What Is a Fanless PC Box?
A fanless PC box is a compact computer that has no cooling fan. It removes heat through a sealed metal chassis that acts as a heat sink. Because it has no moving parts in the cooling path, it runs quietly, needs less maintenance, and resists dust and airborne particles better than fan-cooled systems.
Thinvent fanless PC boxes are built for industrial, commercial, and embedded use. The Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 use Intel Core processors from the 12th generation. The Thinvent Micro series uses ARM Cortex processors for lower-power tasks. All models are sized to mount in control cabinets, on machines, or on walls.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent Industrial PC range covers Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. Key specifications from the current range:
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM Options | Storage Options | Wireless | OS Options |
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| IPC3 | Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC5 | Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB, 32 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB SSD | No WiFi, Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS |
| IPC5 | Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB SSD | Dual LAN; No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux |
| Micro 5R | ARM Cortex-A53 | 4 | 2.0 GHz | n/a | 2 GB onboard | 16 GB eMMC | WiFi 6, Bluetooth | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi | Thinux Embedded Linux |
All IPC models run on a 12V 7A adapter. The Micro models run on a 5V 2A adapter.
Use Cases
Fanless PC boxes suit environments where fans fail or draw in dust:
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Factory automation and machine control
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Data acquisition and process monitoring
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Digital signage and kiosks
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Point-of-sale and retail systems
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Edge computing and gateway devices
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Thin client deployments with Thinux
The Core i7 models suit compute-heavy tasks such as vision inspection and data logging. The Core i3 and ARM models suit lighter control and display work.
Thinvent Fanless PC Boxes
Thinvent has fanless PC boxes in the IPC5, IPC3, Micro 5R and Micro 6 Pro series. Choose an IPC model for Intel Core performance, with options for 16 GB to 64 GB RAM, dual LAN, and Windows or Linux. Choose a Micro model for ARM-based thin client or embedded use.
