Should I buy the new Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3?

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3 - Buy your own: geni.us/bOhbEn (Amazon)
Specs - 00:45
Features - 02:20
LCD - 03:58
Speakers - 04:52
Webcam - 05:50
Who is it for? - 07:25
I/O - 08:20
USB-C - 09:10
Summary - 09:50
Review unit configuration:
- Ryzen 5 5500U
- 8GB DDR4 RAM
- Radeon Graphics
- 1080P 24" Non-Touch Display
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- DVD+-RW Drive
Screen
A 24" FHD Non-Touch screen that's crisp, clear, bright enough for general indoor usage and solid blacks, true whites, and good contrast. It's a great panel, although it would be nice if it was 4k, though that is asking a bit much for this price range. Otherwise it's good to look at and has great viewing angles for movie watching!
Speakers
"Sound by harman" - still a gimmick. Loud, but not a ton of definition. Not for audiophiles. Good highs, no mids and no lows. No distortion though, so that's a plus. Fine for podcasts or general usage but audiophiles will want headphones or speakers.
I/O
I wish it had USB-C. Big omission on Lenovo's part. 2 USB SS, 2x USB regulars, HDMI, and gigabit ethernet. I/O is disappointing all in all but gamers will like the throughput option. Not recommended for audio editors or video editors due to lower graphics card and lack of USB C port.
Features
Wifi 6, bluetooth, and a retractable webcam. No Windows Hello security features. All in all, no frills without a lot of fluff or gimmick, but that may not be a bad thing. It's a basic All in One for basic users.
Who is it for?
Non-profit, small business, entry to average computer users needing something with a lot of power to browse the internet, stream videos online, have a ton of browser tabs open and using lots of productivity software.
Who is it not for?
Serious gamers, 4k video editors, serious audio editors.
Summary
It's a fast with good build quality, but no frills computer and there isn't anything wrong with that necessarily. There's no wireless charger on the base, and no extra HDD port, but everything is user repairable / fixable (or perhaps better to take it to a computer shop) and it has good value.

[@ComputerStuff]

It may not have wireless charging at the base, and is a little barebones, but it's a rock solid AIO! For those wondering, the HDMI is OUT only. No throughput or using it as a monitor!

[@laranaarana]

I bought the 24" screen model to replace my 6+ Yr Lenovo notebook and paid just a little over $500 at my local BB store. You are right about the speakers being lacluster in sound, so I am using a soundbar and the sound is much better.

[@RichieJimyt]

Actually been looking to get this one! Love your videos by the way, they are informative that you know what you're talking about but also love the no bullshit and don't hammer tech jargon at the audience.

[@ComputerStuff]

I really appreciate the nice comment! Thanks for watching and enjoy the computer!

[@hweeyeetan5343]

can I connect a Lenovo tab to use as a second screen? is there a built in function to sync seamlessly like an iMac and iPad Pro would?

[@jerichogonzales709]

Can i connect a controller or wireless headphones to it?

[@kingofgames5962]

How can I switch it to monitor mode

[@AndreSilva-lj6bs]

I'm buying the 8GB version, is the RAM upgradable in the future? Is it easy to replace? From back or under display like iMAC?

[@ComputerStuff]

It is. The RAM is in the base of the machine.

[@Excalibur877]

Review unit configuration: - Ryzen 5 5500U - 8GB DDR4 RAM - Radeon Graphics - 1080P 24" Non-Touch Display - 512GB NVMe SSD Are this enough for editing 1080p, only

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes you can edit 1080p with this configuration!

[@1911gi45]

I'm looking for a sub 1000 dollar PC to edit gopro videos on (4k and less). You reckon this could handle it?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes, absolutely! 4K compressed (GoPro) should be fine on this.

[@sadlynx6527]

I may will buy it but I can't figure out what the graphic card is. It just says Radeon graphics but there need to be a specification?

[@ComputerStuff]

Radeon graphics are a type of card. They are considered on he lower end of the spectrum.

[@yellowsock8791]

do you know if its possible to add ssd storage and/or ram? :)

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes to both!

