What is a NUC PC running Windows 11?
A NUC PC is a compact desktop computer, also called a mini PC, that fits in the palm of a hand. It uses a small board and a low-power processor to deliver full desktop computing in a small chassis. Windows 11 runs on these systems when the hardware meets Microsoft's minimum requirements.
Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements
Microsoft lists these minimum requirements for installing or upgrading to Windows 11:
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Processor: 1 GHz or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC)
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Memory: 4 GB or greater
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Storage: 64 GB or greater available disk space
Check the current requirements on Microsoft's official Windows 11 pages before you buy or upgrade, because the supported processor list can change.
Key specifications to compare
When you compare mini PCs for Windows 11, check these specifications:
| Specification | What it affects |
|---|---|
| Processor (cores, clock speed, cache) | Multitasking and application speed |
| Memory (RAM) | How many programs run at once |
| Storage (SSD capacity) | How much data and software the system holds |
| LAN ports | Wired network connections |
| Wireless (WiFi) | Wireless network connections |
| Power adapter rating | Power supply for the system |
Thinvent mini PCs use Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors with 4 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and SSD storage from 256 GB to 2 TB. Models are available with dual LAN ports and with or without WiFi.
Common use cases
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Office work, email, and document editing
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Kiosks, digital signage, and point-of-sale terminals
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Factory floor monitoring and industrial control
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Compact workstations where desk space is limited
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Thin client and virtual desktop access
Thinvent NUC PC and mini PC models with Windows 11 Professional
Every Thinvent model below ships with Windows 11 Professional.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U: 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD, no WiFi.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U: 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, no WiFi.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P: 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, no WiFi.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U: 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD, dual LAN, no WiFi.
Thinvent industrial PCs and all-in-one PCs with Windows 11 Professional
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P: 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD, dual LAN.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core 5 120U (Dual Band WiFi): 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 2 TB SSD.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core 5 120U (No WiFi): 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 2 TB SSD.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1335U: 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB SSD, Dual Band WiFi.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 RAM, 2 TB SSD, dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi.
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Thinvent Uno 23.8" All in One PC, Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD, dual LAN, fixed stand.
Choosing a Thinvent NUC PC for Windows 11
Start with the workload. Office and kiosk use suit a 4 GB to 8 GB model. Heavier multitasking and industrial data work suit 16 GB to 64 GB. Choose a model with dual LAN when the system needs two wired network connections, and choose a Dual Band WiFi model when wireless access is required.
