Fanless Intel Core i3 PCs: Quiet, Compact Computing
A fanless Intel Core i3 PC is a computer that cools its processor with a passive heatsink instead of a fan. The Thinvent range includes fanless systems built on the Intel Core i3-1215U and Core i3-1315U processors. These processors run without a fan in a sealed or fan-free enclosure, so the system makes no fan noise and has no air intake that collects dust.
The Intel Core i3-1215U is a 12th generation processor with 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 10 MB of cache. The Intel Core i3-1315U is a 13th generation processor with 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz and 10 MB of cache. Both processors are sold as Intel Core i3 U-series parts for low-power systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | 12th | 13th |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Max frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | 10 MB | 10 MB |
The Thinvent systems in this range come with 8 GB or 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage options include 128 GB and 256 GB SSDs, and a 32 GB MLC SSD on one 13th generation model. Power comes from a 12V 7A adapter. Wireless is optional, with models offered without WiFi or with Dual Band WiFi. Operating systems include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or no operating system.
Use Cases
Fanless Intel Core i3 PCs suit environments where fan noise, dust or airflow are a problem. Typical applications include factory floor control, machine monitoring, digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals and office or lab work where a quiet desktop is needed. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 and the 15" Industrial Panel PC are built for industrial use. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC and Thinvent Treo Mini PC suit compact desktop, embedded and edge computing tasks.
Thinvent Fanless Intel Core i3 Products
Thinvent has fanless Intel Core i3 products in several form factors. The range includes the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC and the Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC. Choose the Core i3-1215U or Core i3-1315U model, the RAM and storage size, the WiFi option and the operating system that match your application.
