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expiredDr.W posted Dec 01, 2024 06:45 AM

Lenovo LOQ Gaming Desktop: i5-14400F, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050

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Best Buy has Lenovo LOQ Gaming Desktop (Luna Gray, 90WY000FUS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
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Available from:Product Details:
  • 14th Gen Intel Core i5-14400F 10-Core / 16 Thread Processor
  • 16GB 4800MHz DDR5 RAM (two slots total, max 32GB supported)
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Solid State Drive / SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
  • 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) | Bluetooth 5.1
  • 500W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Includes wired USB keyboard & mouse
  • Ports:
  • Front:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
    • 1x Headphone / mic combo jack
  • Rear:
    • 4x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x RJ45 (Ethernet)
    • 1x VGA
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Audio out

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  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has Lenovo LOQ Gaming Desktop (Luna Gray, 90WY000FUS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available from:Product Details:
  • 14th Gen Intel Core i5-14400F 10-Core / 16 Thread Processor
  • 16GB 4800MHz DDR5 RAM (two slots total, max 32GB supported)
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Solid State Drive / SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
  • 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) | Bluetooth 5.1
  • 500W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Includes wired USB keyboard & mouse
  • Ports:
  • Front:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
    • 1x Headphone / mic combo jack
  • Rear:
    • 4x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x RJ45 (Ethernet)
    • 1x VGA
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Audio out

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Moneylaw
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Should play any game perfectly with adjusted graphics settings at 1080p. Man it seems people have high expectations anymore.

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Dec 01, 2024 03:39 PM
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dealboy12
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Dec 01, 2024 03:39 PM
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How's this compare to other desktops in this price range?
Dec 01, 2024 03:47 PM
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blckgrffnDec 01, 2024 03:47 PM
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Quote from dealboy12 :
How's this compare to other desktops in this price range?
Solid CPU, pretty slow GPU but usable for most F2P and older games.

It's the 8GB version of the 3050, at least. A 6GB version exists and is slower.

It's DDR5 which is also a plus over a DDR4.

You are giving ground on GPU performance and expansion with this unit - doesn't look like an extra nvme slot is available and the memory slots are probably full, but if the goal is Minecraft, StarCraft 2, GTAV and many indie type titles this would do a lot. 500W PSU means that a future GPU upgrade is possible and the CPU is capable.
Last edited by blckgrffn December 1, 2024 at 07:52 AM.
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Dec 01, 2024 03:49 PM
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scdiamondDec 01, 2024 03:49 PM
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for the price, pretty solid package - can't expect that much at this price range, but it's a super budget and should play old games perfectly
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Dec 01, 2024 04:19 PM
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MoneylawDec 01, 2024 04:19 PM
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Quote from scdiamond :
for the price, pretty solid package - can't expect that much at this price range, but it's a super budget and should play old games perfectly
Should play any game perfectly with adjusted graphics settings at 1080p. Man it seems people have high expectations anymore.
Last edited by Moneylaw December 1, 2024 at 08:22 AM.
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Dec 01, 2024 04:25 PM
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deelseaker
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Dec 01, 2024 04:25 PM
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Quote from dealboy12 :
How's this compare to other desktops in this price range?
It's a decent productivity PC, but the "gaming" aspect is lacking. In previous years, $400 was the sweet spot for i5-based productivity PCs (with integrated graphics). Unless you need multi-monitor support, the low-end graphics here doesn't add enough value to justify the price premium.

For gaming, this HP is a better value:
HP Victus 15L Gaming Desktop: i5-14400F, RTX 4060, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD $649.99 at HP
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Dec 01, 2024 08:02 PM
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Zerogravity107Dec 01, 2024 08:02 PM
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Quote from Moneylaw :
Should play any game perfectly with adjusted graphics settings at 1080p. Man it seems people have high expectations anymore.
I have been using the 1660ti with i5 9400F in a prebuilt HP Pavilion (found on here in late 2019 for $400) and I've literally had no issues with any games at 1080p. Most recently have been playing Tarkov and Ready or Not for point of reference.

I feel like 14th gen AND this GPU at this price point seems very solid if you're gaming at my level or probably above.

Disclaimer: I truly do not understand the naming/# scheme of GPUs so I dunno about the 3050 but I know it's an upgrade over the 1660ti
Dec 01, 2024 08:14 PM
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theshopper2022Dec 01, 2024 08:14 PM
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Quote from dealboy12 :
How's this compare to other desktops in this price range?
This is a great deal. Good for CS2 and Fortnight.

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Dec 01, 2024 08:20 PM
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minmasterDec 01, 2024 08:20 PM
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Is this a better PC than my 2018 alienware aurora that has:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz, 2808 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 6 Logical Processor(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB?
Dec 01, 2024 08:27 PM
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RoyalD5721Dec 01, 2024 08:27 PM
28 Posts
Quote from minmaster :
Is this a better PC than my 2018 alienware aurora that has: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz, 2808 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 6 Logical Processor(s) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB?
The CPU is better, the GPU is a little worse (but more modern, allowing you to use DLSS 3.5). I'd try to update the CPU in your current rig over buying this.
Dec 01, 2024 08:58 PM
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minmasterDec 01, 2024 08:58 PM
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Quote from RoyalD5721 :
The CPU is better, the GPU is a little worse (but more modern, allowing you to use DLSS 3.5). I'd try to update the CPU in your current rig over buying this.
thanks, i don't know much but i will see if i can upgrade the CPU.
recent CPUs still use the same slot as mine right?

nevermind, this can only upgrade up to i7-8700k it seems
Last edited by minmaster December 1, 2024 at 01:13 PM.
Dec 01, 2024 09:08 PM
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dnlninjaDec 01, 2024 09:08 PM
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Can you pull the videocard out of this and replace it, or are these all built ins?
I wanna give it to my folks but they won't need a gaming gpu...
Dec 01, 2024 09:53 PM
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GrandmasterBBCDec 01, 2024 09:53 PM
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Quote from Zerogravity107 :
I have been using the 1660ti with i5 9400F in a prebuilt HP Pavilion (found on here in late 2019 for $400) and I've literally had no issues with any games at 1080p. Most recently have been playing Tarkov and Ready or Not for point of reference.

I feel like 14th gen AND this GPU at this price point seems very solid if you're gaming at my level or probably above.

Disclaimer: I truly do not understand the naming/# scheme of GPUs so I dunno about the 3050 but I know it's an upgrade over the 1660ti
The 3050 and 1660 ti are actually very close in performance. You do get the extra 2GB of vram and newer architecture in the 3050, but I would certainly not consider upgrading to that card from what you currently have. Pretty much a lateral move.
Dec 01, 2024 09:58 PM
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FairPartner6597Dec 01, 2024 09:58 PM
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Perfect price, I flip pcs and im selling a ddr4 version with a 2600 for 450$. For this price it ain't a bad choice but if you want more FPS and durability spend another 100$ for a 3060
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Dec 01, 2024 10:17 PM
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Micah007Dec 01, 2024 10:17 PM
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Is this good for WOW gaming?

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Shake-N-BakeDec 01, 2024 10:36 PM
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Quote from Moneylaw :
Should play any game perfectly with adjusted graphics settings at 1080p. Man it seems people have high expectations anymore.
"Anymore" does not belong at the end of that sentence.
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