Is this kit enough to start using a Raspberry Pi?

Yes. It includes the board, power supply, preloaded micro SD card, case, HDMI cable and heatsinks, so you only need a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Does it come with the operating system installed?

The 32GB micro SD card is preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit, so the board can boot to the desktop without imaging a card yourself.

Can I use it as a desktop computer?

It works for light browsing, documents and coding, but the 1GB of RAM and older processor make heavy multitasking slow.

Should I buy this or a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 kit?

Choose a newer board if you want USB 3.0, more memory or dual displays. This kit suits simple projects and first-time learning.

What do I still need to supply?

A monitor or TV with HDMI, a USB keyboard and mouse, and a network connection over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Is the power supply switch useful?

Yes. The on/off switch lets you cut power without unplugging the cable, which is convenient once the board sits in its case.

Where can I buy the Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Complete Starter Kit?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay, Vilros.com.

Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Complete Starter Kit

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At Amazon, for $83.89, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Vilros Pi kits generally describe them as a painless first setup, with the preloaded card and included supply doing most of the work. Criticism centers on the board's age and the modest 1GB of RAM rather than the accessories.

What people mention

SetupPraisedOwners say the preloaded card and included power supply make the first boot quick and free of missing-part surprises.
Board performanceCriticisedReviewers note the Pi 3 is noticeably slower than newer boards for desktop work and browsing.
MemoryCriticisedThe 1GB of RAM is called limiting for multitasking and heavier applications.
Case and coolingPraisedThe clear case and heatsinks are described as a good fit with no extra parts needed.
DocumentationPraisedBeginners find the printed quickstart guide helpful for the first steps.

About the Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Complete Starter Kit

This starter kit includes a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B single board computer and the accessories needed to set it up. The board uses a Broadcom BCM2837 64-bit quad-core processor running at 1.2GHz, with 1GB of SDRAM at 400 MHz.

The board has 4 USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, a 40-pin GPIO header, and built-in WiFi and Bluetooth LE. Storage is through a microSD card. The kit's 32GB card comes with Raspberry Pi OS (64 bit).

The kit also has a clear case with two multi-purpose covers, a 2.5A micro USB power supply with an on/off switch, a 5.5ft high speed HDMI cable, and a set of 2 heatsinks. A Vilros quickstart guide is included.

Processor

Broadcom BCM2837 64-bit quad core, 1.2GHz

RAM

1GB SDRAM @ 400 MHz

Storage

MicroSD; 32GB card included with Raspberry Pi OS (64 bit)

USB

4 x USB 2.0

Networking

Ethernet port, built-in WiFi

Bluetooth

Built-in Bluetooth LE

GPIO

40-pin

Max power draw

2.5A @ 5V

Power supply

Vilros 2.5A Pi 3 compatible micro USB, with on/off switch

HDMI cable

High speed, 5.5ft

Case

Vilros clear case with dual multi-purpose covers

In the box

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B board, power supply with on/off switch, 32GB microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS (64 bit), clear case, HDMI cable (5.5ft), 2 heatsinks, Vilros Quickstart Guide for Raspberry Pi (4