Can a Thinvent mini PC run Roon Server?
Roon runs on most recent PCs and Macs. Roon Server runs on Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, and Linux. The Roon hardware guidance lists an Intel Core i3 (Ivy Bridge or newer), 4GB RAM, an SSD boot drive and a 1440 x 900 display as a baseline. Performance depends on the size of the music library and on the hardware used. Larger libraries and more simultaneous streams need more memory and a faster processor.
Recommended specifications for a Roon media server
For a quiet media server, the main factors are processor performance, memory, and storage. An SSD boot drive is recommended. Roon also requires OpenGL 3.0 support on Windows. On Linux, the Intel x86_64 build supports the Core and Output functions. ARM builds support only the Output function. Roon Bridge can add network audio outputs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Thinvent models suited to a Roon server
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | Operating System | WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro | No |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux | No |
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro | Dual Band WiFi |
| Thinvent Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro | Dual Band WiFi |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Ubuntu Linux | No |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro | Dual Band WiFi |
Use cases for a quiet Roon media server
A Thinvent mini PC can run Roon Server as a dedicated music server in a living room, study or rack. The Industrial PC IPC5 models have dual LAN ports for a wired network connection. The Industrial PC IPC3 runs Ubuntu Linux. The Thinvent Micro 5R thin client, with an ARM Cortex A53 processor and 2 GB RAM, supports Roon Bridge output only and is not a Roon Server.
Thinvent mini PCs for Roon media servers
The Thinvent range includes Aero Mini PC, Treo Mini PC and Industrial PC IPC5 models with 16 GB to 32 GB of memory and 512 GB to 1 TB SSD storage. These models suit Roon Server with large music libraries. Thinvent has Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux options.
