A mini PC for CCTV monitoring is a small, low-power computer that runs video management software and displays live camera feeds on one or more monitors. It runs around the clock, so it needs stable performance, enough memory for multiple video streams, and storage for recorded footage. Thinvent's Aero and Treo mini PCs are suited to this task.
Key Specifications for CCTV Monitoring
When choosing a mini PC for video surveillance, check these specifications:
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Processor: Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, Intel Core Ultra 5, and AMD Ryzen 5 processors handle live decoding of several camera streams.
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Memory: 8GB to 16GB of RAM supports larger camera counts and multi-window display.
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Storage: 256GB to 512GB SSD storage holds recent footage and the operating system.
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Networking: Dual LAN ports let one unit connect a camera network and a separate office network.
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux are both available, depending on the video management software in use.
Comparison of Thinvent Mini PCs for CCTV
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | RAM | Storage | Networking |
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| Aero Mini PC (i3-1215U) | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC (i5-1335U) | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC (i7-1255U) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | Dual LAN |
| Aero Mini PC (Ultra 5 125U) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16GB DDR5 | 256GB SSD | Dual LAN |
| Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7430U) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8GB or 16GB DDR4 | 256GB or 512GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC (N5095A) | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4GB DDR4 | 128GB SSD | No WiFi |
Use Cases
Small offices and retail stores use these units as local CCTV monitoring stations. Warehouses and industrial sites use them as displays at guard posts. Each unit can run a video management system that records and shows camera feeds on one or more screens.
Entry-level sites with few cameras can use the Treo Mini PC with the Intel N5095A processor. Sites with many cameras or higher resolution feeds should choose an Aero model with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, or a Treo model with the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor.
Thinvent Mini PCs for CCTV Monitoring
Thinvent has Aero and Treo mini PCs for video surveillance, with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Ultra 5 processors, AMD Ryzen 5 processors, and Intel N5095A processors. Choose a model with dual LAN for a separate camera network, or with dual band WiFi for wireless connection.
