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Lenovo 11MQ002HUS-4228-25464 ThinkCentre M90q Mini PC i5, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD

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Lenovo 11MQ002HUS-4228-25464 ThinkCentre M90q Mini PC i5, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD

Name: Lenovo 11MQ002HUS-4228-25464 ThinkCentre M90q Mini PC i5, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 11MQ002HUS-4228-25464

UHDi5-1150032GB DDR41TB SSD1TB HDD

Six cores, 32GB DDR4, and dual NVMe+HDD storage in a 1-liter chassis — the ThinkCentre M90q punches well above its footprint.

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Overview

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 is a Tiny-form-factor desktop measuring roughly 1 liter in volume, built around Intel's 11th-generation Core i5-11500. That processor's six Cypress Cove cores operate at a 2.7GHz base with a 4.6GHz single-core boost and a 12MB L3 cache — numbers that translate to fast single-threaded responsiveness and enough multi-core bandwidth for 12-thread workloads. The 32GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM is a meaningful specification at this form factor, providing the working memory needed to run a full browser stack, Outlook, Teams, and productivity apps simultaneously without paging. Dual storage — a PCIe NVMe SSD for the OS and a mechanical HDD for archive — gives you speed where it matters and capacity where you need it.

This machine is built for knowledge workers, remote employees, digital signage deployments, and space-constrained office environments where a tower PC is impractical. The four-port display output makes it viable as a compact multi-monitor workstation, and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.1 means no cabling required beyond power. It is not a machine for GPU-accelerated workloads — the Intel UHD 750 is capable for display output and light media duties but is a hard ceiling for any rendering or ML task. For its intended audience — business productivity in minimal footprint — the M90q Gen 2 is a well-specced, thermally competent platform with enterprise build quality.

Key Features

Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, USB Keyboard, .

Intel Core i5-11500 Hexa Core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11500 2.70GHz Processor (upto 4.6 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Core , 12-Threads, ) ; Intel UHD 750 Integrated Graphics, .

32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 135W Power Supply; Black Color, .

1TB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Pro-64.,

Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User

Specifications

Wireless Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.1

Wired Connectivity

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)

Keyboard

USB Keyboard

Processor

Intel Core i5-11500 Hexa Core

Processor Generation

11th Gen

Processor Speed

2.70GHz (upto 4.6 GHz)

Cache

12MB

Processor Cores

Processor Threads

Graphics

Intel UHD 750 Integrated Graphics

RAM

32GB DDR4 SODIMM

Power Supply

135W

Color

Black

Primary Storage

1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Secondary Storage

1TB HDD

USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports

Video Output

1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP)

USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2 Port

Optical Drive

No Optical Drive

Audio Ports

Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro-64

Included Software

Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Intel i5-11500 boosts to 4.6GHz across 6 cores, handling 12 concurrent threads for responsive multitasking in a sub-2-liter chassis
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM is double the RAM of most competing mini PCs at this price, eliminating memory as a bottleneck for office workloads
Dual storage — PCIe NVMe SSD for ~3,000 MB/s OS performance plus 1TB HDD for bulk archive — eliminates the need for external drives
Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth 5.1 provides modern wireless throughput and low-latency peripheral pairing
Four video output ports (HDMI, 2x DP, USB-C) enable multi-monitor configurations rarely found in a mini PC form factor

👎 Cons

Intel UHD 750 integrated graphics has no dedicated VRAM — GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering will bottleneck here with no upgrade path
The 135W power supply leaves no thermal headroom for GPU expansion; this chassis has no PCIe slot, so graphics capability is permanently fixed
Ships with Windows 10 Pro rather than Windows 11, which requires a manual upgrade and may be a concern for long-term support timelines
USB 3.2 Gen1 on the primary ports (5Gbps) rather than Gen2 (10Gbps) limits throughput for high-speed external SSDs connected to those ports
HDD component adds rotational latency for any data stored on it — sequential reads are fine but random IOPS are ~100x slower than the NVMe

Frequently Asked Questions

What CPU is in this unit, and what does its clock speed mean for everyday workloads?

The Intel Core i5-11500 runs at 2.7GHz base with a 4.6GHz boost across 6 cores and 12 threads. That boost headroom means single-threaded tasks like Office apps and browser rendering feel snappy, while the 12-thread count handles light multitasking and video calls without throttling.

Can the 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM be upgraded further down the line?

The M90q Gen 2 supports up to 64GB across two SO-DIMM slots. The unit ships with 32GB already installed, so one slot is likely occupied — verify the configuration before purchasing additional sticks to avoid mismatched timing.

What does having both a 1TB NVMe SSD and a 1TB HDD give me versus a single large drive?

The PCIe NVMe SSD delivers sequential reads typically around 3,000–3,500 MB/s for OS and application load times, while the 1TB HDD provides cost-effective bulk storage at roughly 100–150 MB/s. You get fast system responsiveness and large file archiving without compromise.

Does the M90q support three displays simultaneously?

Yes. With 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x DisplayPort, and 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode), you have up to four video outputs. Intel UHD 750 supports up to three concurrent displays — check your specific monitor inputs against the available ports before buying adapters.

Is Wi-Fi 6 on this unit noticeably faster than Wi-Fi 5 for office use?

Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) tops out at 2.4Gbps theoretical on the 5GHz band — roughly 2.4x the throughput ceiling of Wi-Fi 5. In practice, for office file transfers and video conferencing, the more meaningful gain is reduced latency and better performance in congested environments with many devices.