The Advantech IPC-7132 is a wallmount chassis for ATX and mATX motherboards, with a 10-slot backplane. It is a metal enclosure, not a complete computer, so it has no processor, memory or storage of its own. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC, a complete fanless industrial computer with an Intel Core i3 processor, 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Advantech IPC-7132 vs Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC
| Advantech IPC-7132 | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1315U) | |
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| Type | Wallmount chassis for ATX/mATX motherboard | Complete industrial PC | Complete industrial PC |
| Processor | Not included (motherboard required) | Intel Core i3-1215U, 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core i3-1315U, 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Not included | 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Drive bay for one 5.25" ODD and three 3.5" HDDs | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Wallmount / workbench chassis | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Cooling | Low-noise PWM controlled fans | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not included | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
| Wireless | Not included | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC3 is a complete computer. It includes the processor, memory and SSD storage, while the Advantech IPC-7132 is a chassis that needs a motherboard, processor, memory and storage to be added.
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The Thinvent IPC3 uses fanless passive cooling. The Advantech IPC-7132 uses PWM-controlled fans.
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The Thinvent IPC3 includes up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, as listed in its configuration.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has two front serial ports (DB9 RS232), an optional RS485 port, and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Advantech IPC-7132 has a bidirectional mounting option for a wall or workbench and a shockproof drive bay for one 5.25" optical drive and three 3.5" hard drives. The Thinvent IPC3 has an SSD and no drive bays of that kind.
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The Advantech IPC-7132 is a suitable choice if you already have a motherboard and want a chassis with drive bays. The Thinvent IPC3 suits buyers who need a ready-to-use industrial computer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Advantech IPC-7132 if you are building a system around your own ATX or mATX motherboard and need a wallmount chassis with drive bays. Choose the Thinvent IPC3 if you need a complete, fanless industrial computer with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and an SSD, ready to install. The Thinvent IPC3 is available with Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems.
