Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s SFF i5-10400 2.9GHz 8GB 1TB HDD 11DC002VUS desktop PC

Purpose and audience

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-10400 processor with 6 cores and 12 threads running at 2.9 to 4.3 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of memory, a 1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Windows 10 Pro, and a DVD burner. The chassis measures 13.4 by 11.7 by 3.7 inches and weighs 13.2 lb. A keyboard and mouse are included.

Who it suits and who it doesn't

This system suits home-office workers and students who need a compact Windows Pro PC with legacy ports such as a serial connector and multiple USB Type-A sockets. It is not for buyers who require a faster multi-core processor or more than 8 GB of memory out of the box. It is also not for users who want a solid-state drive as the primary storage device or who need discrete graphics performance.

Deciding specification

The 1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part. If your workflow depends on solid-state boot and application speeds, this drive will be a bottleneck; if high-capacity magnetic storage is acceptable, the rest of the configuration delivers a complete, ready-to-use desktop.