Processor PC Price: What Determines the Cost of an Industrial PC
The price of a processor PC depends mainly on the processor, the memory, the storage, the operating system and the I/O ports. For industrial use, the build quality, the power input and the operating temperature range also affect the price.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 uses the Intel Core i7-1255U processor. It is a 12th generation Intel Core i7 chip with 10 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. It has dual LAN ports and runs on a 12V 7A adapter.
Operating System and Port Options
The IPC5 is offered with several operating systems: Windows 11 Professional, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS and Thinux Embedded Linux. Some configurations add four DB9 serial ports. All configurations listed on this page have no WiFi.
Use Cases
The IPC5 suits factory automation, machine control, data logging, kiosks and edge computing. Its wired dual LAN connection and fixed 12V power input suit installations where wireless links are not used.
Comparison of Configurations
| Configuration | Operating System | Quad DB9 Serial |
|---|---|---|
| IPC5 with Windows 11 Professional | Windows 11 Professional | No |
| IPC5 with Windows 11 Professional, Quad DB9 | Windows 11 Professional | Yes |
| IPC5 with Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | No |
| IPC5 with Windows 11 Pro, Quad DB9 | Windows 11 Pro | Yes |
| IPC5 with Windows 11 IoT Value | Windows 11 IoT Value | No |
| IPC5 with Windows 11 IoT Value, Quad DB9 | Windows 11 IoT Value | Yes |
| IPC5 with DOS | DOS | No |
| IPC5 with DOS, Quad DB9 | DOS | Yes |
| IPC5 with Thinux Embedded Linux | Thinux Embedded Linux | No |
| IPC5 with Thinux Embedded Linux, Quad DB9 | Thinux Embedded Linux | Yes |
Thinvent Industrial PCs with the Intel Core i7-1255U
Thinvent has the IPC5 Industrial PC with the Intel Core i7-1255U in ten configurations. The choice depends on the operating system and whether quad DB9 serial ports are needed. Each model includes 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD.
