Db4 Streacom

The Streacom DB4 is a fanless Mini-ITX case rather than a complete computer. It measures 260 x 260 x 270mm, accepts an ITX motherboard, supports a dual-slot full-height PCI card (max 200mm length, 110mm height), and can hold up to 5 x 3.5" or 12 x 2.5" drives. For a ready-to-run fanless system in a similar compact footprint, the closest Thinvent option is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is sold with a range of Intel and AMD processors.

Streacom DB4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC and Thinvent IPC3

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a complete system with processor, memory and storage included, while the Streacom DB4 is a case that still needs a motherboard, CPU, memory and storage.

• Thinvent Treo configurations offer up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, giving a larger memory and storage ceiling than many ITX builds start from.

• Thinvent Treo is offered with 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, plus Intel Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 options, so you can choose the processor class to match your workload.

• The Streacom DB4 offers greater drive expansion, supporting up to 12 x 2.5" drives, which the Thinvent range does not match.

• The Streacom DB4 is the better choice where you need a custom build with a large GPU (max 200mm) or AIO-free cooling configuration; the Thinvent Treo is a pre-configured system with a fixed chassis.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Streacom DB4 if you are building a custom fanless system and want to select your own motherboard, processor and drives. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a ready-to-deploy compact PC with a choice of Intel or AMD processors, up to 64 GB RAM and optional dual band Wi-Fi, without assembling components yourself. The Thinvent IPC3 suits buyers who want the same Intel Core i3 processing in an industrial PC form.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i5 (12th/13th Gen)

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U

• Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3-1315U