What Is a Mini-ITX Kit?
A Mini-ITX kit is a set of components built around a Mini-ITX motherboard, the small PC board format. Mini-ITX is a 170 mm × 170 mm (6.7 in × 6.7 in) motherboard form factor developed by VIA Technologies in 2001. Mini-ITX boards have traditionally been used in small-configured computer systems. They fit into compact cases that full-size ATX or Micro ATX boards cannot.
Key Specifications and Use Cases
Mini-ITX systems suit small form factor gaming builds, home theater PCs, and desks with limited space. Thin Mini-ITX motherboards go further, shrinking the design for systems that need a slim chassis. Buyers compare a Mini-ITX platform on processor generation, core count, maximum frequency, cache, memory, and storage.
Comparing Processors in Thinvent Compact PCs
The table below lists the processors in the Thinvent range on this page.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC5 (16GB) | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| IPC5 (i7) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC (Core 5 120U) | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Treo Mini PC (Intel) | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 |
| IPC5 (32GB) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Treo Mini PC (AMD) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| IPC5 (32GB, 1240P) | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 32 GB DDR4 |
Thinvent Products for Compact Builds
Thinvent has industrial PCs, mini PCs, and thin clients in compact form. The Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC5 is available with Intel Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1255U processors, 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 memory, and 512 GB or 1 TB SSD storage. The Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC3 uses the Intel Core i3-1215U and runs Ubuntu Linux. The Thinvent® Aero Mini PC is available with Intel Core i3-1215U and Core 5 120U processors. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC is available with Intel N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors. The Thinvent® Micro 5R Thin Client uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor and has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth.
