The MSI MS-C936 is an ultra-slim, fanless industrial Box PC for digital signage, self-service kiosks, industrial automation and AIoT edge computing. Its closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U, which offers a similar compact, low-noise form factor with a larger memory range.
MSI MS-C936 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC and Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3
| MSI MS-C936 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th 1335U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, Intel i3 13th 1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel (per MSI listing) | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz ECC/non-ECC | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Dual SATA 3.0 ports for 2.5" SSD/HDD, RAID 0/1 | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Slim fanless Box PC | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Display outputs | 2 HDMI, 2 DP (quadruple independent displays) | Not stated | Not stated |
| LAN | 4 x 2.5 GbE | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers up to 64 GB of RAM, which is more than the MS-C907 variant of MSI's fanless range (up to 16 GB DDR5), although the MS-C936 itself reaches 64 GB.
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MSI's MS-C936 is stronger on connectivity, with four 2.5 GbE LAN ports and quadruple display output, which suits multi-screen signage and kiosk deployments.
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Thinvent's Treo range provides a 10-core Intel Core i5-1335U and a wider choice of SSD capacity up to 2 TB.
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Thinvent's Treo and IPC3 lines are offered with Dual Band Wi-Fi or without Wi-Fi, so you can match wireless needs exactly.
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Thinvent also offers AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U options in the Treo line for buyers who prefer AMD processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI MS-C936 if your project needs four 2.5 GbE ports, quadruple displays and dual SATA storage with RAID. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact PC with a 10-core Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of Wi-Fi configurations.