The base configuration features anIntelCore i5,NvidiaRTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD.
Cooling is handled by several 150w fans alongside a VRM heatsink which keeps the desktop from overheating.
Like the 7i, the rig stays quiet even during the most demanding tasks.
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The front panel Lenovo logo and fans feature ARGB lighting which grants users control of each LED individually.
Finally, the Legion Tower 5i features Nahimic 3D audio for virtual surround sound.
Everything including performance, lighting and Nahimic are controlled through Lenovos Vantage software that comes packed in.
For added measure, theres also a keyboard and mouse included in the box.
The Legion 5is design does carry over certain problems of the bigger 7i.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of ports available sans a single USB-C which users may find issue with.
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Its 1080p performance is respectable, well ventilated design thats peaceful sounding and upgradability that potential buyers will appreciate.
For those living in the UK, theres only one buildable option that ranges between 1,080 and 2,187.
Four customizable configurations for Australia range between AU $1,799 and AU $5,359.
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It might be a bit difficult to clean every nook and cranny as dust accumulates over time.
For potential buyers who have devices that require USB-C, some adapters or hubs are going to be required.
However, those who are new into PC gaming might find some usage at the start before moving on.
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This was consistent with other games played with high visual fidelity on the gaming desktop.
Cyberpunk 2077at Ultra tweaks gave us 82 fps and dropped to the mid-60s when using mid ray tracing tweaks.
Playing the ultra resource intensiveSenuas Saga: Hellblade 2provided around 30 fps on mid to low parameters too.
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The first is through Nvidias DLSS upscaling technology which uses artificial intelligence to bump up resolutions.
This is a great way to get 1440p resolution without the worry of frame rate drops.
The other way is through the Lenovo Vantage utility which allows for some overclocking for CPU and GPU performance.
On theesportsside of things, playing games at recommended parameters at 1080p provided great results as well.
For example, playingValoranton those parameters pushed us into the 200+ frame rate range.
I saw similar results for other titles includingFortniteandCall of Duty: Warzone.
Performance:4.5 / 5
Should I buy the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i?
You need more than one USB-C
USB-C is a standard at this point for many mobile devices and accessories.
This means that users are probably going to have to invest in a hub or adaptor.
To evaluate its high frame rate capabilities, I played fast-paced games likeValorantandFortnite.
Pushing the system further, I tested graphically demanding titles likeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2andBlack Myth: Wukong.
Ive spent the past several years covering monitors alongside other PC components for TechRadar.
Outside of gaming, Ive been proficient in Adobe Suite for over a decade as well.
