Lenovo
Lenovo 11DC0037US-3598-273248 ThinkCentre M70s SFF i5-10400 16GB 1TB SSD + 6TB HDD Desktop
UHDi5-1040016GB DDR41TB SSD6TB HDD
A 10th-gen six-core workhorse with 7TB of dual-tier storage packed into a 4-inch-wide SFF chassis that won't dominate your desk.
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Overview
Key Features
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, USB keyboard and USB mouse, .
Intel Core i5-10400 Hexa Core 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10400 2.90GHz Processor (upto 4.3 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Core , 12-Threads, ) ; Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, .
16GB DDR4 DIMM; 260W Power Supply, Air Cooling CPU Cooler; Black Color, .
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD + 6TB HDD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, DVD/CD-RW Combo, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Pro-64.,
Includes Dockztorm USB Hub
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400 (10th Gen), 6-Core / 12-Thread, 2.90 GHz base / 4.30 GHz boost, 12MB Cache
Memory
16GB DDR4 DIMM
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage
6TB HDD
Graphics
Intel UHD 630 (Integrated)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Power Supply
260W
Cooling
Air Cooling CPU Cooler
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Headphone/Mic Combo
Optical Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo
Form Factor
Small Form Factor (SFF)
Dimensions
4" x 12" x 13.5"
Weight
13 lbs
Color
Black
Input Devices
USB Keyboard and USB Mouse included
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Intel i5-10400 delivers 12-thread concurrent processing at a 65W TDP, keeping thermals and acoustics low in the SFF enclosure.
- 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides OS and application performance far beyond SATA SSD, with no performance penalty from the compact chassis.
- 6TB HDD co-installed at the factory gives 7TB total usable storage — exceptional capacity for an SFF business desktop.
- Three independent display outputs (HDMI + 2x DP) from the integrated UHD 630 support a true triple-monitor workflow without a discrete GPU.
- USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1 plus dual USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports deliver up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds for modern peripherals and external drives.
👎 Cons
- 260W PSU is non-upgradeable in standard SFF form and hard-limits discrete GPU options to low-profile, bus-powered cards only.
- Intel UHD 630 has no hardware video encode acceleration comparable to a discrete GPU — video rendering and transcoding workloads will bottleneck here.
- The bundled 6TB HDD is a 3.5" mechanical drive spinning at 5400–7200 RPM; random I/O performance is orders of magnitude below the NVMe SSD, making application installations to the HDD noticeably slow.
- DDR4 DIMM form factor means RAM upgrades require full-size sticks — not a problem per se, but the SFF chassis limits physical clearance and may require careful DIMM selection for taller heatspreaders.
- No Wi-Fi adapter included — Ethernet only out of the box, requiring a USB or PCIe Wi-Fi card for wireless connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the NVMe SSD + HDD dual-storage configuration actually mean for daily use?
The 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD handles the OS, applications, and active files — delivering sequential read speeds in the 2,000–3,500 MB/s range typical of PCIe Gen 3 NVMe drives. The 6TB HDD provides bulk archive storage at ~130 MB/s. Together they eliminate the "fast but cramped" compromise common in SFF builds.
Is the 260W PSU a limiting factor for future upgrades?
Yes, it is. The 260W power supply is correctly sized for the stock i5-10400 and UHD 630 configuration, but it effectively rules out adding a discrete mid-to-high-end GPU. Low-profile cards with a TDP under 75W (no external power connector) remain viable, but anything more powerful will exceed the PSU's headroom.
Can the 16GB DDR4 RAM be expanded, and what type does it use?
The M70s SFF uses DDR4 DIMM slots (not SO-DIMM). The platform supports up to 64GB across two DIMM slots. Upgrading is straightforward — standard DDR4-2666 or DDR4-2933 DIMMs are compatible.
Does the i5-10400 support Intel vPro or hardware virtualization?
The Core i5-10400 supports Intel VT-x and VT-d, making it fully capable of running Hyper-V, VMware Workstation, or WSL2. It does not include vPro (AMT remote management), which is exclusive to the i5-10400T vPro variant.
What display outputs are available and can it drive three monitors simultaneously?
The M70s provides 1x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort, all driven by the Intel UHD 630 iGPU. The UHD 630 supports up to three simultaneous independent displays — all three outputs can be active at once, which is a genuine productivity advantage for this class of machine.
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