What Is a Powerful Small Form Factor PC?
A small form factor PC is a compact computer that fits in the palm of a hand or on a desk edge. A powerful small form factor PC pairs a high-performance processor with enough memory and storage to run business software, multitasking, and data work. Thinvent's Aero and Treo mini PCs use Intel Core, Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors in a small chassis, so the computing power comes without the size of a desktop tower.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range covers several processor classes. Core counts range from 4 to 10, maximum frequencies from 2.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz, and cache sizes from 4 MB to 16 MB. Memory options are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, with SSD storage from 128 GB to 512 GB. Power adapters are 12V 7A, 12V 5A and 19V 3A, depending on the model.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi / Dual Band |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi (Dual LAN) |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB / 16 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi |
Use Cases
Mid-range Intel Core and AMD Ryzen models suit office work, multitasking, data entry, video conferencing and light analysis. Core i5 and i7 models with 16 GB of RAM handle larger spreadsheets and several open applications at once. The Intel N5095A model suits basic office tasks, digital signage and kiosk use. The ARM-based Micro 6 Pro runs embedded Linux for dedicated control and edge tasks.
Thinvent Mini PCs With This Capability
Thinvent has the Aero Mini PC and Treo Mini PC series for buyers who want a powerful small form factor PC. The Aero series includes Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the Treo series includes AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel N5095A processors. The Micro 6 Pro is available for embedded Linux deployments. Each model is available with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or no operating system, and with or without WiFi.
