NComputing is a brand that repurposes x86-64 PCs as endpoints for virtual desktop environments through its LEAF OS software and thin client hardware such as the EX500W. For a deployment serving 10 users, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC family offers a comparable Intel Core option with the same user-count sizing approach. The closest match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1235U, which provides 10 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM.
NComputing Device For 10 Users vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| NComputing EX500W (Thin Client) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron, 2 GHz | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with Intel Core i3-1215U and i5-1235U support up to 64 GB of RAM, giving more memory headroom than the 8 GB stated for the EX500W when running virtual desktops for 10 users.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1235U offers 10 cores, compared with 6 cores on the i3-1215U, for heavier multi-session workloads.
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Storage ranges from 128 GB to 2 TB SSD, so capacity can be matched to the desktop images being hosted.
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The NComputing EX500W is a thin client built around LEAF OS, which is designed specifically for endpoint repurposing, while the Thinvent Treo is a full mini PC that can be configured with several Intel and AMD processor options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing EX500W if your deployment is built around LEAF OS and you want a dedicated thin client endpoint. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with higher RAM ceilings and a choice of Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processors for hosting or running workloads for 10 users.
