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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gaming PC GTX 1650 Super

i5-114008GB DDR41TB HDD400WBluetooth 5.2

Entry-level gaming tower with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5, GTX 1650 Super graphics, and dual SSD/HDD storage.

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Overview

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i positions itself as an accessible gaming desktop for players who want dedicated graphics performance without a premium price tag. At its core sits an Intel Core i5-11400, a six-core, twelve-thread processor that handles gaming workloads and everyday computing with competence. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super with 4GB of GDDR6 memory delivers playable frame rates in popular esports titles and older AAA games at 1080p, making it a reasonable choice for casual and mid-tier gaming.

Storage is handled by a 512GB PCIe SSD for the operating system and frequently played games, supplemented by a 1TB HDD for your broader game library and media files. The Tower 5i's connectivity is a highlight, with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2 port bringing it in line with current standards. Three video outputs — HDMI and two DisplayPort connections — make multi-monitor configurations straightforward. The main area for improvement is the 8GB of DDR4 RAM, which is the minimum for modern gaming; upgrading to 16GB or more would noticeably improve the experience in memory-hungry games and multitasking scenarios.

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, .

8GB DDR4 DIMM; 400W Power Supply, Air Cooling CPU Cooler; Raven Black Color, .

512GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB 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 Pro-64.,

Includes Dockztorm USB Hub

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Model
Legion Tower 5i
Processor
Intel Core i5-11400 2.60GHz (up to 4.4 GHz)
Memory
8GB DDR4 DIMM
Storage
512GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro-64
WiFi
802.11ax (WiFi 6)
Bluetooth
5.2
Ethernet
RJ-45 LAN
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2
Color
Raven Black
Included
Dockztorm USB Hub

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super GPU delivers solid 1080p gaming performance
  • WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 provide current-generation wireless connectivity
  • Dual storage with a 512GB SSD for speed and 1TB HDD for extra capacity
  • USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2 port supports fast data transfer for modern peripherals
  • Three video outputs (HDMI plus two DisplayPort) enable multi-monitor setups

👎 Cons

  • 8GB of RAM is limited for modern gaming and will benefit from an upgrade
  • The GTX 1650 Super is an older entry-level GPU that struggles with demanding titles at high settings
  • Only an 11th Gen Intel Core i5, which is several generations behind current processors
  • No keyboard, mouse, or monitor included in the package

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super with 4GB of GDDR6 video memory, which handles 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most titles.
Yes, the Tower 5i uses standard DDR4 DIMM slots, so the 8GB of installed memory can be expanded to improve multitasking and gaming performance.
The Tower 5i provides one HDMI port and two DisplayPort outputs from the GTX 1650 Super, allowing you to connect up to three monitors simultaneously.
Yes, it includes 802.11ax (WiFi 6) wireless connectivity along with Bluetooth 5.2 for fast, reliable wireless performance.
It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, which includes business-grade features like BitLocker and Group Policy management.