A small form factor i7 is a compact desktop PC built around an Intel Core i7 processor. Thinvent's range includes mini PCs with the Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Generation processor with 10 cores, a maximum frequency of up to 4.7 GHz, and 12 MB of cache. The units are small enough to sit on a desk, behind a monitor, or mounted on a VESA bracket.
Key Specifications
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Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U, 12th Generation, 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Memory: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB DDR4 RAM, depending on the model
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Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB SSD, depending on the model
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Networking: Dual LAN on every model. Some models include Dual Band WiFi, and others have no WiFi.
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Power: 12V 7A adapter
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or no operating system installed, depending on the model
Thinvent Mini PC Models Compared
| Model | RAM | Storage | WiFi | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC | 8 GB to 64 GB | 256 GB to 1 TB | No WiFi or Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or none |
| Treo Mini PC | 8 GB to 32 GB | 256 GB to 2 TB | No WiFi or Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or none |
Use Cases
Small form factor i7 PCs suit office work, digital signage controllers, point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, and light industrial monitoring. Dual LAN lets one unit connect to two wired networks, for example a production network and a management network. Models with 16 GB or more of RAM handle multitasking, data analysis and virtual machines. Models with no operating system let buyers install their own software.
Thinvent Mini PCs with the i7-1255U
Thinvent has the Aero and Treo mini PCs with the Intel Core i7-1255U processor. Buyers can choose the memory, storage, WiFi option and operating system that match their application.
