Customers are positive about the IdeaCentre 510A's performance, ease of use, and affordability. Many appreciate its ample storage and memory, along with the straightforward setup process. However, some customers reported that the fan can be noisy. A few also noted limitations with the graphics card for demanding applications.
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Pros mentioned:
Ram, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer even for the experienced user.
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I have built my own computers in the past and was a little hesitant on this brand. However, I was greatly surprised with the performance of this computer. Loads quickly, plenty of RAM and hard drive storage. I would definitely buy and use this brand again as well as recommend to others.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A desktop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 510A meets your computing needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The money I spent on thus computer is well worth it.i spoke witha dell rep and said the i7 processor was overkill as I use it for our lawncare business.But I say it's all in what you want and id rather buy something nicer and spend the extra money.im going to use thus to write books and I got this computer,an. I7 processor cheaper than the Dell i5 processor.i love it.thanks fir the great customer service best buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90LV000DUS. This configuration ships with the powerful, Six-Core/Twelve-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. This system can handle many of today's most demanding programs.
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Takes getting used to.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Hard to navigate websites, but performs fast. i'm older, and have trouble finding information.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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The Heart of the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US, is the Windows 10 Operating System. With regard to learning your way around Windows 10, you may want to try YouTube.com (just type that address in your browser address window). There are hundreds for free instructional videos there about Windows 10. Just type Windows 10 Introduction in to the YouTube search window. You can watch free videos there that will show you the basics all the way up to tips and tricks videos and they're all free.
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Performance
Cons mentioned:
Graphics card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Good Desktop
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for use as my workhorse machine and it is more than ample for most uses. I recently got into photography, though, and it turns out that this machine has some significant limits when it comes to using photo-editing software, not only out-of-the-box, but also for it's ability to be upgraded (graphics card, power supply, etc.). By the way, you should keep that last point in mind if you're interested in playing the latest computer games (which I'm not), because those games require many of the same components as photo-editing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This model ships with a 180W external power supply. There is a Six-Core/Twelve-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of up to 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. Graphics processing is the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 version within the Intel Core i7-8700 processor. This configuration can handle many of today's most demanding software, multi-tasking and internet browsing. There is 5G, 802.11AC WiFi capability as well as 10/100/1000 ethernet capability.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed. Very slow & overpriced
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Works fine with light use but immediately starts lagging when I have more than two programs open or more than two browser windows open. Adobe CC has crashed multiple times when I use it on this PC.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Ram, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Machine
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had this unit for a week, it is a nice unit. I decided to upgrade to two Samsung SSDs, what a difference in speed. This was very easy to do. I have ordered the RAM I need to max out at 16gb. The negatives are: the specifications said 6 USB Ports, 4 of which should be 3.0 located in the front. This unit has 2 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports in the front. It also has 4 more 2.0 USB Ports in the back. LENOVO was supposed to contact me about this issue but i have not heard from them to date. The negative is that it is has priority Power Supply, so upgrading does not appear to be and option. It is a nice off the self unit, lightweight and quiet. Access the inside is simple.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ram, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Fan noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speedy and reliable
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With an I7 chip and 12 gb of memory, this desktop is prepared for any task. I am very pleased with the improved workflow: more gets done because you don’t have to wait for the machine to catch up when you are multitasking. There is an occasional bit of fan/disk noise, but not unbearable. With 1T of disk space, I expect storage will not be a problem. A bonus feature is that the machine came without a bunch of freeware, so setup was a breeze.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A desktop model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the Six-Core/Twelve-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of up to 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop model ships with just two adware programs, a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 (as part of Windows 10 operating system) and a 30-day trial of McAfee virus protection. Lenovo computers ship with one of the cleanest factory software installs within the consumer computer industry.
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Happy with this PC!!!
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We are happy with this purchase because what it was listed has been working as expected. I would like that the DVD holder was a little bit more solid, I treat it carefully. I love that is faster and quieter as promised. I can multitask and be still very safe not losing work. I use it also to edit pictures and edit and create videos (Photoshop/Elements) and has been great!
So summarizing, hardware is great, software wise is just a comment since is part of Windows 10; I like it but it has so many glitches that Windows 10 interferes somehow with the whole experience, but overall it was a great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A desktop. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaCentre 510A meets your computing needs so well. With regard to learning your way around Windows 10, you may want to try YouTube.com (just type that address in your browser address window). There are hundreds for free instructional videos there about Windows 10. Just type Windows 10 Introduction in to the YouTube search window. You can watch free videos there that will show you the basics all the way up to tips and tricks videos and they're all free.
