The Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming is a Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset with an LGA 1200 socket, designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Thinvent does not sell a bare motherboard, but its complete Mini PC systems are a practical alternative for buyers who want a ready-to-run compact computer. The closest match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which offers 12 cores and up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 10th Gen Core (LGA 1200) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2 x M.2, 4 x SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX motherboard | Mini PC system | Mini PC system |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 AX201, BT 5.1 | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gb Ethernet | Not stated | Dual LAN (listed in model name) |
| Operating System | Not included | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores, while the Asus board is a motherboard that requires you to supply the processor.
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Thinvent Treo systems ship as complete computers with up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, so no separate build is needed.
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The Asus board provides 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, a networking feature set that Thinvent's listed Wi-Fi 5 models do not match.
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Thinvent's Treo range is available with Intel Core i3, i5, Ultra 5 and i7 processors and AMD Ryzen 5 options, giving more processor choice in a ready-made system.
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The Asus board is built for 10th Gen Intel processors, while the Thinvent Treo systems use newer 12th to 14th Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming if you are building a custom Mini-ITX system and want to select your own processor, memory and graphics card. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, ready-to-run compact computer with a newer processor and up to 64 GB of RAM.
