DDR3 Mini PC Memory: What Buyers Should Know
A DDR3 mini PC uses DDR3 memory, an older memory standard than DDR4. The Thinvent range does not include DDR3 mini PCs. The range uses ARM and Intel processors with onboard or DDR4 memory, and it has the same compact form factor.
The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 1.9 GHz, and 1 MB of cache. It includes 4 GB of onboard RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage. It has one HDMI port and dual antenna WiFi, and it runs Thinux embedded Linux.
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an Intel Celeron N5095A processor from the 11th generation. It has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz, and 4 MB of cache. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It has no WiFi and runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro.
Specification Comparison
| Feature | Micro 6 Pro | Treo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex A55 | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Max Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Memory | 4 GB onboard | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 1 TB SSD |
| WiFi | Dual antenna | None |
| Operating System | Thinux embedded Linux | Windows 11 IoT or Pro |
Use Cases
Compact PCs suit digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, and light office work. The Micro 6 Pro fits low-power embedded tasks and wireless connectivity. The Treo fits Windows-based applications that need more memory and storage.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs with ARM and Intel processors. The Micro 6 Pro and Treo are available with an optional keyboard and mouse set, and the Micro 6 Pro is also available with a VESA mount and an HDMI to VGA cable.
