Lenovo - IDEACENTRE 720-18 - RYZEN 5 - Silver
- Key Specs
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 5 4000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 340 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- General
- Brand: Lenovo
- Model Number: 90H1000FUS
- Product Name: LENOVO IDEACENTRE 720-18 - RYZEN 5
- Color: Silver
- Year of Release: 2017
- Processor
- Processor Brand: AMD
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 5 4000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Not provided
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 32 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 8 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: AMD Radeon
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 340 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 2
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 2
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 1
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Expansion
- Number Of External 3.5" Expansion Bays: 1
- Features
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 12.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 19.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 30 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Included Software: Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial) and McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial)
- Optical Drive Type: None, None, None, None, None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Keyboard Included: true
- Mouse Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Not Available
- Warranty - Labor: Not Available
- Other
- UPC: 191545758607
Lenovo IdeaCentre 720-18ASU Desktop: Work efficiently with this Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop tower. It has a Ryzen 5 processor for fast data handling, and it has 8GB of RAM to accommodate multiple programs. Save plenty of files with the 1TB hard drive of this Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop tower, which comes with Windows 10 installed for immediate use.
- Windows 10 operating system: Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›
- AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor: Native quad-core / eight-threads processing delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for advanced gaming, modeling, and video editing. The AMD SenseMI technology customizes CPU performance to your applications.
- 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking: Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
- DVD/CD burner: Reads and writes to a variety of media formats, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.
- 1TB hard drive for ample file storage space: Holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, HD videos and DVD-quality movies. 7200 rpm spindle speed enables rapid read/write times for handling large files and complex applications.
- AMD Radeon R5 340 graphics: Driven by 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory to quickly render high-quality images for videos and games.
- Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD, MultiMediaCardplus, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.
- 2 USB 3.0 ports maximize the latest high-speed devices: Also includes 4 USB 2.0 ports to connect more accessories and peripherals. The USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
- Next-generation wireless connectivity: Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. Gigabit LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
- Bluetooth 4.0 interface syncs with compatible devices: Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the desktop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.
- Basic software package included: 30-days trial of Microsoft Office 365.
- Additional ports: Microphone and headphone jacks. HDMI output.
- Windows 10 operating system: Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›
- AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor: Native quad-core / eight-threads processing delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for advanced gaming, modeling, and video editing. The AMD SenseMI technology customizes CPU performance to your applications.
- 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking: Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
- DVD/CD burner: Reads and writes to a variety of media formats, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.
- 1TB hard drive for ample file storage space: Holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, HD videos and DVD-quality movies. 7200 rpm spindle speed enables rapid read/write times for handling large files and complex applications.
- AMD Radeon R5 340 graphics: Driven by 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory to quickly render high-quality images for videos and games.
- Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD, MultiMediaCardplus, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.
- 2 USB 3.0 ports maximize the latest high-speed devices: Also includes 4 USB 2.0 ports to connect more accessories and peripherals. The USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
- Next-generation wireless connectivity: Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. Gigabit LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
- Bluetooth 4.0 interface syncs with compatible devices: Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the desktop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.
- Basic software package included: 30-days trial of Microsoft Office 365.
- Additional ports: Microphone and headphone jacks. HDMI output.
Whats Included
- Keyboard
- Lenovo IdeaCentre 720-18ASU 90H1
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Lenovo IdeaCentre 720-18ASU 90H1
- Mouse
Q: can the video card be upgraded
A: Yes, but only within the limits of the very small 250W power supply. With the stock r5 340 graphics card, the system is already peaking around 195 Watts. So that leaves you with only 55W before the absolute max, which you do not want to push on a tiny stock PSU like this. So you are pretty much limited to a very weak GPU without upgrading the power supply. The PSU is proprietary and has a 10-pin power connection that is not at all compatible with aftermarket power supplies. Even a modular power supply would have to be modified to fit Levovo's unique pin configuration.
Q: Can you upgrade this to 16 GB of RAM?
A: Yes, the maximum RAM this system configuration can support is 32GB DDR4-2400MHz. The system ships with 2 4GB sticks of memory in the two available memory slots.
Q: Will this be good for using Quickbooks? Is AMD Ryzen as good as Intel i5?
A: The Ryzen R5 1400 and the past 2 generation Intel i5 (desktop quad-core) are very comparable in performance. As far as Quickbooks, you would have to be an extremely advanced administrator running remote connections to salespeople with the mobile app to even need more than an i3 or R3.
Q: How many watts are in the power supply?
A: This computer has a 250W power supply with a proprietary 10-pin connection. The only unmodified power supply it can be upgraded with is the one from higher end Ideacentre 720 models. In order to replace mine with an aftermarket EVGA PSU, I had to create a 20-pin to 10-pin adapter from a 20-pin to 14-pin adapter, which has the same peg shapes for the first 10 pins. The pin order is different though, so you cannot just use a 14 pin adapter and saw off 4 pins.
Q: Can this unit be set to run Raid 1 (Mirrored with a 2nd 1TB drive.
A: Not unless you were able to flash a modified bios with that feature unlocked. The motherboard only has 2 SATA slots, so Lenovo doesn't even put the option in the setup, assuming you would never remove your DVD drive. The chipset definitely supports it, but the computer is not designed to.
Q: Can this computer be upgraded to 2 TB?
A: Yes, you can replace the existing hard drive with a compatible replacement.
A: Yes, this Lenovo PC has the standard audio connections for: speakers (green), line in(blue) and a microphone (pink). As long as your keyboard, mouse and printer use USB for the connection, they will work. There are two USB ports on the back side and four USB ports on the front behind the panel door. You may need to connect one of the three to a front USB which would mean that the front panel would then not close. Would have been better to have more USB ports on the back and just a couple on the front. I solved the problem by adding a USB hub, plugging it into one of the back ports and placed it on the top back of the pc case. That gave me more than enough USB connections and I do not have to leave the front panel open, looks better when closed.
Q: Will this computer adequately run dual monitors without distortion, etc.?
A: It is possible, but not ideal. Since this computer has one digital HDMI out and one analog VGA out, the two screens will always look different and be slightly out of sync. It's not horrible by any means, most people who do it for office use hook it up that way accidentally and never notice, even if they also have DVI out. For video or sound editing though, the difference will drive you crazy. Also note that the extra HDMI and VGA out with rubber plugs in them from the motherboard are NOT functional in this system. Those are for systems with integrated graphics, which this PC does not have. It has a dedicated graphics card and only the connections on that will work.
