The Core i7-12700 brings 12 cores (8 performance + 4 efficiency), 20 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.9 GHz, backed by Intel UHD Graphics 770 and a 25MB Intel Smart Cache. This is a full-desktop 12th Gen Alder Lake processor — substantially more capable under sustained multi-threaded load than H-series mobile chips used in competing SFF machines, and well-suited to demanding business applications, local virtualisation, and data-intensive workloads. The 16GB DDR5 ships across two of four U-DIMM slots with a generous ceiling of 128GB maximum.

Exceptional Expandability for an SFF Machine

Where most SFF desktops offer one or two expansion slots, the M90s Gen 3 provides four: one PCIe 4.0 x16 full-bandwidth slot, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 signal) slot, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots — all low-profile. Storage is equally well-provisioned: two M.2 SSD slots (up to 2TB each), a 2.5″/3.5″ HDD bay, and an additional 2.5″ HDD bay, supporting up to four simultaneous storage devices. A DVD-RW optical drive is included. The 380W 92%-efficient internal PSU provides ample headroom for a discrete GPU or additional drives.

Connectivity & I/O

Front ports include 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data transfer and 15W charging), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a headphone/mic combo jack, and a dedicated microphone port. The rear adds 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a line-out jack — supporting three simultaneous displays from the onboard video outputs. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 are built in, with a Wi-Fi 6E vPro-compatible adapter available on the platform for organisations requiring Intel AMT remote management.

Security, Manageability & Build

ThinkShield covers the full enterprise security stack: discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection, individual USB port disablement, hard disk password, power-on password, cover tamper detection, Kensington lock slot, and padlock loop. The platform supports Intel vPro with Intel AMT when paired with a vPro-compatible wireless adapter, enabling out-of-band remote management for IT deployments. MIL-STD-810H military durability testing is passed across all major environmental stress categories.

The four PCIe expansion slots and four-drive storage bays make this one of the most expandable SFF machines in its class — businesses needing a capture card, RAID controller, dedicated NIC, or discrete GPU can accommodate all of these simultaneously.

All expansion slots are low-profile (max 155mm length, 70mm height). Full-height or double-slot cards will not fit. Confirm GPU dimensions before purchasing a discrete card for this machine.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i7-12700 — 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• 16GB DDR5 — 2 slots free, upgradeable to 128GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 + two HDD bays available
• 4 low-profile PCIe expansion slots (PCIe 4.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x16 x4 + 2x PCIe 3.0 x1)
• DVD-RW optical drive included
• HDMI 2.1 + 2x DisplayPort 1.4 — triple display support
• 380W 92%-efficient internal PSU
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
• Intel vPro platform compatible (with vPro Wi-Fi adapter)
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + full ThinkShield suite
• MIL-STD-810H certified
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core Ultra 7 265 brings 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficient), a 30MB Intel Smart Cache, and a boost frequency up to 5.3 GHz — making this one of the most capable processors available in an SFF chassis at this price point. An integrated Intel AI Boost NPU handles AI-accelerated tasks at the OS and application level, keeping the CPU free for heavier workloads. The 16GB DDR5 is spread across two SO-DIMM slots (expandable up to 64GB), and the 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers fast, responsive storage from day one.

Connectivity & Expansion

The 8.2L chassis doesn’t cut corners on I/O. Front ports include 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (with 15W charging), and a headphone/microphone combo jack. The rear adds 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with Smart Power On support), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a line-out jack — supporting up to three simultaneous displays without a discrete GPU. Expansion includes one PCIe 4.0 x16 low-profile slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 low-profile slot, plus three M.2 slots (one for Wi-Fi, two for storage), and a 3.5″ HDD bay for additional capacity.

ThinkShield Security & Manageability

ThinkShield covers the full security stack: discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection (blocks all storage devices while allowing keyboard and mouse), individual USB port disablement via BIOS, hard disk password, power-on password, cover tamper detection, Intel BIOS Guard, Secure Boot, Secure Wipe, and a Kensington lock slot. For businesses that need to lock down endpoints without enterprise IT overhead, this is a well-considered package.