[@loryfisherman]

Hi Chris! Is this AIO 3 good enough to play to some video games? Do you recommend amd ryzen 3 or intel core i3?

[@ComputerStuff]

Some games, yes. Just nothing crazy like RDR2 on high settings. But Minecraft and ilk should be fine. i3 for better performance, Ryzen 3 for budget. Thanks for watching!

[@kaushigamer1985]

what do i do? i have this pc but the problem is the mic/aux jack cover does not come off. Can someone help? please

[@ComputerStuff]

Cover? It shouldn't have a cover.

[@kaushigamer1985]

@@ComputerStuff nvm found it lol

[@ninomedia7]

Thank you for review this one, especially about its screen. How about color accuracy?

[@ComputerStuff]

If I remember correctly (we no longer have our review unit) color on this was pretty solid.

[@ninomedia7]

@@ComputerStuff thank you for your review 👍

[@rizkimaulana4645]

I'll help you out, its 72% NTSC or 98%sRGB

[@ComputerStuff]

@@rizkimaulana4645 You's a boss!

[@ThePlayerOfGames]

This reminds me of Linus Sebastien from about 10-13 years ago, good luck buddy!

[@ComputerStuff]

Thank you!

[@Sandracrnv]

Hi Thank for the video Wich is the difference between the RMz and Intel I'm interested to buy this PC, but I saw the Intel 5 is unless expensive. Thanks again

[@ComputerStuff]

AMD is generally a little cheaper than Intel but doesn't perform as well in certain categories. Most people will be more than fine with the AMD version and can save some money.

[@Sandracrnv]

@@ComputerStuff Thanks

[@user-gn5ml8dl4p]

Can I play Sims4? Idk how to build a pc and I’m looking at the all in one pcs.

[@ComputerStuff]

This could probably play Sims 4 fine.

[@missk2052]

Did you buy this PC? Does it play the sims 4?

[@Gunnr7]

@@missk2052 yes , yes

[@agentnumbers5237]

Is this Windows compatible? I need to download a software that only uses Windows.

[@ComputerStuff]

You may be able to install Windows Me on it.

[@healthygaming7331]

Um can you rotate the screen or like move it right or left?

[@ComputerStuff]

You can not.

[@Amal-tb2sm]

Would this be good for Autocad and sketch up work?

[@ComputerStuff]

Light use of this, yes.

[@Planettyrone]

Is it able to connect to other monitors so i can use two monitors for school work?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes

[@ashcheshiremiles]

is this AIO good for steam games, so nothing major but sims 4, minecraft?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes it is.

[@joshuakhuffmaster-whyte2847]

Wait. Mine is a touch screen. Is there different options?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes, Lenovo equips these with a variety of options!

[@carolinestephaniechicomava2726]

does it have the ports to connect headphone and a microphone

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes, if I remember its on the bottom of the bezel.

[@carolinestephaniechicomava2726]

@@ComputerStuff i just buy it, tk so much🥰

[@GILI3GILI3]

I found this for 600$ now 23'. Bigger one is around 1000$ and offer nothing more then bigger screen. So?

[@ComputerStuff]

Is $400 worth more screen realestate to you?

[@Sasquatch10]

This is a really stupid question, but is the 5700u more powerful than the 5500u?

[@ComputerStuff]

yes it is! Not by a HUGE amount. But more powerful nevertheless.

[@Sasquatch10]

@@ComputerStuff Cheers, I have mine ordered and it arrives tomorrow!

[@archerjohn2510]

hi, can it be good for AutoCAD? Thank you

[@ComputerStuff]

For light AutoCAD usage sure. But massive models that require a lot of rendering, no.

[@george_cantstandya]

I was thinking about getting it for day trading. My understanding is gaming is more demanding. Obviously I don’t care about graphics just handling a large work load. Specs I’m told to look for, 16GB of RAM and 3600 or better processor, SSD. What say you?

[@ComputerStuff]

16GB RAM would be great to have for day trading. WeBull THink or Swim, these types require a lot of multitasking power and SSD + 16GB of RAM will be a successful combo!

