Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkStation P520c Xeon Workstation SSD
★★★★★
4K16GB DDR4500WUSB 3.1USB 2.0
A Xeon-powered tower workstation with Quadro graphics and NVMe storage built for professional CAD, rendering, and content creation.
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Overview
Key Features
Processor: Intel Xeon W-2125 4-Core 4.0GHz (4.5GHz Turbo)
Memory: 16GB DDR4 Memory (upgradable to 256GB)
Storage: 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD (Faster performance over SATA SSD)
Graphics Card: Quadro P2000 5GB (4x Display Ports) 4K Support
Optical Drive: Not Included
I/O Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1x headphone (3.5mm), 1x microphone (3.5mm)
I/O Rear: 2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2x PS/2 ports, Ethernet (RJ-45), line-in, 1x line-out, 1x microphone
Operating System: Windows 11 Professional 64-bit
Power Supply: 500W PSU
Keyboard & Mouse: Not Included
Specifications
Brand
Lenovo
Model
ThinkStation P520c
Form Factor
Tower Workstation
Processor
Intel Xeon W-2125, 4-Core, 4.0GHz (4.5GHz Turbo)
Memory
16GB DDR4 (upgradable to 256GB)
Storage
512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro P2000, 5GB VRAM
Display Outputs
4x DisplayPort (via GPU)
Front I/O
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1x Headphone, 1x Microphone
Rear I/O
2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2x PS/2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Line-in, Line-out, Microphone
Power Supply
500W
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 64-bit
Condition
Renewed
Keyboard & Mouse
Not Included
Optical Drive
Not Included
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Xeon W-2125 processor with 4.5GHz turbo provides strong single-threaded and professional workload performance
- 512GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boot times and application loading compared to SATA-based storage
- Quadro P2000 with 5GB VRAM supports four 4K displays and is certified for professional CAD and 3D applications
- Memory is expandable up to 256GB DDR4 for future workload growth
- Extensive I/O with multiple USB 3.1, USB 2.0, and PS/2 ports on front and rear panels
👎 Cons
- Renewed/refurbished unit may show cosmetic wear and has a shorter warranty than a new workstation
- Only 4 CPU cores, which may bottleneck heavily multi-threaded rendering or simulation tasks
- 16GB RAM is a modest starting point for demanding professional workflows and will likely need upgrading
- No keyboard, mouse, or optical drive included adds to the total cost of getting started
- Quadro P2000 is an older-generation GPU that may struggle with modern GPU-accelerated workloads
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does this workstation use, and is it suitable for multi-threaded applications?
It is powered by an Intel Xeon W-2125, a 4-core processor running at 4.0GHz base and 4.5GHz turbo. It handles multi-threaded professional applications well, though workloads requiring more cores may benefit from a higher-tier Xeon.
How much RAM does it come with and can it be upgraded?
It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and supports upgrades up to 256GB, giving significant room to expand as your workload demands grow.
What graphics card is installed, and does it support multiple monitors?
It includes an NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 5GB of VRAM and four DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four 4K displays simultaneously.
Is this a new or renewed/refurbished unit?
This is a renewed (refurbished) workstation. It has been inspected and tested to function like new, and it comes with Windows 11 Professional pre-installed.
Does this workstation come with a keyboard, mouse, or optical drive?
No, a keyboard, mouse, and optical drive are not included. You will need to supply these separately.
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