What is a fanless portable PC?
A fanless portable PC is a computer that cools itself without a fan. It has no moving air intake, so dust and debris do not enter the chassis. It is also quieter than a fan-cooled PC and has fewer parts that wear out. Fanless PCs suit factory floors, vehicles, kiosks and field sites where dust, heat or vibration are present.
Key specifications
The Thinvent IPC3 is a fanless industrial PC built around the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor. This 12th Generation processor has 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 10 MB of cache. Each IPC3 includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. It runs on a 12V 10A adapter. The IPC3 is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux or Ubuntu Linux. Some models add Quad DB9 Serial ports. The IPC3 models in this range do not include WiFi.
Use cases
Fanless industrial PCs are used for machine control, data logging, human-machine interfaces, digital signage and edge computing. The IPC3 suits buyers who need a compact, quiet computer with a multi-core processor and a solid-state drive. The Quad DB9 Serial option supports buyers who connect serial industrial equipment.
Comparison of IPC3 configurations
| Model feature | Operating system options | Serial ports |
|---|---|---|
| IPC3 base | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Ubuntu Linux | Not included |
| IPC3 with Quad DB9 Serial | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Ubuntu Linux | Quad DB9 Serial |
All IPC3 models share the same processor, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and 12V 10A adapter.
Thinvent fanless industrial PCs with the Intel i3-1215U
The Thinvent range includes the IPC3 with the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor. Buyers choose the operating system and the serial port option that match their application.