The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports low-profile cards only (max 155mm length, 70mm height) — confirm GPU dimensions before purchasing a discrete card for this machine.

No optical drive is supported on this chassis. There is also no card reader on this model — buyers who regularly work with SD cards will need a USB adapter.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265 — 20 cores, up to 5.3 GHz, integrated NPU
• 16GB DDR5 — 2 slots, expandable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 slot + 3.5″ HDD bay available
• HDMI 2.1 + 2x DisplayPort 1.4 — up to 3 displays
• PCIe 4.0 x16 low-profile expansion slot
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) + Bluetooth 5.3
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + ThinkShield security suite
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core i7-14700 brings 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency) and 28 threads, boosting up to 5.4 GHz with a 33MB Intel Smart Cache and Intel UHD Graphics 770. This is a full desktop-class 14th Gen processor — not a mobile H-series chip — delivering sustained throughput for spreadsheet-heavy work, database operations, local virtualisation, and media processing. The 16GB DDR5 ships across one of four U-DIMM slots, with the remaining three slots supporting upgrades up to 128GB.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

Primary storage is a 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The board provides a second M.2 slot for additional SSD storage, a 3.5″ HDD bay for bulk capacity, and a slim ODD bay for an optional DVD drive. Expansion slots include one PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile and one PCIe 3.0 x1 low-profile, with support for Intel Arc discrete graphics where needed. Front I/O includes 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (15W charging), a headphone/mic combo jack, and a dedicated microphone port. The rear adds 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a line-out jack — supporting up to three simultaneous displays without a discrete GPU.

Cooling, Security & Sustainability

Lenovo’s Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 7.0 dynamically adjusts CPU and fan behaviour across adaptive cooling modes, and the machine holds TÜV Ultra Low Noise certification — making it well-suited to shared offices and quiet work environments. ThinkShield provides discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection, BIOS-level port disablement, hard disk password, power-on password, cover tamper detection, Kensington lock slot, and an optional padlock loop. ENERGY STAR 8.0 and EPEAT Silver certifications round out its sustainability credentials.

The PCIe x16 slot is Gen 3, not Gen 4, and is limited to low-profile cards (max 155mm length, 70mm height). This will cap the maximum GPU performance compared to the Neo 50s Gen 6, which offers a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot.

The four-slot DDR5 board with a 128GB ceiling and full-desktop i7-14700 makes this a stronger choice than many SFF alternatives for users running memory-intensive software like AutoCAD, Revit, or virtual machines.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i7-14700 — 20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• 16GB DDR5 — 3 slots free, upgradeable to 128GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 + 3.5″ HDD bay available
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 + VGA — up to 3 simultaneous displays
• PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile slot — Intel Arc GPU compatible
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + full ThinkShield security suite
• TÜV Ultra Low Noise certified
• ENERGY STAR 8.0 / EPEAT Silver
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE is a Hawk Point architecture processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.9 GHz base and 5.0 GHz boost, backed by AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics and the AMD Ryzen AI engine — enabling hardware-accelerated AI tasks directly in the processor. PRO-series designation brings enterprise-grade manageability features including AMD DASH remote management, AMD Memory Guard (full memory encryption), and extended commercial platform lifecycle. The 16GB DDR5-5200 ships across two SO-DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with the pair upgradeable to 32GB (or 64GB on special bid configurations).

Storage, Connectivity & Display

Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots support up to 1TB each, with the second slot available for a storage expansion drive. Front I/O covers 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, 5V@0.9A), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one Always On), and a headphone/mic combo jack. The rear provides 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3x USB 2.0 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) — with Wake-on-LAN and AMD DASH support on the NIC. Up to four simultaneous displays are supported via the onboard ports plus optional punch-out port cards (VGA, second DP, second HDMI, USB-C with DP, serial, or dual DP). Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are built in, with VESA 75mm and 100mm mount support included.

MIL-STD-810H Durability & Security

The M75q Gen 5 is tested to US MIL-STD-810H military durability standards across temperature extremes, vibration, shock, humidity, and other environmental conditions. ThinkShield security covers AMD Memory Guard full memory encryption, discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection, chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, and BIOS-level security controls. ENERGY STAR 8.0 and EPEAT Gold certifications complete the sustainability credentials, and the chassis uses 85% post-consumer recycled ABS plastic.

