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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop PC i5-8500 8 GB DDR4 512 GB M.2 SSD + 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-1DQ0-5CH1B

Tiny desktop with hexa-core i5-8500, 8 GB DDR4, 512 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
  • UsageConsumer
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-8500 Processor (Hexa Core, 9MB, up to 4.1GHz,
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
  • Hexa-core i5-8500 reaches 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 512 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday business workloads
  • Tiny micro form factor saves desk space in any office
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse included

Compact business desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a micro-form-factor desktop built around an 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor with a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 UDIMM memory and a dual-drive configuration consisting of a 512 GB M.2 SSD for the operating system and a 1 TB SSD for data storage. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a USB keyboard and mouse are included.

Thermals noise and power

The processor carries a 65 W thermal design power rating, which the tiny chassis is engineered to dissipate during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics handles display output without a discrete graphics card, keeping overall system power draw modest. A USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongle provides 5 GHz-capable wireless connectivity, and a DVD-ROM drive is fitted for legacy media access.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded demand the six cores maintain performance within the 65 W envelope, though the compact thermal solution may limit extended turbo duration compared with larger towers. Memory can be expanded up to 32 GB of DDR4 if workloads require more capacity than the supplied 8 GB. Buyers who need discrete graphics acceleration, additional internal drive bays or a higher sustained power budget should consider a larger form factor.

Highlights

  • Hexa-core i5-8500 reaches 4.1 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 512 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday business workloads
  • Tiny micro form factor saves desk space in any office
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse included

Specifications

BrandIBM
SeriesThinkCentre
Model10T7007WUS
Part NumberM720q
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
UsageConsumer
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8500 Processor (Hexa Core, 9MB, up to 4.1GHz, 65W)
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Memory8 GB DDR4 UDIMM
Storage512 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1TB (1,000GB) SSD
Optical Drive 2DVD-ROM
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Wireless CardUSB Dongle 5Ghz Capable
MonitorMonitor not included
CaseMicro (MFF)
KeyboardUSB
MouseUSB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
Windows 11Ready
ChipsetIntel B360
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty1
CPU Name3.00GHz
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)0
Memory Slots (Available/Total)0/4
Maximum Memory Supported32 GB
SSD512GB
HDD1TB
Storage Spec512 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1TB (1,000GB) SSD
Optical Drive TypeDVD
Optical Drive SpecSlim
Optical Drive FeaturesSlim
Optical Drive 2 TypeDVD
Screen SizeNo Screen
TouchscreenNo
Audio ChipsetIntegrated
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
BluetoothUSB Dongle
Front USB2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (15W charging)
Front Audio Ports1
PS/22
Video Ports1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB4
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1 port
Keyboard TypeUSB Keyboard
Mouse TypeUSB Mouse
Dimensions (H x W x D)13.52" x 3.64" x 11.44"
Weight13

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Questions about this item

How do I install extra RAM in the 240-pin DIMM slots and what step do people miss?

Remove the bottom cover, align the notch on the DDR4 UDIMM with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips snap shut, then replace the cover — the step most people miss is pressing hard enough to fully seat the module so both clips engage.

Which components will need replacement first during the life of this M720q?

The 512 GB M.2 SSD and 1 TB SSD have a finite write endurance and will eventually need replacement; the DVD-ROM drive mechanism can also wear out with frequent disc use, and the USB Wi-Fi dongle may be superseded by newer wireless standards.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the i5-8500 runs at 4.1 GHz under sustained load?

The processor hits its 65 W TDP ceiling, causing the tiny chassis cooling to throttle clocks below the 4.1 GHz turbo to stay within thermal limits.

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