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Key Features

What's new
  • Intel® B460 Chipset.
  • 10th Generation Intel Comet Lake Processors.
  • Up to Intel Core i7-10700
    8C/16T, 2.90 → 4.80 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 65W TDP
    .
  • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 CD with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.
  • Up to 32GB 2933MHz DDR4 memory
  • Up to 380W with 80 Plus Platinum PSU.

Availability

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
Released2021
Release InfoAnnounced on January 1, 2021.
Applicable Models
  • Lenovo IdeaCentre C5 14IMB05
  • Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i 14IMB05
  • Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i (14L, 05)

Exterior

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
Dimensions11.5” x 14.37” x 5.71” (292.2 x 365 x 145 mm)
WeightStarting at 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
Colors
Raven black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Lenovo Calliope Keyboard (USB connector), black
  • Lenovo Calliope Mouse (USB connector), black
  • No keyboard and mouse
PortsFront
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), support data transfer and 5V@3A charging.
  • 1 x Universal Audio Jack
  • 1 x SD Card Reader
    Optional.
Rear
  • 4 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4b
  • 1 x VGA
  • 1 x RJ-45 
    Gigabit Ethernet.
  • 1 x Audio port
    Line-out audio port.
  • 1 x Power Connection

Chasis

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
Form FactorTower (13.6L)
Power Supply
  • 310W
    80+ Platinum 92% Efficiency
  • 380W
    80+ Platinum 92% Efficiency
Bays
  • 1 x 2.5" disk bay
  • 1 x 3.5" disk bay
Chasis InformationCooling System (Fan & Cooler)
  • 1 x front system fan
    Optinal.
  • 1 x rear system fan

Internal Specs

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
ChipsetIntel® B460 Chipset
Processor
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400
    6C/12T, 2.90 → 4.30 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400F
    6C/12T, 2.90 → 4.30 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700
    8C/16T, 2.90 → 4.80 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700F
    8C/16T, 2.90 → 4.80 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 65W
Integrated Graphics
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400F
    Not Available
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700F
    Not Available
Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce®
  • GTX 1650 SUPER - 4GB GDDR6
    1 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4
  • GTX 1660 SUPER - 6GB GDDR6
    1 x DVI, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DP 1.4
  • RTX 2060 CD - 6GB GDDR6
    1 x HDMI 2.0b, 3 x DP 1.4
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel Non-ECC DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    • 2666 MHz for 10th Gen Intel Core i3/i5 CPU
    • 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel Core i7/i9 CPU
  • Memory Per Slot:
    4GB 8GB 16GB
Storage
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVME SSD
  • 500GB 1TB 2TB
    5400 rpm or 7200 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive
  • 1TB 2TB 4TB
    5400 rpm or 7200 rpm 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
SlotsExpansion Slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot 
    PCIe Gen 3.0, Full-height
  • 1 x PCIe x1 slot
    PCIe Gen 3.0,\\Full-height
SATA
  • 1 x SATA slots
    For 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD/SSD.
M.2
  • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
    For WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    For SSD/Intel Optane

Connectivity

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 5
    802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
  • Wi-Fi 6
    802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
BluetoothOptional Bluetooth 5.0
EthernetGigabit Ethernet controller
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Software

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
OS
  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Windows® 10 Home 64
Built-in Apps
Lenovo Vantage

Camera & Audio

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
Audio
  • No Speakers
  • Audio controller
    • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC222-CG codec
  • External Ports
    • 1 x Universal Audio Jack
      Front
    • 1 x Audio port
      Line-out (Rear).

Misc

Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5i
SecurityBIOS Security
  • Administrator password
  • Power-on password
  • Hard disk password
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 2-year depot service

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