What is a small form factor PC case?
A small form factor (SFF) PC case is a compact enclosure for a computer. It holds the processor, memory, storage and power supply in a much smaller space than a standard desktop tower. Mini PCs take this idea further. Their cases are built around the board, so the whole computer fits on a desk, behind a monitor or inside a control cabinet.
Small cases suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale terminals and factory floors where space is limited. Most designs use a fanless or low-noise cooling layout, which reduces dust intake and keeps the system quiet.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use Intel and AMD processors in compact cases. The main specifications across the range are:
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Processors: Intel Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U, Core Ultra 5 125U, Core 5 120U, Celeron N5095A, and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB, DDR4 or DDR5
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC, or 128 GB to 512 GB SSD
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Power: 5V 2A, 12V 5A, 12V 7A and 19V 3A adapters
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Networking: Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, with Dual LAN on selected models
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux
Comparison of Thinvent mini PC cases
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | Memory | Storage | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use cases
Compact cases with Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors suit office productivity, multi-monitor desks and light engineering work. Intel N-series and ARM-based models suit kiosks, digital signage and embedded control, where low power draw matters more than peak speed.
Thinvent mini PCs with small form factor cases
Thinvent builds its mini PCs in compact, fanless-ready cases for desktop, embedded and industrial use. The Aero Mini PC series has Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th generation. The Treo Mini PC series has Intel N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with Thinux Embedded Linux. Each model is available with the memory, storage and power options listed above.
