, you can reuse it; otherwise, you’ll need to purchase a new one.
The Raspberry Pi 5 still uses micro-HDMI ports, so you can reuse your Raspberry Pi 4 HDMI cable.