The AMD PRO platform includes AMD DASH remote management support — useful for IT administrators deploying this machine at scale, as it allows out-of-band device management without requiring Windows to be running.

The front USB-C port supports data transfer and 5V@0.9A charging only — it does not support video output. Display output via USB-C requires the optional USB-C punch-out port card in the rear.

Key Highlights

• AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE — 6 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, AMD Ryzen AI
• AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics — DirectX 12, 4K@60Hz output
• AMD Memory Guard full memory encryption (PRO platform)
• 16GB DDR5-5200 dual-channel — both slots occupied, upgradeable to 32GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 slot available
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 — up to 4 displays with punch out port
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
• VESA 75mm + 100mm mount compatible
• MIL-STD-810H certified
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + full ThinkShield suite
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core Ultra 7 256V is an Intel Series 2 V-Series processor — a low-power, high-efficiency design with 8 cores (4 performance + 4 LP efficiency), boosting up to 4.8 GHz and paired with Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics. Where previous ThinkCentre Tiny machines used Intel UHD graphics, the 50q Gen 6 steps up to a proper Arc GPU delivering 64 TOPS of GPU AI performance and supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DirectX 12 — a meaningful generational step for a machine this size. Combined with the 47 TOPS NPU, total system AI performance reaches 115 TOPS, making this a fully certified Copilot+ PC eligible for Windows 11’s AI feature set including Recall, Live Captions, and Cocreator.
The 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 memory is soldered directly to the system board using MoP (Memory on Package) technology, eliminating slot overhead for better signal integrity and power efficiency in the compact chassis. This memory is not upgradeable, so the 16GB configuration is what it ships with for life.

Connectivity & I/O

For a 1-litre machine, the I/O is well-stocked. Front ports include 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, 5V@3A charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On, 5V@2.1A), and a headphone/mic combo jack. The rear provides 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4b, and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) — supporting up to three simultaneous displays via the onboard ports, with an optional punch-out port for a third display as VGA, a second HDMI, or a second DP. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 are built in, with VESA 100mm mounting support for attaching the unit directly behind a compatible monitor.

Security & Build

At just 1.1 kg and 179 × 183 × 34.5 mm, the 50q Gen 6 disappears in any workspace. ThinkShield security is fully intact: discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 certified), Smart USB Protection, chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, hard disk password, Absolute Persistence Module, Secure Boot, and Secure Wipe. A 65W external power adapter keeps the power footprint minimal.

The 16GB RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded — buyers requiring more memory must select a higher-configured model at the time of purchase.

The punch-out port at the rear is unpopulated by default on the SA model. A third display requires the appropriate punch-out card (VGA, HDMI, or DP), which can be added or retrofitted separately.

At just 1.1 kg with VESA mount support, this machine mounts cleanly behind most monitors — ideal for tidying up cramped reception desks, boardrooms, or healthcare workstations where desk space is at a premium.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 7 256V — 8 cores, up to 4.8 GHz, V-Series efficiency architecture
• Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics — 64 TOPS GPU AI, DirectX 12, ray tracing
• 47 TOPS NPU — 115 TOPS combined system AI (Copilot+ certified)
• 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 — soldered MoP, not upgradeable
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (upgradeable up to 1TB)
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4b + optional punch-out — up to 3 displays
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (front) + Gen 2 Type-A across front and rear
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
• VESA 100mm mount compatible
• Discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2) + full ThinkShield suite
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core Ultra 5 226V is an Intel Series 2 V-Series processor with 8 cores (4 performance + 4 LP efficiency) boosting up to 4.5 GHz, integrated Intel Arc 130V graphics, and a dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU at 40 TOPS. Combined GPU and NPU AI performance reaches 97 TOPS — clearing the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification threshold and qualifying the machine for the full suite of Windows 11 AI features including Recall, Live Captions, and AI-enhanced productivity tools. The 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 memory is soldered to the system board using MoP (Memory on Package) technology for efficiency and reliability in the compact chassis — it cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Storage, Connectivity & Display

The 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is the sole storage device, with the platform supporting up to 1TB in the single M.2 slot. Front I/O provides 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, 5V@3A charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On, 5V@2.1A), and a headphone/mic combo jack. The rear adds 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4b, and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45). An optional punch-out port at the rear can be populated with VGA, a second HDMI, a second DisplayPort, a serial port, or 2.5GbE — enabling up to three simultaneous displays. VESA 100mm mount support allows the unit to mount directly behind a compatible monitor.

