The Asus Premium Store C K Computers is a series of Asus desktop PCs. The facts we could confirm cover Asus desktop models such as the ASUS ExpertCenter D5 Small Form Factor, which uses an Intel Core i5-13400 with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB PCIe SSD. We could not confirm the exact configuration or specifications of every model in the "Premium Store C K Computers" range. Thinvent's closest alternatives are the Thinvent Aero Mini PC and the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 and IPC3, all built on Intel Core 12th generation processors with up to 64 GB RAM.
Asus Premium Store C K Computers vs Thinvent Product Range
| ASUS ExpertCenter D5 (confirmed model) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores | 6 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (expandable up to 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor Desktop | Mini PC | Industrial PC, fanless | Industrial PC, fanless |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, which is more than the 10 cores of the ASUS ExpertCenter D5 with Intel Core i5-13400.
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Thinvent products support up to 64 GB RAM. We could confirm 8 GB base RAM for the ASUS ExpertCenter D5, and that it can be expanded to 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 and IPC3 use fanless passive cooling, and their operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U has dual LAN ports and dual band Wi-Fi 5.
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The ASUS ExpertCenter D5 uses Intel Core i5-13400, a desktop processor. The Thinvent products use 12th generation mobile-class Intel processors (U and P series).
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Thinvent products let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or DOS.
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The ASUS ExpertCenter D5 comes with Windows 11 Pro.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter D5 if you want a Windows 11 Pro desktop with an Intel Core i5-13400 for office or business work. Choose a Thinvent product if you need a compact, fanless industrial PC or a Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a wide operating temperature range.
