Silent Mini PCs for a Roon Media Server
Roon Server runs on a host computer that stores the library, runs the database, and streams audio to your Roon endpoints. The host should be quiet and stay on continuously. Thinvent mini PCs and industrial PCs with fanless or low-noise designs suit this role in a living room or listening room.
Roon's requirements depend on library size. Roon's documentation recommends 2 GB of storage per 1,000 albums, and a host with 8 GB or more of memory is a practical starting point for most libraries. Roon Server also uses more memory as the library grows. For large libraries and multi-zone setups, 16 GB is a safer choice.
The Thinvent range includes processors from Intel and AMD, with 4 to 12 cores, and memory from 4 GB to 32 GB. Storage options run from 128 GB to 1 TB SSD. Models with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or no operating system are available, so you can choose the OS that fits your Roon setup.
| Use case | Suggested Thinvent model | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small library, basic setup | Treo Mini PC, Intel N5095A | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD |
| Medium library, multi-room | Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| Large library, heavy use | Aero Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD |
| Large library, dual LAN | Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD |
Thinvent Products for Roon Media Servers
Thinvent has several models for a Roon media server. The Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U and 16 GB of memory suits a library of medium to large size. The Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U, dual LAN and 32 GB of memory suits a large library on a wired network. The Treo Mini PC with Intel N5095A suits a small library with a lower budget. The Thinvent range does not include a fanless model with a specific noise rating; check the product specifications for each model before you buy.
