What Is a Small Form Factor PC?
A small form factor (SFF) PC is a computer built in a compact chassis that takes up far less desk space than a tower PC. Thinvent builds SFF PCs as mini PCs. Each unit is small enough to mount behind a monitor, under a desk or on a wall, and it runs a full desktop operating system. SFF PCs suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale systems and labs where space is limited.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range uses processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 models, Intel Core Ultra 5 and Intel Celeron N5095A are available. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is also available. The ARM Cortex A55 model runs Thinux embedded Linux.
Memory ranges from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage is either a 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB SSD, or 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model. Most units include Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux. Some units include Dual Band WiFi, while others have no WiFi. Several models include Dual LAN.
| Model Family | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 | 256 or 512 GB SSD |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC |
Use Cases
Office staff use Thinvent SFF PCs for documents, email and business applications. The Intel Core i5 and i7 models handle multitasking and data work. Kiosks and signage use the Micro 6 Pro, which has an HDMI output and runs on a 5V adapter. Labs and training rooms use the Treo and Aero models with Ubuntu Linux.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has SFF PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro families. Choose a processor, memory, storage and operating system to match the task. Aero models suit high-performance office work. Treo models suit general and budget deployments. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and fixed-function systems.
