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Small black Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 1 Tiny desktop cube on a desk

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 1 Tiny Desktop PC i5 10500 3.1GHz 8GB DDR4 2TB NVMe

SKU CH-5J0Y-6HEE2

A tiny business desktop with a six-core Intel i5-10500, 8 GB DDR4, a 2 TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB NVMe M.2 SSD
  • GPUIntel UHD 630
  • CPUi5 10500

SSD 2TB PCIe

  • Tiny form factor fits anywhere with the 1L chassis
  • 6-core Intel i5 10500 at 3.1 GHz handles demanding workloads
  • 2TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for large datasets
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and activated for immediate deployment
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus internal Wi-Fi ensures flexible connectivity

Tiny Business Desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 1 is a compact desktop built for office environments that value a small footprint. It ships with Windows 11 Pro installed and uses a 10th generation Intel Core i5 10500 six-core processor running at 3.1 GHz with 12 MB of L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB NVMe M.2 SSD for the operating system and data. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives up to two displays via HDMI and DisplayPort.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The 65 W processor delivers six cores and twelve threads for multi-threaded workloads such as spreadsheet calculation, virtualisation or background compilation. Air cooling in the tiny chassis manages the thermal envelope during extended sessions without throttling the 3.1 GHz base frequency. The 2 TB NVMe SSD maintains consistent read and write speeds across large file transfers, while the single-channel 8 GB DDR4 configuration may limit bandwidth for memory-intensive data sets.

Thermals Noise and Power

The 65 W CPU and integrated graphics keep total system power modest under typical office loads, allowing the included AC adapter to run cool. A small internal fan spins up only when core temperatures rise, producing low acoustic output that stays unobtrusive in quiet workspaces. The metal case acts as a passive heatsink, helping dissipate heat without requiring high fan speeds during normal business hours.

How it compares

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Price $466.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $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 nameM90q Gen 1
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
CPUi5 10500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-10500T
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Total memory slots2
Storage
Storage drive2 TB NVMe M.2 SSD
SSD storage2 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 and HDMI
Graphics
GPUIntel UHD 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SpeakersSet Not Included
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterWifi Not Included
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
External ports1x Ethernet
Front USB ports2
Front audio jacks2
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1 port
Size & build
Form factorTiny
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNot Included
In the boxDesktop Computer preloaded with Windows and OEM wattage appropriate AC adapter.
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
Previously Used, Seller Refurbished. Desktop may show minor signs of wear but will be in good condition.

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Questions about this item

How much heat does the 65 W Core i5-10500 generate when the M90q runs all day?

The processor has a 65 W base power rating, so sustained loads will produce a corresponding amount of heat that the tiny chassis must dissipate through its air-cooling system.

Which peripherals are not included and must be supplied by the buyer?

A monitor, keyboard and mouse are not included; you will need to provide your own display and input devices.

Can the single DisplayPort and HDMI outputs drive the older VGA monitors I still use?

The M90q provides one DisplayPort and one HDMI port; connecting a VGA monitor requires an active adapter or a display that accepts DisplayPort or HDMI input.

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