The MSI Cubi 3 Silent S is a fanless Mini PC for business use, built around an Intel Kaby Lake-U processor with up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has a newer 13th-generation Intel processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Both are compact Mini PCs for professional and office environments.
MSI Cubi 3 Silent S vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 3 Silent S | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th (1315U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Kaby Lake-U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 2133 MHz | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD + 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | M.2 SSD, 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro recommended by MSI) | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fan-cooled |
| Displays | 2 (HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2) | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 2 x RJ45 | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available without Wi-Fi) |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 32 GB maximum of the MSI Cubi 3 Silent S.
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses an Intel Core i3-1315U from the 13th generation, while the MSI uses Kaby Lake-U.
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Larger storage range: The Thinvent Treo supports SSDs up to 2 TB, and we could not confirm the maximum storage capacity of the Cubi 3 Silent S.
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Choice of operating system: The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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Trade-off: The MSI Cubi 3 Silent S is fanless, which means it has no moving parts for cooling. The Thinvent Treo uses a fan. It also has two display outputs, while the Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 3 Silent S if a fanless design and two display outputs are your main requirements. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer 13th-generation Intel processor, RAM up to 64 GB, or a choice of operating systems including Linux.
