Fanless Compact Desktop PCs for Business and Industry
Fanless compact desktop PCs are small computers that cool without a fan. They use a solid metal chassis to move heat away from the processor. Without moving parts, they produce no fan noise and collect less dust. They suit offices, factory floors, kiosks, and other places where dust, heat, or noise is a problem.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range includes two families of fanless systems:
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Industrial PC IPC5: Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache), Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache). Memory options from 16 GB to 64 GB DDR4. Storage from 512 GB to 1 TB SSD. Dual LAN is available on selected models. Dual Band WiFi is available on selected models. Runs a 12V 7A adapter.
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Industrial PC IPC3: Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache), 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD, Ubuntu Linux.
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Micro 5R and Micro 6 Pro: ARM Cortex processors with 2 GB to 4 GB onboard RAM and 16 GB to 32 GB eMMC storage. These models run Thinux embedded Linux on a 5V 2A adapter.
Use Cases
Intel Core processors in the IPC series suit data-heavy business tasks such as point-of-sale, data logging, and machine vision. The ARM-based Micro models suit thin client and digital signage deployments, where a low power draw and simple management matter most.
Comparison of Thinvent Fanless Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage |
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| IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB to 32 GB | 512 GB to 1 TB SSD |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB to 64 GB | 512 GB to 1 TB SSD |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC |
| Micro 5R | ARM Cortex A53 | 4 | 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC |
Thinvent Fanless Compact PCs
Thinvent manufactures fanless industrial PCs, mini PCs, thin clients, and all-in-one PCs for customers worldwide. The IPC5 and IPC3 series use Intel Core processors, and the Micro series uses ARM processors. Each model is available with a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or no OS.
