The Dell Precision T1700 is an entry-level workstation sold as a compact mini tower or small form factor desktop, built around Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 or 4th Generation Intel Core processors. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact desktop available with Intel Core i7-1255U and other Intel and AMD processors, with RAM options up to 64 GB and SSD options up to 2 TB.
Dell Precision T1700 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell Precision T1700 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 or 4th Gen Intel Core | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact mini tower or small form factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | AMD FirePro or NVIDIA Quadro options, or integrated Intel graphics | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual Band WiFi, or No WiFi option | Dual Band WiFi, or No WiFi option |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer RAM up to 64 GB, while the Dell Precision T1700 supports up to 32 GB.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models are configurable with up to 2 TB SSD storage.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models include Dual LAN networking on the listed configurations.
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The Dell Precision T1700 offers professional-grade AMD FirePro or NVIDIA Quadro graphics options, which the Thinvent Treo Mini PC details do not state.
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The Dell Precision T1700 supports optional mirrored RAID, error-correcting code (ECC) memory and self-encrypting drives, which are not stated for the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision T1700 if you need professional graphics options, ECC memory and optional RAID for a workstation-class environment. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with higher RAM capacity, larger SSD options and a choice of Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processors.
