The Cooler Master MasterCase NC100 is a small form factor (SFF) PC case of about 7.9 liters, designed for the Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element. We could not confirm the NC100's processor, RAM, storage or operating system, because it is a chassis and not a complete computer. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a complete compact system with Intel and AMD processor options, sold with RAM, SSD and an operating system already installed.
Cooler Master MasterCase NC100 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Cooler Master MasterCase NC100 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not applicable (case only) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | Intel Celeron N5095A, 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz |
| RAM | Not applicable | 32 GB DDR5 | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not applicable | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor case, 7.9 liters | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not applicable | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Cooler Master NC100 is an empty chassis. It is built to hold a computer, while the Thinvent Treo is a complete mini PC with processor, memory, storage and operating system.
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The NC100 is designed for full-size GPUs, with GPUs up to 2.5 slots and 320 mm. The Treo has no discrete GPU; its processing is integrated.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi 5 on the wireless SKU.
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The Treo has an aluminium housing, a VESA mount, an operating range of 0°C to 40°C, and 2 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 2 Ethernet ports on the Core Ultra 5 model.
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The Treo Celeron N5095A model lists 4 USB 3.0 ports and a single 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Cooler Master NC100 if you are building a system around an Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element and need a compact case for a full-size GPU. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, ready-to-run compact computer with its own processor, memory, storage and operating system choice.
