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Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s — Core i5-8500 | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro

Name: Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s — Core i5-8500 | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro
Brand: LENOVO
SKU: LENOVO-M720S-I5-8500-SSD256 122
Price: 125.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s — Core i5-8500 | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro

$125.00 CAD

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🖥️ LENOVO THINKCENTRE M720s DESKTOP PC

Refurbished PC • Core i5-8500 • 8GB DDR4 • 256GB SSD • Windows 11 Pro • Year: 2018

📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.

🌐 Windows 11 installed in French by default — Available in English upon request. Contact us before ordering.

⚠️ 1 front USB port missing/non-functional — visible in photos.

❌ No HDMI port — DP→HDMI adapter sold separately if needed.

📅 This PC in 2018 vs. Today

😄 Yes, it was brand new once — and it cost much more than $125!

Era	Price (CAD)	Context
🏷️ New MSRP at launch (2018)	~$900 – $1,200	Lenovo Professional Desktop PC — Business use
📈 Refurbished market value (2026)	$130 – $230	Kijiji / eBay — depending on condition, no software
⭐ Our price today	$125	Windows 11 Pro installed • 30-day warranty • Keyboard + Mouse included • Software included 😊

💡 In 2018, this Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s cost over $900 new. Today, for $125, you get a 6-core Core i5, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, included software, and a 30-day warranty.

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $125?

Source	Estimated Price (CAD)	Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji	$130 – $200	Private seller, no warranty, no software
eBay.ca (refurbished)	$150 – $230	Variable, high shipping costs
Refurbished Computer Store	$180 – $280	Often without included software
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product)	$125	30-day warranty • Software included • Tested by technician • Keyboard + Mouse included

💡 You save between $25 and $155 compared to the market, all while getting a warranty, pre-installed software, and local technical support.

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s is an ultra-compact professional desktop PC released in 2018, featuring a powerful Intel Core i5-8500 (6 cores, 8th gen.) and a 256GB SSD for ultra-fast boot-up. One of the newest and most powerful PCs in our catalog. ⌨️ USB keyboard, USB mouse, and power cable included.

🌐 Windows 11 available in English upon request — ideal for English-speaking customers. Specify your preference when purchasing or contact us.

🔄 Comparison — Core i5-8500 vs. Equivalents

Processor	Year	Cores / Threads	Frequency	PassMark Score	Level
⭐ Intel Core i5-8500 (this PC)	2018	6C / 6T	3.0 – 4.1 GHz	~9,200	High-end refurbished
Intel Core i5-4590	2014	4C / 4T	3.3 – 3.7 GHz	~5,100	↓ Previous Gen
Intel Core i5-3470	2012	4C / 4T	3.2 – 3.6 GHz	~4,200	↓↓ Much lower
Intel Core i7-8700	2018	6C / 12T	3.2 – 4.6 GHz	~12,500	↑ Plus Hyperthreading

💡 PassMark Score: the higher the number, the faster the processor. Source: cpubenchmark.net

✅ What this PC CAN do

Very smooth web browsing (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
Advanced office tasks (Office included)
Video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet)
HD/4K video playback (YouTube, Netflix, VLC)
Intensive multitasking (20+ tabs)
Virtualization (virtual machines)
Ultra-fast startup thanks to SSD
Light video editing possible

⚠️ Important limitations to know

Modern video games: dedicated GPU required
Heavy professional video editing not recommended
Intensive 3D rendering or CAD not recommended
No HDMI port (adapter required)
1 front USB port non-functional

👥 Who is this PC for?

Ideal for demanding professionals, SMEs, and power users who need a modern 6-core PC with a fast SSD. The best processor in our refurbished range — excellent value for money.

🎮 Gaming — Can this PC play games?

This PC uses the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU (8th generation Coffee Lake, ~PassMark GPU 1,500). It's the best integrated Intel GPU in our refurbished range. Some games at low settings are possible.

✅ Compatible (low/medium)

Minecraft (Java, low/medium)
League of Legends (low)
CS:GO (low)
Dota 2 (low)
Stardew Valley
Among Us
Roblox

⚠️ Maybe (very low)

Fortnite (very low, unstable)
GTA V (very low, slow)
Rocket League (very low)

❌ Incompatible

Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty (recent)
Valorant (unstable)
Hogwarts Legacy
Battlefield 2042

ℹ️ Intel UHD 630 GPU — Better than previous generations, but limited for serious gaming. PCIe x16 slot available to add a dedicated graphics card. Contact us for options.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Component	Details
Model	Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s (Small Form Factor)
Release Year	2018
Processor	Intel Core i5-8500 (8th gen. Coffee Lake) — 6 cores / 6 threads — 3.0 GHz (Turbo 4.1 GHz)
🔌 Compatible CPUs (LGA1151 v2 socket)	Intel 8th and 9th Generation (Coffee Lake / Coffee Lake Refresh): • Celeron G4900, G4920, G4930 • Pentium Gold G5400, G5420, G5500, G5600, G5620 • Core i3-8100, i3-8300, i3-9100, i3-9300 • Core i5-8400, i5-8500, i5-8600, i5-9400, i5-9500, i5-9600 • Core i7-8700, i7-9700 • Core i9-9900 (check TDP — M720s SFF limited to 65W recommended) ⚠️ M720s SFF: Max recommended TDP 65W — avoid i7-8700K, i9-9900K (95W+) ❌ Incompatible with Intel 7th gen. (Kaby Lake LGA1151 v1) and any other generation
Graphics Card	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 — PassMark GPU: ~1,500 — PCIe x16 slot available for upgrade
Installed RAM	8 GB DDR4
🔊 Maximum Supported RAM	32 GB DDR4 (2 slots × 16 GB) — easily expandable
Storage	256 GB SSD — ultra-fast boot, daily responsive ✅
Available Storage Bay	1× free M.2 NVMe slot — NVMe SSD can be added
Operating System	🇫🇷 Windows 11 Pro 64-bit — installed in French (activated) — 🌐 Available in English upon request
⚠️ Video Outputs	2 × DisplayPort + 1 × VGA — dual monitor support ✅ — ❌ No HDMI port (DP→HDMI adapter sold separately)
⚠️ USB Ports	USB 3.1 Gen 1 + Gen 2 (rear) — 1 front USB port missing/not functional
Dimensions	SFF format — approx. 34 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) × 34 cm (D) — ultra-compact, ideal for under a desk
Power Consumption	~180–250 W under load — 180 W internal power supply
Network Connectivity	Integrated Ethernet — For $15 more, we can add a new Wi-Fi dongle.
Audio	Line-In / Line-Out / Microphone
Included Accessories	⌨️ USB Keyboard • 🖱️ USB Mouse • 🔌 Power Cable included
Condition	Refurbished — tested and functional by our technician

📺 Monitor cable not included. This PC has 2 DisplayPort and 1 VGA port — no HDMI port. If your monitor only has HDMI, you will need a DisplayPort → HDMI adapter. Contact us if you need help!