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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i - i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Super Gaming PC

i5-1140016GB DDR4512GB SSD400WBluetooth 5.2

A budget-friendly gaming desktop with an i5-11400 and GTX 1650 Super ready for 1080p gaming right out of the box.

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Overview

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i packages an Intel Core i5-11400 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 512GB SATA SSD, and an NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super with 4GB GDDR6 into a clean Raven Black tower chassis. It is a turnkey solution for 1080p gaming, everyday productivity, and media consumption. The i5-11400 boosts up to 4.4 GHz across its six cores, handling multitasking and background processes without bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios. Built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 mean you can set it up anywhere without running Ethernet, and the port array — including USB-C Gen2, multiple USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, and dual DisplayPort — covers peripherals and multi-monitor configurations alike.

Where the Tower 5i shows its budget positioning is in the storage and power department. A single 512GB SATA SSD will fill up fast if you install more than a handful of modern games, so an additional drive is a likely near-term purchase. The 400W power supply is well-matched to the current components but does not leave much room for swapping in a higher-end GPU down the road. Still, as a self-contained 1080p gaming machine at an accessible price, it delivers a balanced package that works well for players who want to game without the complexity of a custom build.

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, .

16GB DDR4 DIMM; 400W Power Supply, Air Cooling CPU Cooler; Raven Black Color, .

512GB SATA SSD; 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 Dockztorm USB Hub

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Model
Legion Tower 5i
Processor
Intel Core i5-11400 (up to 4.4 GHz)
Memory
16GB DDR4 DIMM
Storage
512GB SATA SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Wireless
802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, Headphone/Mic Combo
Cooling
Air Cooling CPU Cooler
Power Supply
400W
Color
Raven Black
Dimensions
8 x 15.5 x 16.5 inches
Weight
20.6 lbs

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 included for wireless connectivity out of the box
  • Good port selection including USB-C Gen2 and multiple display outputs
  • 16GB DDR4 is sufficient for gaming and multitasking without an immediate upgrade
  • 512GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Compact dimensions for a tower desktop at 8 x 15.5 x 16.5 inches

👎 Cons

  • GTX 1650 Super is an older GPU that will struggle with demanding titles at high settings
  • 512GB SSD fills up quickly with modern game install sizes
  • 400W power supply limits future GPU upgrade options
  • Air cooling only, which can run louder under sustained gaming loads
  • 11th-gen i5 processor is several generations behind current offerings

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the GTX 1650 Super with 4GB GDDR6 paired with the i5-11400 handles most modern titles at 1080p with medium to high settings at playable frame rates.
Yes, the Tower 5i uses DDR4 DIMM slots, so the 16GB can be expanded depending on the number of available slots on the motherboard.
Yes, it includes 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth 5.2 built in, so no additional adapter is needed.
The GTX 1650 Super provides 1 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort outputs, allowing multi-monitor setups.
The 400W supply is adequately matched to the i5-11400 and GTX 1650 Super combination, but it leaves limited headroom for upgrading to a significantly more power-hungry GPU later.