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Nov 29, 2022 11:16 PM

Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 Desktop: i7-12700, RTX 3060 12GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$600

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Staples has Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 Gaming Desktop (90T00003US) for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jumpman2323 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 (12-Core) Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 (UDIMM) 3200MHz RAM
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 1TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Graphics Card
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • 100/1000 Ethernet
  • USB Black Keyboard & Mouse
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (support data transfer and 5V@3A charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 4x USB 2.0
    • 1x VGA
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Headphone/ Microphone Combination Jack
    • 1x Power Connector
  • Dimensions: 14.80" L x 6.69" W x 11.97" H
  • 500 Watt Power Supply
  • 1x Front System Fan and 1x Rear System Fan

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  • While supplies last.

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Staples has Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 Gaming Desktop (90T00003US) for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jumpman2323 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 (12-Core) Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 (UDIMM) 3200MHz RAM
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 1TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Graphics Card
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • 100/1000 Ethernet
  • USB Black Keyboard & Mouse
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (support data transfer and 5V@3A charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 4x USB 2.0
    • 1x VGA
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Headphone/ Microphone Combination Jack
    • 1x Power Connector
  • Dimensions: 14.80" L x 6.69" W x 11.97" H
  • 500 Watt Power Supply
  • 1x Front System Fan and 1x Rear System Fan

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • While supplies last.

Original Post

Written by jumpman2323

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will403536
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If you got the deal, lucky, etc. this is not about that. I owned this model and wanted to give info:

- The CPU performs below the level of a below-average mobile i7-12700H (yes H version). Cinebench R23 ~12k pts. A full 12700 is supposed to be ~21K pts. With all adjustable settings maxed via BIOS, Windows power settings, Intel XTU, the most performance I could squeeze out of this CPU was ~18k pts.
- The i7-12700H in my Acer Helios Predator 300 laptop hits ~18k pts stock settings in high fan modes.
- The GPU probably works fine, DDR4 RAM, etc. whatever
- The CPU is highly performance limited because Lenovo limits max temp to 90C (you cannot bypass this as far as I know, nor would I really want to). Lenovo limits the CPU power settings (PL1, PL2, PL1 time) below Intel's specifications, probably to achieve temperature/thermal constraints within the relatively small case.

That said, I do like the look of the case, a simpler and classier 'gamer' design. But just be forewarned you're not getting the full fat i7-12700 experience out of this CPU, at least with stock cooler/software constraints
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mobius006
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where we 'you' yesterday staples deal?
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Silverstorm21
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edit: now shows cancelled, it did show shipping previously.
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Nov 30, 2022 5:28 AM
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will403536Nov 30, 2022 5:28 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

If you got the deal, lucky, etc. this is not about that. I owned this model and wanted to give info:

- The CPU performs below the level of a below-average mobile i7-12700H (yes H version). Cinebench R23 ~12k pts. A full 12700 is supposed to be ~21K pts. With all adjustable settings maxed via BIOS, Windows power settings, Intel XTU, the most performance I could squeeze out of this CPU was ~18k pts.
- The i7-12700H in my Acer Helios Predator 300 laptop hits ~18k pts stock settings in high fan modes.
- The GPU probably works fine, DDR4 RAM, etc. whatever
- The CPU is highly performance limited because Lenovo limits max temp to 90C (you cannot bypass this as far as I know, nor would I really want to). Lenovo limits the CPU power settings (PL1, PL2, PL1 time) below Intel's specifications, probably to achieve temperature/thermal constraints within the relatively small case.

That said, I do like the look of the case, a simpler and classier 'gamer' design. But just be forewarned you're not getting the full fat i7-12700 experience out of this CPU, at least with stock cooler/software constraints
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Nov 30, 2022 5:30 AM
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GreyWinter602Nov 30, 2022 5:30 AM
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Quote from jesusffs View quoted comment :
Cancelled Frown
Me too
Nov 30, 2022 5:31 AM
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Quality-LearingNov 30, 2022 5:31 AM
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Staples is probably drop shipping direct from vendor so they can review each order
Nov 30, 2022 5:42 AM
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Nov 30, 2022 5:49 AM
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LetsHopeNov 30, 2022 5:49 AM
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Quote from thelegaldreamteam View quoted comment :
It won't ship. Period. End of story. Move on.
edit: now shows cancelled, it did show shipping previously.
Last edited by Silverstorm21 November 30, 2022 at 10:01 AM.
Nov 30, 2022 6:36 AM
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mobius006Nov 30, 2022 6:36 AM
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Quote from Silverstorm21 View quoted comment :
Mine shows as shipped, arrives on the 4th. Stop lying to people.
Order time?
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Nov 30, 2022 6:47 AM
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BlueRaccoon1085
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Nov 30, 2022 6:47 AM
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Quote from will403536 View quoted comment :
If you got the deal, lucky, etc. this is not about that. I owned this model and wanted to give info:

- The CPU performs below the level of a below-average mobile i7-12700H (yes H version). Cinebench R23 ~12k pts. A full 12700 is supposed to be ~21K pts. With all adjustable settings maxed via BIOS, Windows power settings, Intel XTU, the most performance I could squeeze out of this CPU was ~18k pts.
- The i7-12700H in my Acer Helios Predator 300 laptop hits ~18k pts stock settings in high fan modes.
- The GPU probably works fine, DDR4 RAM, etc. whatever
- The CPU is highly performance limited because Lenovo limits max temp to 90C (you cannot bypass this as far as I know, nor would I really want to). Lenovo limits the CPU power settings (PL1, PL2, PL1 time) below Intel's specifications, probably to achieve temperature/thermal constraints within the relatively small case.

