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LENOVO IdeaCentre 3i Desktop PC - Intel Core i7-12700, 1 TB HDD & 256 GB SSD, Grey £449 @ Currys
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Great processor shame about the 8gb ram but upgradable. I think this is a good deal though based on the i7 12th gen processor…I have purchased to use with Blue Iris (IP Camera software)
Specs:
Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
8 GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)
1 TB HDD (7200 rpm) + 256 GB SSD
WiFi 6
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- There's plenty of ports for plugging in your accessories, including 3 USB ports at the front for easy access
- Get the best of both worlds - with a 1 TB HDD and 256 GB SSD, you can enjoy a fast performance plus loads of storage space
- A mouse and keyboard are included in the box, so you can get set up straight away
Busy families plug a lot of devices into their PC. So we built the IdeaCentre 3i Gen 7 with loads of ports and slots to attach everything from monitors to cameras to game controllers. It's got a whopping five USBs—three of them front-facing. And with the latest WiFi options (up to WiFi 6E*) you'll get speedy connectivity to your internet router and wireless accessories.
* 6GHz WiFi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/gateways that support WiFi 6E, along with the regional regulatory certifications and spectrum allocation.
The compact, 7L chassis allows the IdeaCentre 3i Gen 7 to sit on, under, or beside your desk—whatever fits your space, and the Cloud Grey colour matches any décor.
RAM
- 8 GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)
- 32 GB maximum installable RAM
Processor
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
- 12-core
- 2.1 GHz / 4.8 GHz
- 25 MB cache
Storage
- 1 TB HDD (7200 rpm)
- 256 GB SSD
USB
- USB Type-C x 1
- USB 3.2 x 4
- USB 2.0 x 2
Video connections
- HDMI 1.4 x 1
- VGA x 1
Dimensions
303.5 x 100 x 274.8 mm (H x W x D)
Box contents
- Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i Desktop PC (90SM007GUK)
- Power supply
- USB keyboard
- USB mouse
- Warranty document
Specs:
Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
8 GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)
1 TB HDD (7200 rpm) + 256 GB SSD
WiFi 6
info added by
- There's plenty of ports for plugging in your accessories, including 3 USB ports at the front for easy access
- Get the best of both worlds - with a 1 TB HDD and 256 GB SSD, you can enjoy a fast performance plus loads of storage space
- A mouse and keyboard are included in the box, so you can get set up straight away
- Ultra-compact, 7.4L chassis fits anywhere to help save space
- Power-packed, with up to 12th Gen Intel® CPU
- Storage for all your games & files, including dual SSD/HDD option
- Choose performance or quiet modes using Smart Power toggles
- Easy connectivity with speedy WiFi & multiple front-facing ports
Busy families plug a lot of devices into their PC. So we built the IdeaCentre 3i Gen 7 with loads of ports and slots to attach everything from monitors to cameras to game controllers. It's got a whopping five USBs—three of them front-facing. And with the latest WiFi options (up to WiFi 6E*) you'll get speedy connectivity to your internet router and wireless accessories.
* 6GHz WiFi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/gateways that support WiFi 6E, along with the regional regulatory certifications and spectrum allocation.
The compact, 7L chassis allows the IdeaCentre 3i Gen 7 to sit on, under, or beside your desk—whatever fits your space, and the Cloud Grey colour matches any décor.
RAM
- 8 GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)
- 32 GB maximum installable RAM
Processor
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
- 12-core
- 2.1 GHz / 4.8 GHz
- 25 MB cache
Storage
- 1 TB HDD (7200 rpm)
- 256 GB SSD
USB
- USB Type-C x 1
- USB 3.2 x 4
- USB 2.0 x 2
Video connections
- HDMI 1.4 x 1
- VGA x 1
Dimensions
303.5 x 100 x 274.8 mm (H x W x D)
Box contents
- Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i Desktop PC (90SM007GUK)
- Power supply
- USB keyboard
- USB mouse
- Warranty document
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Edited by a community support team member, 17 March 2023
48 Comments
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This little benchmark shows a little more information about this system and also memory tests.
I had struggle initially to get a proper RAM sticks to it but only ones that were working and are working PERFECTLY and FAST are :
Crucial RAM 16GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Desktop Memory CT16G4DFRA32A
I got two single sticks rather than double pack as I was irritated getting not compatible RAM and I was trying to get it ASAP.
But 2 individual ones ended up cheaper than double pack.
In the link you have other capacity RAM too but better to not mix RAM with Samsung 8GB that was installed in the machine already and get matching ones or get same one from eBay if you only want 16GB.
And yes - you need at least 16GB for this machine as on my initial Chrome and system use and moderate load I was finding that I use 7.1GB of memory out of 8GB on the first day.
Forget about XMP memory deals from HUKD as these RAMs do not work - I have tested it.
And there is no need to play with BIOS to activate anything.
Also currently installed NVME drive is PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe with good speeds.
As mentioned in previous post no PCI for GPU.
One more thing - initially this PC was booting in around 20 seconds and closing in around 7 but after modifying two settings in MSCONFIG (enter Terminal and type MSCONFIG) :
- tick next to : NO GUI boot
- and in Advanced options: number of processors changed from 1 to 20 and after this Apply and reset.
This PC now boots much faster than my sons Gaming PC :
BOOT from full power off to windows desktop in 5 - 7 seconds and turns off in 3 seconds - WOW!!!
Thanks OP for this deal.
cpubenchmark.net/cpu…669
For reference, a half decent Synology NAS with a J4125 processor is only 10W typical TDP vs. the 65W for this one. Albeit for a processor with less than one 10th the passmark! (edited)
It would save me time as CPU is worth £200+ alone but going to build something myself at similar price and better connectivity (edited)
I didn’t purchase for the need of adding a GPU but for all the comments discussing the possibility, there is no connector soldered to the motherboard. Even if you did add the connector I am guessing the BIOS would not be setup for it