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Tiny black desktop box, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny 10AY001RUS desktop PC i3-4130T 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD

SKU CH-9KQC-CMVAZ MPN 10AY001RUS

Tiny business desktop with a dual-core 2.9 GHz i3, 4 GB DDR3, 500 GB HDD, Wi-Fi and Windows 7 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3
  • Memory size4 GB DDR3 1600
  • Storage drive500 GB 7,200 RPM SATA III
  • ChipsetIntel H81
  • CPUIntel Core i3-4130T 2.9 GHz
  • Ultra-compact 1.4-inch width fits tight workspaces
  • Dual-core 2.9 GHz i3 handles everyday office tasks
  • 4 GB DDR3 1600 memory supports smooth multitasking
  • 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA drive stores business files
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus 802.11b/g/n keeps you connected

Tiny business desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny 10AY001RUS is a compact desktop built for office environments. It ships with an Intel Core i3-4130T dual-core processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive. Windows 7 Professional 64-bit comes pre-installed. A full-size USB keyboard is included in the box.

Thermals noise and power

The 2.9GHz dual-core CPU with a 35W TDP keeps heat output modest inside the 1.4-inch slim chassis. Integrated graphics mean no discrete card adds extra warmth. Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n wireless handle network traffic without spinning additional fans. The small power supply runs quietly during typical document and web workloads.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded tasks the two cores and 3MB L3 cache maintain steady clocks without thermal throttling. The single 4GB DDR3 1600 module leaves one DIMM slot free for expansion up to 16GB total. The 7200RPM drive delivers consistent sequential throughput for long file copies. Fan speed rises gradually but stays audible only at close range.

How it compares

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

Price $462.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Memory size 4 GB DDR3 1600
Lower than about 97% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameThinkCentre
Product lineM73 Tiny
Model name10AY001RUS
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBusiness Black
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3
CPUIntel Core i3-4130T 2.9 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i3-4130T
ChipsetIntel H81
Processor cache3 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU3 MB
Memory
Memory size4 GB DDR3 1600
RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3 1600
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive500 GB 7,200 RPM SATA III
Hard drive500 GB
Drive interfaceSATA III
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
Overall dimensions7 in × 1.4 in x7.2 in
Product weight2.9 lb (1.32 kg)
Shipping weight5.44 kg
Package size503 × 290 × 193 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 7 Professional 64-bit
More details
KeyboardLenovo USB Preferred Pro Full Size Keyboard
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install extra memory in the M73 Tiny and what step is often missed?

Open the chassis, insert DDR3 1600 DIMM 240-pin modules into the two slots, then update the BIOS so the system recognises the new capacity up to 16 GB.

Which component will likely need replacement first during the life of this PC?

The 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA HDD has moving parts and a finite lifespan; plan to swap it for a solid-state drive when performance drops or errors appear.

What limit appears first when the i3-4130T runs sustained workloads in this tiny chassis?

Thermal headroom — the compact 7 x 1.4 x 7.2 inch case restricts airflow, so the dual-core 2.9 GHz CPU throttles before memory or storage bottlenecks occur.

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