That said, I do like the look of the case, a simpler and classier 'gamer' design. But just be forewarned you're not getting the full fat i7-12700 experience out of this CPU, at least with stock cooler/software constraints
While your information is true and useful, I somehow get the impression you want to cheer people up after their order cancelations.
Last edited by BlueRaccoon1085 November 29, 2022 at 10:51 PM.
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Nov 30, 2022 7:02 AM
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LetsHopeNov 30, 2022 7:02 AM
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Quote from mobius006 View quoted comment :
order time?
7:10pm ct
Nov 30, 2022 7:26 AM
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rramprasNov 30, 2022 7:26 AM
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My card initially got declined when I ordered it so I might have to call them to switch the payment... did this happen to anyone else? I approved the purchase by text but I got it shipped to store and currently says on my order details: "Payment method AMEX 0.00" so I don't think it went through.

Has anyone dealt with this and should I call? I'm worried they may cancel if I do. Thanks!
Nov 30, 2022 7:29 AM
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LetsHopeNov 30, 2022 7:29 AM
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Quote from rrampras View quoted comment :
My card initially got declined when I ordered it so I might have to call them to switch the payment... did this happen to anyone else? I approved the purchase by text but I got it shipped to store and currently says on my order details: "Payment method AMEX 0.00" so I don't think it went through.

Has anyone dealt with this and should I call? I'm worried they may cancel if I do. Thanks!
My paypal and card was charged right away.
Nov 30, 2022 7:39 AM
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iLikeMildNov 30, 2022 7:39 AM
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Quote from rrampras View quoted comment :
My card initially got declined when I ordered it so I might have to call them to switch the payment... did this happen to anyone else? I approved the purchase by text but I got it shipped to store and currently says on my order details: "Payment method AMEX 0.00" so I don't think it went through.

Has anyone dealt with this and should I call? I'm worried they may cancel if I do. Thanks!
For situations like this, unfortunately, the order does not go through and you will have to order again…. And since it's OOS… sorry for your loss.
Nov 30, 2022 12:19 PM
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Beer_MoneyNov 30, 2022 12:19 PM
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Congrats to all who were able to snatch one. As for the rest of us, who can we realistically price match this with? I know Best Buy uses a completely different model number for this same computer, so that's probably a no-go. Will Lenovo.com price match?
Nov 30, 2022 12:24 PM
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BustedlumpsNov 30, 2022 12:24 PM
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I ordered at 7:05pm ET. Credit card says pending. Staples doesn't say shipped but also not canceled.
Nov 30, 2022 12:35 PM
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boobolooNov 30, 2022 12:35 PM
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Quote from PlatinumButterfly View quoted comment :
I found a teardown video on YouTube and these are NOT really upgradable because they use a bunch of proprietary components - Case, MB, PSU are all proprietary. Can't even use a normal case or power supply without jerry-rigging. You can do small mods or swap the graphics card, add RAM or change the HDD but otherwise I only recommend you buy this if you'll be more or less happy as-is.

Just to be clear - it's a really good deal but expect limited upgradability.
Yep, the Lenovo Legion series is the upgradable.

Still impressive this only lasted 20 minutes lol

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Nov 30, 2022 1:31 PM
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Supply_and_DemandNov 30, 2022 1:31 PM
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Quote from will403536 View quoted comment :
If you got the deal, lucky, etc. this is not about that. I owned this model and wanted to give info:

- The CPU performs below the level of a below-average mobile i7-12700H (yes H version). Cinebench R23 ~12k pts. A full 12700 is supposed to be ~21K pts. With all adjustable settings maxed via BIOS, Windows power settings, Intel XTU, the most performance I could squeeze out of this CPU was ~18k pts.
- The i7-12700H in my Acer Helios Predator 300 laptop hits ~18k pts stock settings in high fan modes.
- The GPU probably works fine, DDR4 RAM, etc. whatever
- The CPU is highly performance limited because Lenovo limits max temp to 90C (you cannot bypass this as far as I know, nor would I really want to). Lenovo limits the CPU power settings (PL1, PL2, PL1 time) below Intel's specifications, probably to achieve temperature/thermal constraints within the relatively small case.

That said, I do like the look of the case, a simpler and classier 'gamer' design. But just be forewarned you're not getting the full fat i7-12700 experience out of this CPU, at least with stock cooler/software constraints
Can you give the bios and windows settings we can adjust to get the most power out of the CPU? Seems strange its throttled like that.

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