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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 Tiny desktop PC i5-11500 32GB DDR4 256GB NVMe

SKU CH-YH1G-JKB6K

Tiny desktop with 6-core i5-11500, 32GB DDR4 and 256GB NVMe, ready for business multitasking

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 11th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 750
  • CPUi5 11500

SSD 256GB PCIe

  • 6-core i5-11500 handles heavy workloads at 2.7 GHz
  • 32 GB DDR4 keeps many apps responsive simultaneously
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • Tiny chassis fits behind a monitor or on a shelf
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus internal Wi-Fi gives flexible connectivity

Ultra-compact business desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 Tiny delivers full desktop-class performance in a minimal footprint. It is built around a 6-core Intel Core i5-11500 processor running at 2.7 GHz with 12 MB L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. The system ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD, plus Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and activated. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 750 drives up to two displays via DisplayPort and HDMI.

Air cooling under sustained load

The tiny chassis relies on an internal air-cooling solution to manage the 65 W processor during extended workloads. Under typical office multitasking the fan runs at low speed and remains unobtrusive in a quiet room. When all six cores are fully utilised for rendering or compilation the fan ramps up noticeably but stays within expected acoustic limits for a business-class tiny PC. Power draw scales with CPU load, idling well below the rated TDP and peaking near it during heavy compute tasks.

Replaces tower workstations for space-constrained

This unit directly substitutes a traditional tower for users who need full 6-core performance without the bulk. The jump is worth it when desk space is at a premium and the workload fits within integrated graphics and the single NVMe slot. Buyers who need discrete GPU performance, multiple internal storage bays or legacy PCI expansion should look elsewhere, as the tiny form factor does not accommodate those additions.

How it compares

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

Price $396.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkCentre
Model nameM90q Gen 2
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 11th Gen
CPUi5 11500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-11500
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB DDR4
RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
Total memory slots2
Storage
Storage drive256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD
SSD storage256 GB 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
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 750
GPUIntel UHD 750
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SpeakersSet Not Included
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterInternal Wifi Included
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
External ports1x Ethernet
Front USB ports2
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 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 do I install the M.2 NVMe SSD in the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 Tiny, and which step is most often missed?

Remove the bottom cover, insert the 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD at an angle into the slot, press it flat and secure it with the single screw; the step most often missed is pressing the drive down before tightening the screw, leaving it unseated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 32GB DDR4 memory need later?

The 32GB DDR4 is soldered and not user-replaceable; no routine memory maintenance is required, but if a fault occurs the entire system board must be serviced.

What limit appears first when the i5-11500 runs at its 65W sustained load in this Tiny chassis?

The air-cooling solution reaches its thermal ceiling first, causing the 6-core processor to throttle below its 2.7GHz base frequency during prolonged heavy workloads.

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