Intel N100 Mini PCs Without a Fan
The Intel Processor N100 is an entry-level processor from the Alder Lake-N series. It has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz, and 6 MB of cache. The processor runs in mini PCs that do not need a fan for cooling, so these systems make no fan noise.
Key Specifications
The N100 has four cores and no performance cores. It reaches up to 3.40 GHz and has 6 MB of cache. Fanless mini PCs built around the N100 suit light office work, web browsing, video playback, streaming, and light home server tasks.
| Specification | Intel Processor N100 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Maximum frequency | Up to 3.40 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB |
| Series | N (Alder Lake-N) |
| Generation | 12th |
Use Cases
A fanless N100 mini PC fits environments where fan noise is unwanted. Common uses include a home media player, a digital signage display, a point-of-sale terminal, a kiosk, and a small network or file server. The low power draw of the N100 also suits continuous operation.
Thinvent Products with the Intel N100
Thinvent has mini PCs built on the Intel Processor N100 in two families, Treo and Aero. Both families use 4-core N100 processors running up to 3.4 GHz with 6 MB cache. The range has memory options from 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 and storage options from 32 GB to 512 GB SSD. Operating system choices include Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, or no operating system. Some models include Dual Band WiFi, while others have no WiFi. Several models include a Thinvent Keyboard and Mouse set.