Lenovo Unveils New Legion Gaming Desktops at CES 2024
Lenovo has introduced two new additions to its popular Legion gaming desktop series at CES 2024: the Legion Tower 5i and 7i. These towers cater to different segments of the gaming market, offering a choice between affordability and raw power.
Legion Tower 5i: Affordable Performance
The Legion Tower 5i is priced at €1,599 in Europe or $1,249 in the US, and aims to deliver value-driven performance for both casual and competitive gamers. It features a compact 28-liter chassis and is equipped with a Legion B660 MATX motherboard that supports the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, including the powerful i9-13900F.
The gaming desktop is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, making it capable of handling even demanding titles. In terms of memory, it offers 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a spacious 2TB PCIe SSD.
Connectivity options on the Legion Tower 5i are plentiful, with two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, a headphone jack, and a microphone jack conveniently located on the front panel. The rear of the tower offers additional flexibility with a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port, multiple USB ports (including USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen1, and 3.2 Gen2), and dedicated audio ports.
Specifications:
- Dimensions & Weight: 205 x 360 x 411 mm (8.07″ x 14.17″ x 16.18″) - Starting at 16 kg (35.27 lbs)
- Processor: Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F
- Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- Memory: Up to 32GB 5600MHz DDR5
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 2280 SSD (Gen 4)
- Motherboard: Lenovo Legion B660, MATX
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Power Supply: Up to 850W, 90% ESP
- Front Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
- Rear Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 4 x USB-A 2.0, 3 x Audio, 1 x 2.5G LAN, 1 x LED-Switch for ARGB Lighting
- Connectivity: Up to 2×2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- Color: Storm Grey
Legion Tower 7i: Powerhouse Performance
The Legion Tower 7i is designed for the most demanding gamers and starts at €2,699 in Europe and $2,699 in the US. This gaming desktop is a beast, boasting an Intel Core i9-13900K processor and an unnamed NVIDIA RTX desktop GPU from the powerful 40 series lineup. It is also equipped with a whopping 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a massive 6TB of PCIe 4.0 storage.
The I/O options on the Legion Tower 7i are equally impressive, featuring the same front panel ports as the 5i and expanding even further on the rear with additional USB 3.2 Gen2 and Gen2 Type-C ports, as well as dedicated audio ports with SPDIF. Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity complete the package.
Specifications:
- Dimensions & Weight: 211 x 450 x 483 mm (8.31″ x 17.72″ x 19.02″) - Starting at 17 kg (37.48 lbs)
- Processor: Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K
- Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX Desktop GPU (latest series)
- Memory: Up to 64GB 5600MHz DDR5
- Storage: Up to 6TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 2280 SSD (Gen 4)
- Motherboard: Lenovo Legion Z790, ATX-MBL
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Power Supply: Up to 1200W, 90% ESP
- Front Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 2 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
- Rear Ports: 1 x LED Switch for ARGB Lighting, 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps), 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2 x USB-A 2.0, 6 x Audio Ports w/SPDIF, 1 x 2.5G LAN
- Connectivity: Up to 2×2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- Color: Storm Grey
With the Legion Tower 5i and 7i, Lenovo continues to provide gamers with options that suit their specific needs and budgets. Whether it's the affordable performance of the Tower 5i or the powerhouse performance of the Tower 7i, gamers can expect top-notch gaming experiences.
