The Lian Li PC-Q07B is a Mini-ITX tower case with a black mini-tower form factor, one 2.5-inch internal drive bay and one 5.25-inch external drive bay. It is a case, not a complete computer, so it does not include a processor, memory or storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is a complete ready-to-run mini PC that ships with its processor, memory, storage and operating system installed.
Lian Li PC-Q07B vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lian Li PC-Q07B | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Type | Mini-ITX tower case | Complete mini PC | Complete mini PC |
| Form Factor | Mini-Tower | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Processor | Not included | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz) |
| RAM | Not included | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1x 2.5" internal drive bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX | Built-in | Built-in |
| Operating System | Not included | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating Systems Available | Not applicable | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo is a complete computer. The Lian Li PC-Q07B is an empty Mini-ITX case that needs a motherboard, processor, memory, storage and operating system added before use.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and includes a 2 TB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and includes 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB SSD.
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Both Treo models include dual Ethernet ports on the Intel model, a VESA mount and an aluminium housing with a powder-coated black finish.
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The Lian Li PC-Q07B has a 5.25-inch external drive bay, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Treo uses its M.2 slot for the SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lian Li PC-Q07B if you are building a custom Mini-ITX system and want to select every component yourself. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, configured computer with processor, memory, storage and operating system already installed.
