What Is a Custom-Built PC?
A custom-built PC, also called a homebuilt computer, is made by assembling separate parts instead of buying a finished system from a vendor. The builder chooses the processor, memory, storage and other commercially available components (COTS) and fits them together. Custom PCs let the buyer match performance to the budget and the task.
Key Specifications to Compare
When you assemble or choose a PC, the processor sets the core count, maximum frequency and cache size. Memory and storage set how many programs run at once and how much data the system holds. The table below lists the Intel Core processors in the Thinvent range.
| Model | Generation | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 12th | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12th | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 | 512 GB or 1 TB SSD |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 12th | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 | 512 GB or 1 TB SSD |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 14th | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
Use Cases and Applications
A custom PC suits office work, multitasking, industrial control, digital signage and edge computing. Mini PCs and industrial PCs fit where space is limited or the environment is harsh. Users who need a fixed configuration for long service life often prefer a pre-validated system over a self-assembled one. Buyers who need dual LAN or dual band WiFi should check each model's listed networking.
Thinvent Products Built on Intel Processors
Thinvent builds Intel-based industrial PCs, Aero and Treo mini PCs, and thin clients for these uses. The Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P or i7-1255U, the Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U, and the Thinvent® Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or Core 5 120U are the Intel models in the range. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC with Intel N5095A and the Thinvent® Micro 5R Thin Client with ARM Cortex A53 complete the range for lower-power needs.
