What Is a Small Fanless PC?
A small fanless PC is a compact computer that cools itself with a passive heatsink instead of a fan. The processor and other components transfer heat through the metal chassis, which acts as the cooling surface. Because there are no moving fans, the system has no fan bearings to wear out and draws in no dust. This design suits environments where dust, humidity, vibration or noise would affect a standard PC.
The Thinvent IPC3 is a fanless industrial PC built on the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor. The processor has 6 cores, runs up to 4.4 GHz and has a 10 MB cache. Each unit includes 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It runs on a 12V 10A power adapter.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Thinvent IPC3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-1215U (12th Generation) |
| Cores | 6 |
| Max Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 10 MB |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Power | 12V 10A Adapter |
| Cooling | Fanless |
Operating System Options
The IPC3 is available with several operating systems. The options are Windows 11 Professional, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Some models include a Quad DB9 Serial interface for connecting serial devices. Other models have no WiFi.
Use Cases
Small fanless PCs are used in factory automation, machine control, kiosks, digital signage, transport systems, and remote monitoring. They suit applications that need continuous operation in dusty, hot or vibrating conditions. The Quad DB9 Serial models support equipment that uses serial communication.
Thinvent Fanless Industrial PCs
Thinvent has the IPC3 fanless industrial PC in several configurations. You can choose the operating system and whether to include the Quad DB9 Serial interface. All configurations use the same Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD.
