Compare the Lenovo desktop PCs
Comparison Lenovo desktop PCs
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini | Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 | Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 | Lenovo ThinkCentre | |
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Processor | Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 |
RAM | 8 or 16GB | 8 or 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
Storage capacity | 512GB | 256 or 512GB | 512GB | 512GB or 1TB |
Expansion options | Up to 32GB | Up to 16GB | Up to 32GB | Up to 64 or 128GB RAM |
Form factor | Mini PC | Tower | Tower | Mini PC |
Operating system | Windows Home | Windows Home | Windows Home | Windows Pro |
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini: small design for every interior
The small size of the IdeaCentre makes it suitable for every household. You can place this mini PC next to you on your desk, under your monitor, or out of sight in a cabinet, for example. With the choice between an Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processor and 8 or 16GB RAM, the IdeaCentre is a small powerhouse. That way, you can watch movies and series as well as edit images as a hobby. You can edit your vacation photos in Adobe Photoshop without slowdown, for example.
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3: powerful tower for at home
The Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 is larger than the IdeaCentre Mini. You can use this tower with a brushed metal case for your everyday tasks. The advantage of a larger case is in the expansion options and ports. You have space for more hard drives or SSDs, so you can easily increase the 256 or 512GB storage capacity. You can also connect more accessories via the USB ports so you don't have to keep switching when you want to connect an external hard drive but all the ports are taken.
Lenovo IdeaCentre 5: for hobby designers
If you're looking for more power for your small business or image editing, choose the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5. This case has the same size as the IdeaCentre 3, but more powerful components. That way, you can expand the RAM to up to 32GB to make demanding programs run more smoothly. You also have the option of an NVIDIA RTC video card that processes your graphic design creations up to 10 times faster. You can also expand your IdeaCentre 5 even more on the PCle ports of your motherboard, for example.
Lenovo ThinkCentre: for business use
When you're looking for a business desktop, choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre. These desktop PCs run on Windows Pro, so you can benefit from all business advantages. Think of remote log-ins and better security options via BitLocker and Windows Defender. You can also attach the ThinkCentre Mini PCs to the back of your monitor, so they're not noticeable on your desk. Do you want to expand the PCs? You have the option of up to 64 or even 128GB of RAM. That way, you can smoothly work in many demanding programs at the same time.
Conclusion
When you're looking for a desktop PC for at home, choose the IdeaCentre Mini or IdeaCentre 3. The Mini is less noticeable in your house, but the IdeaCentre 3 has more expansion options and ports. For people who also want to perform more demanding hobbies, the IdeaCentre 5 is very suitable thanks to the better components and possibility for a video card. Business users should choose a ThinkCentre because of the benefits of Windows Pro.