Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2021)

Under $1,000 ; Great performance for 1080p ; Space to upgrade storage ; Minimal bloatware

Platform upgrades not possible ; Weaker CPU

“The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves you can get great gaming performance under $1,000.”

Respectable 1080p performance ; Quiet when pushed to the max ; Approachable entry price

Lacks dust filtration ; Only one USB-C ; Included keyboard and mouse aren't gamer-friendly

Budget gamers looking for low-to-mid-range 1080p performance should give the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i a shot. Starting at $1,149, the Intel Core i5, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD is more than enough for playing competitive online titles...

Reliable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance ; Premium case with RGB lighting ; Quiet fans ; Useful expansion room

Need to catch this model on sale (or at Best Buy) for best value ; No front USB-C port

Lenovo’s Legion 5i Tower Gen 8 gaming desktop impresses on features and performance, but you'll want to look for this budget tower discounted from list price.

Six-core CPU and 6GB GPU for under $1,000 ; Stylish case with customizable lighting ; Quiet under load

Inadequate 8GB of RAM as tested ; Could use a front USB-C port

Lenovo's entry-level Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop delivers improved performance and style at a low price.

Solid 1080p Performance ; Great For Esports ; Easily Upgradable ; Affordable

Entry level model GPU lacks ray tracing & DLSS ; Low SSD storage ; Included keyboard and mouse are useless

If you're looking for an inexpensive gateway into the world of PC gaming, you'll get plenty of mileage out of the Lenovo Legion 5i. Just keep the base model’s modest specs in consideration as the GTX 1660 Super lacks more modern GPU standards like ray...

Excellent gaming performance ; Well-priced ; Customizable RGB lighting ; Built-in Wi-Fi 6

No AMD Ryzen version ; Mostly plastic exterior

Lenovo undercuts the competition with its new mid-tower gaming desktop, the Legion Tower 5i. It's a top-notch performer at a great price.

Strong 1080p performance for the money ; Lovely case design and lighting ; Good base specifications ; A few user upgrade options

Lacks dust filtration ; Some unsightly components ; Just one USB-C port

Appealing PC case ; Latest Intel CPU ; RTX 3060 ; ARGB lighting ; Affordable price

Locked BIOS ; Stock cooler for lower end model ; Incorrect RAM clock speeds

Is the Lenovo Legion 5i gaming desktop worth buying? Absolutely. Despite the minor flaws I came across, those wanting to purchase their first PC or upgrade to something more recent could benefit from Lenovo’s newest Legion 5i gaming PC. As we found out...

Great value ; Runs quietly ; Powerful performance ; Case has transparent panel made of strong glass ; Lighting is exquisite and customizable ; Included keyboard is surprisingly premium ; Nearly bloatware-free ; Powerful enough for almost all PC games ;...

No display cables included ; Mouse feels cheap ; No handle on the case for transporting ; Only 8GB of RAM ; Won’t play all games in 4K

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop packs a lot of power and punch for a sub $1000 machine. It’s spec’d out almost perfectly for most gamers and power-users alike. It’s beautiful inside and out with its clear siding, personalized lighting,...

Good 1080p performance for the money ; Quiet cooling and operation ; Solid build quality ; Customizable RGB lighting

Lacks front USB Type-C port ; Cable management is a bit haphazard

Lenovo’s Legion Tower 5i is a fantastic option for entry-level 1080p gaming, powered by a Core i5 CPU and GeForce RTX 4060. It also includes premium features, like a tempered glass case with customizable RGB lighting.