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had this computer for nearly a year now so feel I can give it a fair review. It is whisper quiet-makes no noise at all. The i7 processor is fast enough for any tasks I'm performing. I don't do any gaming so can't speak to it's speed for that. There are enough USB ports with WiFi, Bluetooth and an Ethernet port- all pluses. I use only the Ethernet port for connectivity as it's faster and more stable than WiFi. The one big drawback that I didn't consider when I bought it and why I can only give it 3 stars are the monitor ports. There is the old VGA and an HDMI port. I have an older Asus monitor which has VGA and it connected to the computer with no problem. I wanted to upgrade and recently purchased a Samsung 75 Hz IPS monitor which has HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort and the computer refused to accept either the HDMI to HDMI or DVI to HDMI cable connection and I had to return the monitor. I'm VERY upset about this as I want to get rid of my old monitor and really loved what the Samsung offered. I also would never purchase a PC with Windows 10 again as I don't like the operating system. So in retrospect I would not buy this PC again for these reasons. And now I have no idea what kind of monitor I can upgrade to and hope I'm not stuck with having a generic monitor just because of this computer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ram, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great computer
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Give yourself the gift of speed with this Lenovo desktop computer. This build features an Intel i7 processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM for fast processing power, and the 1TB hard drive and DVD RW drive provide massive storage capacity. This Lenovo desktop computer comes with Windows 10 installed and includes a wired keyboard and mouseGive yourself the gift of speed with this Lenovo desktop computer. This build features an Intel i7 processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM for fast processing power, and the 1TB hard drive and DVD RW drive provide massive storage capacity. This Lenovo desktop computer comes with Windows 10 installed and includes a wired keyboard and mouse.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 510A desktop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 510A meets your computing needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Fan noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good computer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far, so good. The set up was easy, but it took a while before it was ready to use because the software needed to be updated. Once it was updated and ready to go, I was pleased to learn that it didn’t have all of those extra programs on it that I wouldn’t have used. The computer is fast. The only issue is the fan. It is pretty loud, especially if it’s located in a quiet setting. I don’t want to give it a four star rating because of that.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the powerful, 6-Core/12-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The fan within this system will automatically cool the system based on the workload the system is under. If you are hearing the fan run during times with the workload is idle to moderate, be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Desktop for research
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this desktop for research purpose. My simulation runs pretty fast using it. It also has other functions such as DVDROM, card reader and serval USB port. It can support the Lenovo dock station, which enables me to use serval monitors at the same time. I like it very much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the powerful Six-Core/Twelve-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US would be a great choice.
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Graphics card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Working PC
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PC is a great deal for a workspace PC. It's I7 processor and 1TB hard drive is great for the price. It's not something you can use for gaming since it doesn't have a Graphics Card, but it does include the built in graphics which would do normal tasks such as youtube videos, or something relevant to that.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the powerful, 6-Core/12-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. This system can handle many of today's most demanding programs.
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo desktop
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really happy with this purchase - our first new computer in over 10 years. Fast and plenty of disk space. And lots of USB ports. Not too fond of the speaker connection in the front, but that's my only complaint. Want to thank the Best Buy salesman (Jacob) for recommending this to us.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Power machine at a great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
with my life going on line with Zoom and related stuff, my old desktop just didn't have the guts to do the work. This machine was great! Migrating settings and documents was simple. The set up was quick. The power was everything I need and all this at a price lower than any other place I looked.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Once again, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop. You can keep your computer running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating System and all supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software available on this computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If you ever need additional help with your Lenovo computer, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help.
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The fast processor really helps this along, with a quick boot-up and responsive apps. Tons of storage and memory for everyday office tasks and for the multi-lingual material I work with frequently. I’ve been pleased overall with Lenovo desktops and would recommend them over other brands.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the powerful, Six-Core Intel Core i5-8400 processor, with a base speed of 2.8GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of 4.0GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM and a 512GB solid state hard drive (M.2 2280 NVMe TLC Opal architecture). This system can handle many of today's most demanding programs.
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Price, Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and Essential PC
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PC is great. It's got 12GB of Ram and an 8th gen i7 processor, great for content creators or for high processing programs. One plus about this PC is that it is highly customizable with graphics cards but only able to be upgraded to 16GB of ram :( other than that this PC will give any user from basic search engine use or multi takers with multiple programs open to those who need high in demand hardware from a rig. Thumbs up and the price is not bad for this computer. Definitely one of the best PCs in its class.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the lenovo IdeaCentre 510A desktop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 510A meets your computing needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My desktop
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent desktop, works fast and it has big capacity for recording your work, high efficiency, some usb inputs and beautiful design. Easy to use. I recommend this option to buy a desktop
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Fan noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great desktop for home use
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this desktop a month ago. I was skeptical purchasing windows 10 with known issues of BSOD. As of today, I haven't had any issues with blue screen of death. I've read the reviews before I purchased and the ones that stuck out to me were HDD being slow, the fan being loud, and cycle the desktop because it didn't come out of sleep mode. The boot time with HDD is 33 seconds which isn't as fast as a SSD but it is fast enough for me. If you're in a hurry to save precious seconds by all means pay the extra money and install SSD. About the fan, yes you can hear the fan running but isn't as long as some people reviewed. If it's quiet in the house you can notice it working but that's the only time you'll hear it. Having to cycle the desktop in sleep mode I believe I have had to do that once I would say 90% time it'll wake up after moving the mouse. Every desktop will come with that issue it's not going to wake up 100% of the time. It's a machine loose connection or communication lost will happen between the desktop and monitor. If you don't want to pay for the antivirus or Microsoft office just uninstall it. You can find antivirus for free and you can use open office or libre office for free.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A Desktop, model number 90HV0005US. This configuration ships with the powerful, Six-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8700 processor, with a base speed of 3.2GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of 4.6GHz. This processor is supported by 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. This system can handle many of today's most demanding programs.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Working Great...
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first Lenovo. I've had HP for years and am disappointed with them recently. Easy set up and working great so far. I'm recommending Lenovo to everyone now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the lenovo IdeaCentre 510A desktop. We are pleased to hear that the ease of setup, features and performance of the IdeaCentre 510A meets your computing needs so well.