Lenovo unveiled the Cobalt Co-45 gaming desktop in China on March 31, priced at 3999 Yuan (~$560). This system features an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 1660Ti 6GB graphics, running on Windows 11.

Specifications of Lenovo Cobalt Co-45:

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core 12-thread processor with a turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz. The base frequency of the cores is 2.5 GHz, all being ‘Performance-cores’. It includes 18 MB L3 Intel Smart Cache and 7.5 MB L2 cache.

Motherboard and Connectivity:

The CPU is mounted on an MS-H610M 666 motherboard customized by MSI, supporting 12th and 13th-generation processors. This motherboard also features Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support.

The GTX 1660Ti offers a 30% performance boost compared to the GTX 1650. It is equipped with four heat pipes for sustained performance during intense tasks.

Memory, Storage, and Power Supply:

For memory and storage, it includes a Super E980 series NVME 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD and 16GB DDR4 memory running at speeds up to 3200 MHz.

The desktop comes with a Cougar XTC500 500W power supply, certified 80 Plus for 80% efficiency at various load levels. Cooling is managed by a 120mm ‘silent’ fan, designed to reduce noise and vibration, offering stable and reliable power output.

Ports and Connectivity Options:

The desktop offers a variety of ports including 2 x USB 3.2, 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Gigabit network card interface, and audio ports.