The HP barebone PC search covers HP's small form factor desktops, such as the ProDesk 600 G3 and the EliteDesk 800 G3, which are sold as chassis that buyers configure with their own CPU, RAM and storage. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Treo and Aero mini PCs, which ship fully configured with Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Barebone PC vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| HP ProDesk 600 G3 / EliteDesk 800 G3 (barebone) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Not stated (sold without CPU; e.g. Intel i7-7700 on the EliteDesk 800 G3 listing) | Intel Core i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated (EliteDesk 800 G3 example: 4 cores, 8 threads) | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated (user-installed) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated (user-installed) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo and Aero mini PCs are delivered complete with processor, RAM and SSD, so no separate CPU, memory or drive purchase is needed.
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Thinvent Treo and Aero configurations offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, selectable at the point of purchase.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U provides 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz maximum frequency.
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The HP barebone models offer user-upgradeable RAM and storage, with an M.2 slot and optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module on the EliteDesk 800 G3 chassis.
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HP barebone chassis are configured by the buyer, while Thinvent mini PCs are pre-configured with a choice of Intel and AMD processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP barebone PC if you already have a CPU, memory or drive to install and want to build the system yourself in an SFF chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo or Aero mini PC if you want a ready-to-use system with a chosen processor, RAM and SSD supplied in one unit.
