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Q: QuestionHow much does it cost to update from 8gb ram to 16gb or 32 go? Thank you

Asked 4 years ago by Bud.

Q: QuestionWhat is the name of the keyboard and mouse that ships with the product?

Asked 4 years ago by Herald.

• A:Answer The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0001US, ships with a Lenovo USB Calliope Mouse Black (Orange wheel) POINTING DEVICE, Lenovo Part Number - 00PH131 and a Lenovo USB Calliope KB BK ENG KEYBOARD EXTERNAL, Lenovo Part Number - 00XH587. Here is a link to the complete parts list for this specific computer configuration: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/5-series/5-14imb05/90na/90na0001us/parts/display/model

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: QuestionIs it possible to add a second monitor to this PC? If so, what do I need to do that?

Asked 4 years ago by NeedtoZoom.

• A:Answer No, I tried to add a second monitor to mine and I can't which I am just finding out. I also do not know why Lenevo said it ships with HDMI and VGA cable because mine did not come with them.I now have to return the computer and buy one that supports dual monitors.

  Answered 4 years ago by EEweber25

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Q: QuestionCan Windows 11 be installed into this model

Asked 4 years ago by Mo.

• A:Answer Hello Mo. Thank you for your question. This Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop system comes with an Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor, which is listed under the Supported Intel Processors for Windows 11 operating system, however, to confirm if this system is fully compatible with Windows 11 operating system, we suggest you contacting the system manufacturer. To contact the system manufacturer, you can access the following link: ***https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/contactnow*** Thank you for choosing Intel

  Answered 4 years ago by Intel team

  
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Q: Questiondoes it come with windows 11

Asked 4 years ago by mouk42.

• A:Answer No. The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0001US, ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, English Version.

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: QuestionCan i install my own video card in this?

Asked 4 years ago by ECDRN.

• A:Answer Yes, you can. I took the Nvidia one out of my old Idea Centre and put it into this one

  Answered 4 years ago by QuaralaneVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I set this computer flat (vents up) and put a monitor on top of it? Like we used to set computers up?

Asked 4 years ago by Oldman.

• A:Answer I have that set up and it works fine.

  Answered 4 years ago by CaptainPaulVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan a CD/DVD player be attached? I see it has CD?RW

Asked 4 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer model number 90NA0001US, ships with a built in CD/DVD drive that is read/writeable

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: Questioncan this machine run windows 10 pro? i know it comes with home

Asked 4 years ago by kevin.

• A:Answer Yes. You can purchase the Windows 10 Pro 64-bit upgrade and install it on this computer.

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: QuestionI have a vga monitor plugged in and it works fine. When I plug in another monitor with HDMI cable, it doesn't work. Monitor is working otherwise.

Asked 4 years ago by Fryguy.

• A:Answer First, unplug the VGA connected monitor and now connect the HDMI monitor. Does the HDMI monitor display normally? If yes, use these instructions to connect two monitors: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-up-dual-monitors-on-windows-10-3d5c15dc-cc63-d850-aeb6-b41778147554. If the issue continues, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support for additional help at: 866-426-0911.

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be connected to a tv

Asked 4 years ago by sandford.

• A:Answer The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0001US, ships with both an HDMI and VGA port for connecting this computer to an external monitor or compatible TV.

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Q: Questionwhat size of power supply does the lenovo IdeaCenter 5i desktop pc use? is it a full size atx, mini itx? Thanks ps We bought at best buy Salem, Oregon

Asked 4 years ago by dmurph.

• A:Answer The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0001US, uses an internal 260W power supply.

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Q: QuestionI just bought the idea centre 5i. It has wifi 5. I want to upgrade to wifi 6 ax. What ax board will work? Is it upgradeable? BTW I love this box. All I need is video card and wifi upgrade.

Asked 4 years ago by Will.

Q: Questionis this good for gaming?

Asked 4 years ago by tk.

• A:Answer That really will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific games you want to play. We recommend you check with the specific game's software publisher's web sites for their compatibility with Windows 10 Home 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.

  Answered 4 years ago by Lenovo Product Expert

  
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Q: QuestionCan I play games on it? Are the fans loud?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer That will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific games you want to play. We recommend you check with the specific game's software publisher's web sites for their compatibility with Windows 10 Home 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration. When this system is under moderate to heavy workloads the internal fans will run. You will be able to hear that fans when they are on.

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Q: QuestionWould I be able to connect a third display (monitor) to this tower?

Asked 4 years ago by kYM.

• A:Answer No. This configuration of the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop, model number 90NA0001US, has one VGA and one HDMI port for connecting monitors to this system.

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Q: QuestionI see no hard drive slots are available. Can I instead have Geek Squad transfer the files from drives (alone) to the new drive? Quite old hardware, ran Windows XP; desktop itself is in a landfill.

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionCan I install and NIC on this desktop?

Asked 4 years ago by JOSEL.

Q: QuestionWhen accessing the optical drive by sliding the panel to the other side, must all the ports on the front be empty at that time? If something it plugged into the USB Drives on the front, are you able to access the optical drive?

Asked 4 years ago by FrankB.

• A:Answer All of the USB ports must be empty to slide the door. There are USB ports on the back for items that must be continuously plugged in.

  Answered 4 years ago by BirdmanVerified Purchase

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