The Lian Li PC-Q34 is a Mini-ITX mini-tower case built for compact desktop builds. It is a chassis, so it has no processor, memory or storage of its own. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a complete compact computer that ships with a processor, RAM, SSD and operating system installed.
Lian Li PC-Q34 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lian Li PC-Q34 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not applicable (case only) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not applicable | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not applicable | 32 GB DDR5 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not applicable | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX mini tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Dimensions | 228 mm × 330 mm × 250 mm (W × H × D) | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Mini-DTX | Built-in board | Built-in board |
| Operating System | Not applicable | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not applicable | No WiFi | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo ships as a complete computer with processor, memory, storage and operating system. The PC-Q34 is an empty case, and the buyer supplies every internal component.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U model supports up to 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a dimensions of 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm, much smaller than the PC-Q34's 228 mm × 330 mm × 250 mm.
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The Lian Li PC-Q34 has a Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX board support and room for a 220 mm graphics card, 180 mm CPU cooler and 180 mm power supply. The Thinvent Treo has no user-upgradable case and does not offer these expansion options. The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and two Ethernet ports on the Core Ultra 5 model.
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The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing with powder-coated black finish, and it is rated for operating temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lian Li PC-Q34 if you are building a custom Mini-ITX desktop and want to choose your own motherboard, graphics card, cooler and power supply. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact, ready-to-run computer with the processor, memory, storage and operating system already installed.
