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Compact black Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop with USB keyboard and mouse

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop PC i5-8500 8 GB DDR4 512 GB M.2 SSD + 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

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Tiny desktop with hexa-core i5-8500, 8 GB DDR4, 512 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4 UDIMM
  • Storage drive512 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel B360
  • Hexa-core i5-8500 reaches 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 512 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday business workloads
  • Tiny micro form factor saves desk space in any office
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse included

Compact business desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a micro-form-factor desktop built around an 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor with a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 UDIMM memory and a dual-drive configuration consisting of a 512 GB M.2 SSD for the operating system and a 1 TB SSD for data storage. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a USB keyboard and mouse are included.

Thermals noise and power

The processor carries a 65 W thermal design power rating, which the tiny chassis is engineered to dissipate during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics handles display output without a discrete graphics card, keeping overall system power draw modest. A USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongle provides 5 GHz-capable wireless connectivity, and a DVD-ROM drive is fitted for legacy media access.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded demand the six cores maintain performance within the 65 W envelope, though the compact thermal solution may limit extended turbo duration compared with larger towers. Memory can be expanded up to 32 GB of DDR4 if workloads require more capacity than the supplied 8 GB. Buyers who need discrete graphics acceleration, additional internal drive bays or a higher sustained power budget should consider a larger form factor.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $531.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Memory size 8 GB DDR4 UDIMM
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 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 size8 GB DDR4 UDIMM
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive512 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
SSD storage512 GB
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration512 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) 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 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I install extra RAM in the 240-pin DIMM slots and what step do people miss?

Remove the bottom cover, align the notch on the DDR4 UDIMM with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips snap shut, then replace the cover — the step most people miss is pressing hard enough to fully seat the module so both clips engage.

Which components will need replacement first during the life of this M720q?

The 512 GB M.2 SSD and 1 TB SSD have a finite write endurance and will eventually need replacement; the DVD-ROM drive mechanism can also wear out with frequent disc use, and the USB Wi-Fi dongle may be superseded by newer wireless standards.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the i5-8500 runs at 4.1 GHz under sustained load?

The processor hits its 65 W TDP ceiling, causing the tiny chassis cooling to throttle clocks below the 4.1 GHz turbo to stay within thermal limits.

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