Windows 12 Requirements and Thinvent Industrial Mini PCs
Microsoft has not officially published the full system requirements for Windows 12. Industry sources expect two tiers: a basic experience without local AI, and a Copilot+ experience that uses a neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device AI. Expected base requirements include a 64-bit CPU, 8 GB RAM, TPM 2.0, and DirectX 12. Reported AI-tier requirements include an NPU of about 40 to 45 TOPS and 16 GB RAM. Check the official Microsoft documentation before purchasing for Windows 12.
Intel Core i5-1240P: Key Specifications
All Thinvent Mini PCs in this range use the Intel Core i5-1240P processor. It has 12 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz, and 12 MB of cache. Each model runs Windows 11 Professional. Memory options range from 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4, and storage options range from 128 GB to 1 TB SSD.
| Model | RAM | SSD | Wireless | LAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treo Mini PC | 8 GB | 512 GB | No WiFi | Standard |
| Aero Mini PC | 32 GB | 128 GB | No WiFi | Standard |
| Treo Mini PC | 32 GB | 1 TB | No WiFi | Standard |
| Treo Mini PC | 32 GB | 128 GB | Dual Band WiFi | Standard |
| Aero Mini PC | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 128 GB | Dual Band WiFi | Standard |
| Aero Mini PC | 4 GB | 128 GB | No WiFi | Standard |
| Treo Mini PC | 32 GB | 256 GB | No WiFi | Standard |
| Treo Mini PC (Dual LAN) | 32 GB | 1 TB | No WiFi | Dual LAN |
| Aero Mini PC (Dual LAN) | 16 GB | 256 GB | No WiFi | Dual LAN |
| Aero Mini PC (Dual LAN) | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 256 GB | Dual Band WiFi | Dual LAN |
Some models include a Thinvent keyboard and mouse set. Power adapters are rated at 7A or 10A at 12V.
Use Cases for Industrial Mini PCs
Mini PCs with a fixed 12V power input and no moving parts suit space-limited installations. Typical uses include factory floor monitoring, machine control, digital signage, kiosks, and embedded data collection. Models with dual LAN support two separate network connections, which is useful for segregating control and office traffic. Models without WiFi suit wired-only networks.
Thinvent Range with Intel Core i5-1240P
Thinvent has ten configurations of Mini PCs built on the Intel Core i5-1240P, in the Treo and Aero lines. Choose a model by memory size, storage capacity, wireless option, and LAN configuration. The Thinvent range does not include processors other than the Intel Core i5-1240P on this page.