The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P is a Mini-ITX PC case, which houses a motherboard and components inside an 18-liter chassis. Thinvent does not make PC cases. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a complete compact computer with a processor, memory, storage and operating system included. Thinvent has several Treo configurations, so the comparison below uses the Treo range.
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mini-ITX PC case | Complete Mini PC | Complete Mini PC |
| Processor | Not supplied (case only) | Intel Core i3-1315U, 6 cores | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 6 cores |
| RAM | Not supplied | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not supplied | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX case, 18 liters | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not supplied | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The NR200P is an empty case. The Treo is a finished computer with processor, memory, storage and operating system included.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Treo uses an aluminium housing with a powder-coated black finish, and includes a VESA mount.
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The NR200P's strengths are its design and build for a custom PC: it fits Mini-ITX boards, has a vented steel or tempered glass side panel, and includes a PCI riser for vertical GPU installation. The Treo does not offer these options, as it has no user-expandable case.
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The Treo includes Wi-Fi 5 dual-band wireless on the wireless SKUs, and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port on all models.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if you are building your own Mini-ITX system and need a case for your own components. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a ready-to-use compact computer with processor, memory, storage and operating system included, without assembly.
