What is the smallest PC that runs Windows?
A mini PC is the smallest class of desktop computer that runs the full Windows operating system. It is much smaller than a tower PC and fits behind a monitor or on a desk. Windows 11 Professional runs on compact hardware when the processor, memory and storage meet Microsoft's minimum requirements.
Windows 11 minimum requirements
Microsoft lists these minimum requirements for Windows 11:
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Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 64-bit, with two or more cores, from Microsoft's supported list
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Memory: 4 GB of RAM
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Storage: 64 GB or more
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Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot capability
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Security chip: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
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Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible with a WDDM 2.0 driver
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Display: 720p, larger than 9 inches
Every Thinvent product on this page exceeds the processor, memory and storage minimums. Confirm the TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot settings in the BIOS before you install Windows 11.
Compact Thinvent options for Windows
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the most compact model on this page. It uses the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor with 6 cores and up to 4.3 GHz. It includes 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD, and it ships with Windows 11 Professional. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, and dual LAN. It includes 4 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD.
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM with a 512 GB SSD. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, and 8 GB DDR4 RAM with a 512 GB SSD.
Comparison of compact Thinvent Mini PCs
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | RAM | Storage |
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| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 4 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 512 GB SSD |
Thinvent Mini PCs running Windows 11
Thinvent builds compact Windows 11 systems for customers worldwide. The Treo Mini PC and Aero Mini PC models suit desk setups, kiosks and office use. The Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and the Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U are the smallest options in the range. For fanless or rugged deployments, choose the Thinvent IPC5 industrial PC line instead.