Security & Build

At 1.1 kg and 179 × 183 × 34.5 mm, this is one of the smallest business-grade desktops available. ThinkShield security includes discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 certified), Smart USB Protection, chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, Absolute Persistence Module, hard disk password, Secure Boot, and Secure Wipe. The machine runs off a compact 65W external adapter.

The 16GB RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded — the 13HR000HSA (Ultra 7 256V) is the recommended step-up if more AI processing headroom is needed, as it also provides the stronger Arc 140V GPU tier.

The punch-out port is unpopulated by default on this SA model. A third display output requires the appropriate punch-out card, available as a separately sourced accessory.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 5 226V — 8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz, V-Series efficiency architecture
• Intel Arc 130V integrated graphics — 53 TOPS GPU AI, DirectX 12, ray tracing
• 40 TOPS NPU — 97 TOPS combined AI (Copilot+ certified)
• 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 — soldered MoP, not upgradeable
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (upgradeable up to 1TB)
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4b + optional punch-out — up to 3 displays
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (front) + Gen 2 Type-A across front and rear
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
• VESA 100mm mount compatible
• Discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2) + full ThinkShield suite
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core Ultra 5 225 brings a three-chip Intel architecture to the Neo 50s Gen 6: 10 cores (6 performance + 4 efficiency), 10 threads, boosting up to 4.9 GHz, with a 20MB Intel Smart Cache and a dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU delivering up to 13 TOPS. The NPU offloads AI-accelerated tasks — noise cancellation, background processing, AI-assisted apps — from the CPU, keeping the processor available for active workloads. The 16GB DDR5-5600 ships in one of two SO-DIMM slots, with a second slot free for an upgrade up to 64GB.

Storage, Connectivity & Expansion

Primary storage is a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, with the platform supporting a second M.2 SSD and a 3.5″ HDD bay for added capacity. Front I/O includes 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (15W charging), a headphone/mic combo jack, and a dedicated microphone port. The rear provides 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a line-out jack — supporting up to three simultaneous displays without a discrete GPU. Expansion includes a PCIe 4.0 x16 low-profile slot, a PCIe 3.0 x1 low-profile slot, and three M.2 connectors (one for Wi-Fi, two for storage).

ThinkShield Security & Build

The full ThinkShield suite is present: discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection, individual USB port disablement via BIOS, hard disk password, power-on password, cover tamper detection, Intel BIOS Guard, Secure Boot, Secure Wipe, Kensington lock slot, and an optional padlock loop. Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 7.0 with TÜV Ultra Low Noise certification keeps this machine running quietly under sustained load.

The Core Ultra 5 225 is a Series 2 Intel processor (Arrow Lake architecture) — the same generation as the Ultra 7 265 in the 13DM0035SA. The performance gap between the two is meaningful under sustained load, but for typical office workloads the Ultra 5 225 is well-specced and a cost-effective entry point into the Gen 6 platform.

This model ships with Wi-Fi 6 (AX203), not Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. If your environment uses a 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 access point, consider the Ultra 7 265 variant which includes Wi-Fi 6E as standard.

No optical drive or card reader is included on this model.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 5 225 — 10 cores, up to 4.9 GHz, integrated NPU (13 TOPS)
• 16GB DDR5-5600 — 1 slot free, upgradeable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 + 3.5″ HDD bay available
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 — up to 3 simultaneous displays
• PCIe 4.0 x16 low-profile expansion slot
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 (AX203) + Bluetooth 5.2
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + full ThinkShield security suite
• TÜV Ultra Low Noise certified
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core 5 210H is a Series 2 Intel H-series processor with 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, boosting up to 4.8 GHz on performance cores, backed by a 12MB Intel Smart Cache and Intel integrated graphics. It’s a capable chip for everyday business workloads — video conferencing, office productivity, light data processing — and delivers reliable performance in the compact 1L chassis. The 8GB DDR5-5600 ships in one of two SO-DIMM slots, with the second free for a RAM upgrade up to 64GB, and the machine supports two M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots for a second storage drive — meaningful advantages over the Gen 6 platform’s soldered memory and single-drive design.

