The Xrig Obsidian is a fanless server PC built around AMD Ryzen 9 processors, with up to 16 cores. The facts available to us describe its maximum memory at 6144 GB and its design as fanless. We could not confirm the Obsidian's exact storage, operating system, form factor, or port details. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, a fanless, aluminium-housed system with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD.
Xrig Obsidian Server PC vs Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC
| Xrig Obsidian Server PC | Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 6144 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not confirmed | Industrial PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 34.5 mm | Industrial PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 34.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC1 is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system, and it can run DOS.
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Both Thinvent IPC1 models use an aluminium housing, a fanless passive cooling design, and a VESA mount, and they are rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Thinvent IPC1 has two display outputs (HDMI and VGA), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Xrig Obsidian has a higher processor core count (up to 16 cores) and a higher stated RAM maximum. We could not confirm its storage, operating system, or port details, so a full comparison is not possible.
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The Thinvent IPC1 with the Ryzen 5 7530U is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5, while the Ryzen 5 7430U model is also available with it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Xrig Obsidian if you need the highest core count and memory capacity in a fanless server build. Choose a Thinvent IPC1 if you need a fanless industrial PC with a documented 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and standard display and USB connectivity in an aluminium housing.
