The Minisforum BD895i SE is a Mini-ITX motherboard built around the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor, with 16 cores and 32 threads, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots and DDR5 memory. It is a bare board intended for custom builds. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a complete mini PC with 6 cores, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD.
Minisforum BD895i SE vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum BD895i SE | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0, up to 8 TB total | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX motherboard (bare board) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not included | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The BD895i SE has 16 cores and 32 threads, against 6 cores in the Treo Mini PC.
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The BD895i SE supports up to 96 GB of RAM, against up to 64 GB in the Treo Mini PC.
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The BD895i SE has a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards. The Treo Mini PC has no PCIe slot for expansion cards.
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The Treo Mini PC is a complete system with a housing, 19V 3A power adapter, HDMI, VGA, USB ports and a VESA mount. The BD895i SE is a bare motherboard that needs a case, power supply and other parts.
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The Treo Mini PC comes with Windows 11 Pro installed and has Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS as alternatives. We could not confirm the BD895i SE's operating system options from the facts available.
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The Treo Mini PC is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the BD895i SE's wireless options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum BD895i SE if you are building a custom system and need the Ryzen 9 8945HX's 16 cores and a PCIe 5.0 slot for a graphics card. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, ready-to-use mini PC with a choice of operating systems, a 2 TB SSD and a compact housing for desk, office or edge use.
