An ultra small form factor (USFF) PC case is a compact enclosure that holds a complete computer in a footprint much smaller than a desktop tower. Thinvent builds these systems as mini PCs. Each unit combines the processor, memory, storage and ports in one small chassis that mounts behind a monitor, on a wall, or under a desk.
What a USFF PC Case Includes
A USFF case holds the motherboard, processor, memory, storage and power connections. Thinvent mini PCs use external 12V or 19V power adapters, which keep the enclosure small. Most models include Ethernet and HDMI ports. Some include Dual Band WiFi, and others have no WiFi. Dual LAN is available on selected models.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range uses Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra processors, AMD Ryzen 5 processors, Intel Celeron and ARM Cortex-A55 processors. Memory options are 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage options are 32 GB eMMC and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD.
| Model Series | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
USFF PCs suit offices, point-of-sale counters, digital signage, kiosks, industrial control panels and hospitality screens. Low-power Celeron and ARM models suit light tasks and embedded control. Core i5 and i7 models suit office applications and multitasking. Ryzen 5 models suit general computing and multitasking workloads.
Thinvent Mini PCs with This Form Factor
Thinvent has ultra small form factor mini PCs in three families. The Aero Mini PC series uses Intel Core processors from the i3 to Core Ultra 5 generation, with Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux. The Treo Mini PC series uses Intel N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors. The Micro 6 Pro Mini PC uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor with Thinux embedded Linux.
