Pros
- Superslim chassis fits nicely on (or under) a desk
- Hard drive and DVD burner are easy to replace
Cons
- No real upgradability
- Lacks diversity in expansion options
At A Glance
Speedy performance is the name of the game for Lenovo's slim M90p, but the competition brings more muscle for less.
Manufacturer’s Description
ThinkCentre M Series continues to expand cost- and management-control capabilities, providing enterprise users and IT managers with smarter ways to be more productive. Our latest models offer improved overall system performance, optimized for the most demanding applications, from video editing to 2D/3D image design and more. Expanded power management compatibilities help you achieve new levels of energy efficiency, while Dual Independent Display (DID) support enables you to view up to four screens simultaneously. Lower costs while improving productivity across your enterprise.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 5536A2U |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 3.33 MHz |
| Cache size | 4.096 KB |
| Processor count | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 3072.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Motherboard |
| Video Bus | Integrated |
| Video Memory Type | Using main memory |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x16 slots | 0.0 |
| Open PCI Express X16 Slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x8 slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x4 slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x1 slots | 0.0 |
| Open PCI Express X1 Slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI slots | 1.0 |
| AGP slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express Slots | 0.0 |
| Motherboard | |
| Motherboard Model | 3853E4U |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Optical Drive | |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD±R DL/DVD±RW |
| Included Drives | 1 |
| optical_drive_1 | DH16AAS |
| optical_model_1 | DH16AAS |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | Mini System |
| Internal Drive Bays | 1 |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| 3.5 Inch External Bays | 0 |
| 5.25 Inch External Bays | 1 |
| External Drive Bays | 1 |
| 3.5 Inch Internal Bays | 1 |
| 5.25 Inch Internal Bays | 0 |
Performance
| Overall Rating | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 129 |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 186 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 329 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 156 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | 230 |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 319 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 353 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 335 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 225 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 260 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 167 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 | 22.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 | 10.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 | 9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 | 17 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 | 8.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 | 6.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
