2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer Review

Latest pricing, specs and Lenovo gaming PC review. Updated March 2024. How many PC games will it run? Is it a good choice for a PC gamer? Should you buy this Lenovo computer?

For a PC gamer, the most important component in the system is the graphics card. This is the supermodel part that will make or break the setup and is responsible for making all your games look awesome. The more powerful the graphics card the higher, smoother frame rates you will get, the higher resolution you can run at, and the better your games will look. For graphics, this Lenovo computer has a Intel HD 630. We rate this Intel GPU as powerful enough to run 132 games at a recommended level.

Next on the list has to be the CPU. The processor at the heart of your gaming desktop is the brains of the outfit, and is vital for making sure that you can get the most out of your graphics card when it comes to gaming performance. The number of cores isn’t vital for games, beyond four cores you get diminishing returns, but you want to make sure what you do have run at a high frequency. The 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer has a Intel Core i7-7700T capable of running at 2.9 GHz. That level of power from an Intel chip means it is rated to run 630 of the most popular 1000 PC games at a recommended level.

The level of RAM in a gaming desktop is also important. More system memory allows your PC to churn through large amounts of data quickly, and for today’s massive open gameworlds it’s vital to have that information accessed quickly to speed up game loads. Having too little RAM can mean laggy frames and a poor experience.

This rig comes with 8 GB of system RAM. It’s a bit disappointing and will limit the performance and the number of games this gaming PC will be able to run.

Unfortunately, this pre-built gaming PC won't run games like GTA V, PUBG, Red Dead Redemption 2, Apex Legends, Minecraft and Fortnite at a recommended level.

2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 12%


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  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested

2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-7700T

GPU

Intel HD 630

RAM (Memory)

Memory icon8 GB RAM

Weight

18 lb (8.16 kg)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

62.48 cm x 48.01 cm x 6.86 cm
24.6 in x 18.9 in x 2.7 in

Brand

Lenovo

Series

Lenovo IdeaCentre

Model Number

IdeaCentre 520

Hardware Platform

PC

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2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer PC Gaming Performance

This computer will run 124 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Which games can it run?Forward icon

Can It Run GTA 5?

This Lenovo gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for GTA 5 but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Lenovo gaming pc run GTA 5

Can It Run Fortnite?

This Lenovo gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Fortnite but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Lenovo gaming pc run Fortnite

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This Lenovo gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Apex Legends but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Lenovo gaming pc run Apex Legends

2019 Lenovo IdeaCentre 520 All-In-One Desktop Computer Features

  • Powered by latest 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8400T Processor (6 Cores, 9M Cache, up to 3. 30 GHz) @ 1. 70GHz; Smart six-core, 6 processing performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it, while increasing energy e
  • 27" QHD ( 2560 x 1440 ) Touchscreen Widescreen LED Display, Intel HD Graphics 630 Integrated
  • 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 1TB 7200rpm Hard Disk Drive, DVD-RW Optical Drive
  • 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 2. 0, 2 x USB 3. 0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Combo headphone/microphone Jack, 1 x Card Reader
  • Windows 10 Home 64 bit, Built-in HD Webcam, Bluetooth 4. 0, 802. 11ac, USB Keyboard and USB Mouse

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