What is a fanless barebone PC?
A fanless barebone PC is a compact computer that has no internal fan. It cools itself through a passive heatsink built into its metal chassis. The unit ships without some components, such as memory, storage or an operating system, so the buyer can configure it for a specific job. Because it has no moving parts in the cooling path, it runs quietly and needs no fan filters to clean.
Thinvent fanless barebone systems use Intel Core processors in the 12th generation. The range includes Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 models. The Thinvent IPC5 uses the Intel Core i5-1240P, with 12 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Thinvent IPC5 with the Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Thinvent IPC3 uses the Intel Core i3-1215U, with 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 10 MB of cache.
Key specifications
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | Cache | Memory options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB DDR4 |
Thinvent IPC5 models include a 12V 7A adapter. Some models have Dual LAN and Dual Band WiFi. Others have no WiFi. Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB SSD. Operating system options include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or no OS.
Use cases
Fanless barebone PCs suit factory floors, machine control, kiosks, digital signage, and point-of-sale systems. They also suit places where dust, heat or noise would harm a fan-cooled PC. The Thinvent IPC5 with Dual LAN suits machines that need separate network connections for control and data. Buyers who need a Linux system can choose the Ubuntu Linux option.
Thinvent also has Micro thin clients and mini PCs that use ARM processors. The Thinvent Micro 5R uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor with 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz, and 2 GB of onboard RAM. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, and 4 GB of onboard RAM. These units suit lighter tasks, such as thin-client access and simple embedded control.
Thinvent fanless barebone PCs
Thinvent builds fanless barebone PCs for industrial and commercial buyers. The range includes the Thinvent IPC3 and several configurations of the Thinvent IPC5, each with a choice of Intel Core processor, memory, storage and operating system. Buyers who need a lighter, lower-cost embedded unit can choose the Thinvent Micro thin clients.
