Mini PCs: Small Form Factor Computers for Desks, Kiosks and Industry
A mini PC is a complete computer in a compact chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage and ports on a small board, and it connects to a monitor, keyboard and mouse like a standard desktop. Mini PCs take less desk space, draw less power and can be mounted behind a display or on a wall.
Key Specifications
Mini PCs differ mainly in processor, memory and storage. The Thinvent range uses Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core 5 processors from the 11th to 14th generation, a Celeron N5095A, and an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. Memory ranges from 4 GB to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, and storage ranges from 128 GB to 1 TB SSD. Processor core counts run from 4 to 12, and maximum clock speeds reach 5.0 GHz on the Core 5 120U.
| Model | Processor | Cores | RAM | Storage | Wireless | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Thinvent Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| Thinvent Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
Use Cases
Mini PCs suit office and business desktops, digital signage, point-of-sale terminals, kiosks and light engineering work. Models with 16 GB or more of RAM and up to 10 or 12 cores handle multitasking, spreadsheets, browsing and video playback. Models with 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM suit basic office work, data entry and control panels.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero Mini PC and Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core, Core 5, Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors. Choose a model by processor, memory, storage, wireless option and operating system. The Thinvent range also includes Industrial PCs and thin clients for fixed installations.