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Lenovo ThinkStation P520 tower workstation barebone, dark grey chassis, no RAM or drives installed

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkStation P520 barebone server Xeon W-2135 3.70 GHz 6-core no RAM no storage

SKU CH-121W-STYSE

Tower workstation barebone with a 3.70 GHz 6-core Xeon W-2135, eight DDR4 slots and no memory or storage installed

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAMNo
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count6-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Xeon W-2135 3.70 GHz 6-core drives professional workloads
  • DDR4 memory with eight slots enables high-capacity configurations
  • Tower barebone chassis allows custom storage selection
  • No RAM or drives included for tailored build flexibility
  • Designed for CAD, rendering and engineering applications

Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Xeon W-2135 Workstation

The Lenovo ThinkStation P520 is a tower workstation built around a 3.70 GHz Intel Xeon W-2135 six-core processor. It targets engineers, designers and content creators who need a reliable platform for CAD, rendering and data-intensive applications. The system arrives without memory, storage or a graphics card, letting you specify every component to match your workload.

Verify DDR4 memory and PSU connectors before

This barebones unit provides eight DDR4 memory slots and supports a single processor configuration. You must supply compatible DDR4 modules, a suitable graphics card and storage drives. Check that your chosen power supply delivers the required connectors for the motherboard and any add-in cards you plan to install. Ensure the chassis has adequate airflow for the thermal demands of your selected components.

Configure storage and graphics to match your

With no drives or GPU included, you choose the exact capacity, speed and form factor of storage plus the graphics card that fits your professional applications. This flexibility lets you optimise the workstation for multi-display setups, large model rendering or simulation tasks without paying for components you will replace. The platform is ready for your preferred operating system and software stack.

How it compares

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Price $172.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkStation P520
Product typeTower
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count6-Core Processor
Processor speed3.7 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAMNo
Type of memoryDDR4
Memory slot count8
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

Does the ThinkStation P520 arrive with any RAM or drives installed?

The unit ships with no memory modules and no storage drives. You must supply DDR4 DIMMs for the eight slots and choose your own hard drives or SSDs.

How do I decide which Xeon W-2135 configuration suits my workload?

This barebone includes a single six-core Xeon W-2135 running at 3.70 GHz; the only variables are the DDR4 capacity you add and the storage type you select.

What does the 3.70 GHz clock speed mean for real CAD rendering?

The six-core Xeon W-2135 at 3.70 GHz delivers high single-thread frequency for responsive viewport interaction and multi-thread throughput for final-frame rendering.

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