Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-1315U 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black

The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 5 is a compact Mini PC powered by an Intel Core i3-1315U processor (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) with 8 GB DDR5-5600 memory and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Equipped with integrated Intel UHD Graphics and preinstalled Windows 11 Pro, this black mini PC is built for everyday office tasks, web browsing and media playback in a small, energy-efficient form factor.

Advantages

This Mini PC combines a modern Intel Core i3 processor and DDR5 memory for responsive multitasking, plus a high-speed PCIe 4.0 SSD for fast boot and application loading. The small footprint and 65 W power profile make it suitable for constrained workspaces. Built-in networking includes Gigabit Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for flexible connectivity.

Suitable for

• Office productivity (documents, spreadsheets, email)
• Web browsing and cloud applications
• Video playback and conferencing
• Point‑of‑sale terminals and kiosk systems

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i3-1315U, 6 cores (2 P + 4 E), base 1.2 GHz, boost up to 4.5 GHz, 10 MB cache
• Memory: 8 GB DDR5-5600 (1 × 8 GB SO‑DIMM)
• Storage: 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe (Opal 2.0)
• Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
• Operating system: Windows 11 Pro (preinstalled)
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
• Power adapter: 65 W
• Colour & weight: Black, 1.13 kg

How to use

Place the Mini PC on a stable surface with adequate ventilation. Connect a monitor via the available video output, attach keyboard and mouse, and plug in the 65 W power adapter. On first startup, follow Windows 11 Pro setup prompts to configure user accounts and network settings. Install required applications from trusted sources and keep drivers and the OS updated for security and performance.

Recommendations

For best performance in multitasking and responsive storage access, enable Windows updates, use the SSD for the operating system and applications, and consider adding a second SO‑DIMM for increased memory if heavier workloads are anticipated.