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Compact black Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop with keyboard and mouse

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny Desktop i5-8500 16 GB 512 GB SSD

SKU CH-65KB-XPX50

Compact business desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500 up to 4.10 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD in a tiny form factor

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4 UDIMM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel B360
  • Hexa-core i5-8500 up to 4.1 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 512 GB 2.5" SSD boots Windows 10 Pro in seconds
  • Micro form factor fits behind a monitor or under a desk
  • USB Wi-Fi/BT dongle plus DVD-ROM adds flexible connectivity

Compact Business Desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop combines a 3.0 GHz Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed alongside a USB keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle. The micro form factor suits offices needing a small, ready-to-use system.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

The 65 W processor runs at modest clock speeds for typical productivity tasks, keeping heat output low inside the compact chassis. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics avoids the extra power draw of a discrete card. Fan noise stays unobtrusive during normal office workloads.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous multi-core demand the CPU can reach 4.10 GHz within its 65 W envelope, so the tiny case relies on steady airflow rather than burst cooling. The 2.5-inch SSD maintains consistent throughput without thermal throttling. Memory tops out at 32 GB DDR4, limiting very large datasets. Buyers who need more storage, a discrete GPU or higher memory capacity should consider larger form factors.

How it compares

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Price $439.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4 UDIMM
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineThinkCentre
Model name10T7007WUS
Part numberM720q
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-8500 Processor (Hexa Core, 9 MB, up to 4.1 GHz, 65 W)
CPU model3 GHz
ChipsetIntel B360
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4 UDIMM
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Second disc driveDVD-ROM
Optical driveDVD
Disc drive detailsSlim
Disc drive featuresSlim
Second disc drive typeDVD
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless adapterUSB Dongle 5 GHz Capable
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Bluetooth supportUSB Dongle
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (15 W charging)
Front audio jacks1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1 port
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisMicro (MFF)
Overall dimensions13.52 in × 3.64 in × 11.44 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I install extra DDR4 memory in the M720q, and what step do people often miss?

Open the Tiny chassis, insert the DDR4 UDIMM into the 240-pin slot, then press firmly until the retention clips click — the click is the step many skip.

Which component will need replacement first if I run this M720q continuously?

The 2.5-inch 512 GB SSD has a finite write endurance; under sustained heavy writes it will wear out before the soldered Intel UHD Graphics or the 65 W i5-8500 processor.

What thermal limit appears first on the i5-8500 during prolonged full-load work?

The 65 W TDP ceiling is reached first; the tiny cooler cannot dissipate more, so the CPU throttles from 4.1 GHz down to its 3.0 GHz base frequency.

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