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Lenovo 90RS001UUS-4374-102771 Legion Tower 5i Gaming PC, i5-11400, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD
i5-11400128GB RAM128GB DDR41TB SSD2TB HDD
128GB of DDR4, a 6-core i5-11400, and dual NVMe+HDD storage give this Legion tower the raw headroom to game, stream, and multitask simultaneously.
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Overview
Experience Gaming and Entertainment Without Compromise
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gaming & Entertainment Desktop PC is engineered for peak performance. Featuring an Intel i5-11400 processor, massive RAM, dual storage drives, and a dedicated GTX 1650 Super graphics card, this desktop delivers smooth gaming and seamless multitasking. The included D6000 Dock expands connectivity, making it a versatile hub for all your devices. Pre-installed with Windows 11 Home for an optimized user experience.
Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 2.60GHz (up to 4.4 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Cores, 12-Threads)
- Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD + 2TB HDD
- Memory: 128GB DDR4 DIMM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home-64
- Connectivity: 802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
- Input/Output: Black Wired Keyboard
- Ports/Slots: 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
- Cooling: Air Cooling CPU Cooler
- Power Supply: 400W
- Color: Raven Black
- Form/Style: Desktop
- Dimensions: 8 IN x 15.5 IN x 16.5 IN
- Weight: 20.6lb
- Dock: Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C), HDMI | DP | RJ-45 | USB 3.0 Type-A ,Type-C | Audio Combo
Key Features
802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, Wired Keyboard, .
Intel Core i5-11400 Hexa Core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400 2.60GHz Processor (upto 4.4 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Core , 12-Threads, ) ; NVIDIA GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .
128GB DDR4 DIMM; 400W Power Supply, Air Cooling CPU Cooler; Raven Black Color, .
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD; 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Home-64.,
Includes Universal Dock D6000
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 128GB DDR4 DIMM completely eliminates memory as a bottleneck for streaming, content creation, virtualization, or any combination of simultaneous workloads alongside gaming
- Dual storage architecture pairs PCIe NVMe speed for OS and active applications with 2TB HDD capacity for bulk library storage — purpose-matching speed to access patterns
- i5-11400's 6-core, 12-thread configuration handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently and sustains 4.4 GHz boost on demanding tasks
- Three display outputs (1× HDMI + 2× DisplayPort) natively support a multi-monitor setup without additional hardware
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) provides low-latency wireless connectivity suitable for online gaming when Ethernet routing isn't practical
👎 Cons
- GTX 1650 Super with 4GB GDDR6 is a 1080p card — it cannot sustain high-fidelity frame rates at 1440p or 4K, and its 4GB VRAM buffer is increasingly a constraint in newer AAA titles
- 400W power supply is appropriately matched to the current GPU but provides minimal headroom for an in-place GPU upgrade without a PSU swap
- The i5-11400 is an 11th-gen Rocket Lake chip — capable but now two CPU generations behind current Intel, which limits the platform's forward compatibility with future upgrade paths
- Air cooling is adequate for the 65W TDP i5-11400 at stock but leaves limited thermal margin if you pursue overclocking or place the tower in a poorly ventilated enclosure
- No optical drive is included — expected at this tier but worth noting for users who still rely on disc media
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 128GB of DDR4 RAM actually useful for gaming, or is this overkill?
For gaming alone, 128GB is well beyond what any current title requires — most games top out at 16–32GB usage. The real value is for users who run a game while simultaneously streaming, running a VM, doing video editing, or operating memory-intensive professional applications. The Legion 5i's DDR4 DIMM slots support this configuration, and having that ceiling means the system will never be RAM-constrained for years.
What is the GTX 1650 Super's practical gaming performance in 2024?
The GTX 1650 Super with 4GB GDDR6 delivers reliable 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in most titles from the past several years. It won't push 4K or run the most demanding recent AAA games at max settings, but for competitive titles, older AAA games, and indie gaming at 1080p it performs without bottleneck relative to the i5-11400.
Does the 400W power supply have headroom for a future GPU upgrade?
400W is sized for the GTX 1650 Super's 100W TDP. A direct upgrade to a mid-tier card like an RTX 3060 (170W TDP) would push this PSU close to its limit under full CPU and GPU load. A meaningful GPU upgrade would realistically require a PSU replacement — a power-user limitation worth planning for.
How does the dual storage configuration (1TB NVMe + 2TB HDD) work in practice?
The NVMe SSD serves as the OS and application drive — Windows boots and apps launch from it at PCIe speeds. The 2TB HDD provides cost-efficient bulk storage for media libraries, game archives, and large files where access latency matters less than capacity. The system manages both transparently through Windows Explorer.
Is the included D6000 dock useful with a desktop tower?
The D6000 connects via USB-C and adds HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, USB-A, USB-C, and audio — which extends the Legion 5i's already solid port complement. It's most useful if you're splitting use between a monitor setup and a laptop-style arrangement, or need additional display outputs beyond the tower's native HDMI and dual DP.
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