ADLINK makes fanless embedded computers, including the MVP-3100 and MVP-5200 series, which are built for embedded and industrial use. Thinvent's Industrial PC IPC3 is a fanless industrial PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It is the closest Thinvent match for a robust fanless industrial computer.
ADLINK MVP Series vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3
| ADLINK MVP Series | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1315U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Fanless embedded computer | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, 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 IPC3 has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent IPC3 is fanless, with passive cooling and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has an aluminium anodised housing and is rated to RoHS and ISO standards.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, as well as Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has 2 DB9 RS232 serial ports, an RS485 option and dual band Wi-Fi 5 on the dual band variants.
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We could not confirm the ADLINK MVP Series' processor, RAM, storage or operating system specifications, so this table leaves those points open.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ADLINK MVP Series if its specific processor, I/O and mounting options match your embedded project. Choose the Thinvent IPC3 if you need a fanless industrial PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, serial ports and a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems.