Connectivity, Expansion & Display

Front I/O provides 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, 5V@3A charging), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On, 5V@2.1A), and a headphone/mic combo jack. The rear adds 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4b, and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) — supporting up to three simultaneous displays with an optional punch-out port card (VGA, second DP, serial, or 2.5GbE). Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.3 are built in. VESA 100mm mount support is included.

Security & Build

The full ThinkShield suite is present: discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 certified), Smart USB Protection, chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, Absolute Persistence Module, Intel BIOS Guard, Secure Boot, Secure Wipe, and individual USB port disablement. The machine runs off a 65W external adapter and weighs just 1.13 kg.

Unlike the Gen 6 Neo 50q (which uses soldered LPDDR5X), both RAM slots here use standard DDR5 SO-DIMMs — making future upgrades straightforward and cost-effective without replacing the machine.

No card reader, optical drive, or punch-out port is included by default. A third display output requires the appropriate punch-out card, sourced separately.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core 5 210H — 8 cores, up to 4.8 GHz, Series 2 H-series
• 8GB DDR5-5600 — 1 slot free, upgradeable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 slot available
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4b + optional punch-out — up to 3 displays
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (front) + Gen 2 Type-A across front and rear
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX203 or RTL8852CE) + Bluetooth 5.3
• VESA 100mm mount compatible
• Discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2) + full ThinkShield suite
• 3-year on-site warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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The Core i3-14100 is a 14th Gen Intel processor with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.7 GHz, backed by Intel UHD Graphics 730. It handles the full range of office workloads — email, browser-based applications, document processing, video calls — without overhead, and the 14th Gen platform brings DDR5 memory support even at this entry price point. The 8GB DDR5-4800 ships in one of four U-DIMM slots, with three remaining free and a maximum ceiling of 128GB, making this a machine that can grow significantly with a simple RAM upgrade down the line.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

The 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD handles primary storage, with a second M.2 slot and a 3.5″ HDD bay available for additional capacity. Expansion includes one PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 low-profile slot for discrete GPU or add-in cards. Front I/O covers 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (15W charging), a headphone/mic combo jack, and a dedicated microphone port. The rear provides 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with Smart Power On), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a line-out jack — supporting three simultaneous displays without a discrete GPU. A 3-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC) is built into the front.

Security, Cooling & Sustainability

ThinkShield delivers the full business-grade security stack: discrete TPM 2.0, Smart USB Protection, BIOS-level port disablement, hard disk password, power-on password, cover tamper detection, Kensington lock slot, and padlock loop. Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 7.0 with TÜV Ultra Low Noise certification keeps the machine quiet under load. ENERGY STAR 8.0 and EPEAT Silver certification round out its green credentials.

The four-slot DDR5 board with a 128GB maximum is an unusually generous ceiling for an entry-level i3 machine — making this a solid long-term investment for businesses that want to start lean and upgrade as demands grow.

The PCIe expansion slots are Gen 3, not Gen 4, and limited to low-profile cards (max 155mm length, 70mm height). Note also that this model ships with a courier/carry-in warranty rather than on-site service — businesses requiring on-site support should consider an upgrade at the time of purchase.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i3-14100 — 4 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, Intel UHD Graphics 730
• 8GB DDR5-4800 — 3 slots free, upgradeable to 128GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 + 3.5″ HDD bay available
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 + VGA — up to 3 simultaneous displays
• PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile expansion slot
• 3-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) + Bluetooth 5.2
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + full ThinkShield security suite
• TÜV Ultra Low Noise certified / ENERGY STAR 8.0 / EPEAT Silver
• 3-year courier/carry-in warranty (Lenovo South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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