Raspberry Pi 5 continues to surprise. YouTuber Jeff Geerling, known for his technological experiments, has achieved a notable milestone by successfully connecting an external graphics card to one.
The latest installment of the famous minicomputer series, Raspberry Pi 5 stands out for its improvements in specifications and performance. This small but powerful device now includes a PCIe port, opening up a range of possibilities. But Now we know that an external graphics card can be connected to a Raspberry Pi.
On his YouTube channel he showed how he used a 2016 graphics card purchased on eBay. And although it was not a simple process, it managed to demonstrate the compatibility of the Raspberry Pi 5 with high-power external hardware. The graphics card in question is a Radeon RX 460.
The video is a delight for technology fans. It not only shows the technical process, but also serves as inspiration for future projects that could emerge in the Raspberry Pi community.
A fascinating aspect of this project is the use of the Pineberry Pi uPCity module. A key component in connecting the graphics card to the Raspberry Pi 5which is not yet available on the market, which adds a touch of exclusivity and avant-garde to the project.
Raspberry Pi 5 supports a graphics card and supports a power supply
The problem did not lie exclusively in the challenge of physical compatibility, but also that of nutrition. The graphics card required a separate power supply, which involved an ingenious connectivity and power supply solution.
In the past, Jeff Geerling has already played with external graphics and Raspberry Pi and had achieved a similar feat with a CM4, but he assures that this time the process was smoother, with fewer obstacles in the way.
This development is a clear example of how innovation can transform already impressive devices into something even more extraordinary. The Raspberry Pi 5, with its new PCIe port, is positioned as fertile ground for future explorations and technological experiments.
Connecting an external graphics card to a Raspberry Pi 5 is possible, has been demonstrated. A new milestone for the most beloved minicomputer.
