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Small black Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s desktop tower, compact slim form factor, matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s i5 8500 3.0 8GB DDR4 1TB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-E0RZ-RJTJW

A small-form-factor business desktop with a six-core i5-8500 at 3.0 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 and a 1 TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel Q370

Model Grade B

  • Six-core i5-8500 at 3.0 GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps business apps responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security and management
  • Small form factor fits tight desk spaces

Compact business desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s is a small-form-factor desktop built for office environments that need a space-saving PC with modern connectivity. It ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and uses an Intel Core i5-8500 six-core processor running at 3.0 GHz with 9 MB of L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD for fast boot and application loading. Integrated Intel UHD 630 graphics drive up to two displays via dual DisplayPort outputs and a single VGA port.

Thermals and power in daily use

The 65 W processor is cooled by an internal air-cooling solution designed for the slim chassis. Under typical business workloads the fan runs quietly and the compact case dissipates heat without requiring additional ventilation space. Power draw stays within the processor’s rated envelope so the included power cord is sufficient for normal operation. No liquid cooling or supplemental fans are needed for standard productivity tasks.

Build integration and expansion

One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, six USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports provide ample peripheral connectivity without hubs. Gigabit Ethernet is onboard while wireless networking is not included and must be added separately if required. The small footprint frees desk space and the NVMe slot is already occupied by the 1 TB drive leaving no internal M.2 capacity for a second NVMe SSD. Monitor, keyboard and mouse are not included and must be supplied by the buyer.

How it compares

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

Price $234.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4
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 nameLenovo
Product lineThinkCentre
Model nameM720s
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPUi5 8500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
ChipsetIntel Q370
Processor cache9 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU9 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Total memory slots4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB SSD
SSD storage1 TB NVMe
Storage configurationPCI Express NVMe
Optical driveNo
Second disc drive typeNone
Disk controllerPCI Express NVMe
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Display capabilitiesDual Monitor Supported via Display Port
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SpeakersSet Not Included
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterNone
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiNo
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
External ports1x Ethernet
Front USB ports5
Front audio jacks2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNot Included
In the boxDesktop Computer and Power Cord Only
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
Cooling methodAir Cooling
KeyboardNot Included

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade B - Desktop will show previous signs of use such as minor dents, minor scrapes and/or bezel imperfections. Desktop will be in perfect working order. Grade B units will typically be priced lower than the Grade A equivalent and will have the same warranty as all products.

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 8GB DDR4 memory in the ThinkCentre M720s, and what step is often missed?

Power off, unplug, remove the side panel, align the notch on the DDR4 module with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips click, then reassemble; the step often missed is ensuring both clips lock fully before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1TB NVMe SSD need later?

The NVMe SSD has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance; replacement is only needed if capacity runs out or a drive-health tool reports media wear.

What limit appears first on the Intel UHD 630 graphics under sustained load?

The integrated Intel UHD 630 shares system memory and thermal headroom with the 65 W i5 8500, so extended 3D workloads hit thermal throttling before dedicated VRAM exhaustion.

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