The Streacom DB4 is a fanless Mini-ITX chassis. It is a case that holds a Mini-ITX motherboard and cools it passively, so it does not include a processor, memory or storage of its own. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC, a fanless system that ships with its own Intel or AMD processor, memory, SSD and Windows 11 Pro.
Streacom DB4 Fanless vs Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC
| Streacom DB4 Fanless | Thinvent IPC1, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent IPC1, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
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| Processor | Not included (accepts Mini-ITX motherboard) | Intel Celeron N5095A | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not applicable | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Not included | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 5 x 3.5" or 12 x 2.5" drives | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 260 x 260 x 270 mm chassis | Industrial PC, 199.5 x 181.5 x 34.5 mm | Industrial PC, 199.5 x 181.5 x 34.5 mm |
| Cooling | Fanless passive | Fanless passive | Fanless passive |
| Operating System | Not included | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC1 is a complete system: processor, memory, SSD and operating system are included. The DB4 is an empty chassis for a motherboard you supply.
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The Thinvent IPC1 with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U supports up to 64 GB of RAM and has 6 cores.
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Both Thinvent IPC1 models use fanless passive cooling, the same cooling approach as the DB4.
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The Streacom DB4 has more drive bay capacity, with room for up to 5 x 3.5" or 12 x 2.5" drives, and accepts a dual-slot full-height PCI card. The Thinvent IPC1 has a 2 TB SSD and no drive bays.
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The Thinvent IPC1 has a VESA mount and a 0°C to 40°C operating range, with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Streacom DB4 if you want to build your own system with a custom motherboard, a dedicated PCI card and several drives. Choose the Thinvent IPC1 if you want a ready-to-use fanless industrial PC with a processor, memory, SSD and Windows 11 Pro already installed.