[@george_cantstandya]

@@ComputerStuff thank you! Think I’ll get it. Seems like a good mix for the price.

[@christianr2181]

@@george_cantstandya we’re you able to day trade well on this desktop?

[@george_cantstandya]

Yes. I lost money even faster! But it did work.

[@tarhan71]

Hi I am wondering why I cannot press@ on my lenova keyboard?

[@ComputerStuff]

Is it the keyboard that came with the comptuer? Have you tried another computer?

[@tarhan71]

@@ComputerStuff Yes it is all in one. Actually I found an answer to my question as It was to do with version of English being. Thx anyway

[@jaythakkar238]

Can you recommend this pc for Graphic Designing?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes it should be fine for that!

[@badassmomofteens4611]

There are many AIO 3 models,which one is this???

[@ComputerStuff]

An older one.

[@anthonygalena3691]

How the photo editing? I’m thinking of getting it

[@ComputerStuff]

It'll be fine for photo editing!

[@davidgarzon495]

Good review! Do you think it will run well with 8GB of RAM? (aaa games in medium settings) Thanks 😁

[@ComputerStuff]

Even AAA games at medium settings may be a little bit of a stretch but yes I think 8GB of RAM should run most things great!

[@ahamc4461]

What does NVME stand for?

[@ComputerStuff]

It stands for Neuro Voluminator Mechanical Expunger... JK Non-Volatile Memory - it's a kind of solid state storage!

[@christianr5883]

Am I able to have dual screen?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes.

[@quentr019]

Should the lenovo ideacentre 3 F0G0010VCK be good for like work and light gaming? Its got a core i3 3ghz

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes. But LIGHT gaming. Minecraft and ilk.

[@quentr019]

@ComputerStuff oh excellent! Minecraft is the game that i would play, btw i finally found a gaming laptop for a similar price and it has a Core i3-1215U, is this cpu (or apu) better than the other?

[@ComputerStuff]

@@quentr019 I think the i3 is probably going to be a little faster.

[@quentr019]

@@ComputerStuff the i3 from the laptop or the desktop aio

[@quentr019]

@@ComputerStuff i will semd you the correct name of the first i3 cpu i mentioned

[@agels755]

i wish i can buy it

[@ComputerStuff]

Perhaps Santa will bring you one! (albeit a few days late).

[@epicwave7060]

Take a shot every time he claps and have a good ol time

[@ComputerStuff]

You'll get SHWASTED!

[@itnahsaeval5588]

Can I play tankionline or valorant on this?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes!

[@Beaniezmomz]

MIONES IS TOUCHSCREEN IDK. i AM JUST SAD THE COMPUTER DIDBNT OPEN AND SHOW ME HOW TO USE ITS FEATURES

[@ComputerStuff]

User manuals are kind of a thing of the past :\

[@mooncato0]

Does the Pc have a CD drive or do you have to buy an extra one?

[@ComputerStuff]

USB CD drives are inexpensive but I go over this in the video.

[@vsakhil7650]

Lenovo AIO 3 Model with Ryzen 7 5700U. Here in India available around $650. Trading - Multitasking primary! Is it worth it ?

[@redsartstudio3706]

Hopefully this can run good while I draw and screen record

[@ComputerStuff]

It should, yes!

[@mechiz6192]

How do I turn mine on

[@ComputerStuff]

There's a power button on it!

[@NiNi-te5hn]

I think I might get it for a first pc, I plan to run games like genshin and destiny on it, which hopefully it can run while running discord and twitch on another tab

[@ComputerStuff]

YOu may need to toss in some extra RAM if you're doing all that but it should be fine.

[@ThePlayerOfGames]

@@ComputerStuff is it possible to upgrade the RAM on this device?

[@ComputerStuff]

@@ThePlayerOfGames Yes it is.

[@Jee7000]

@@ComputerStuff how do u do it ??

[@giles901able]

@@Jee7000 you have to remove the rear cover

[@lifewithzam]

My main question is that is it good for recording, streaming and gameplay

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes, yes, and depends on the game.

[@lifewithzam]

@@ComputerStuff K, What about mc?

[@lifewithzam]

@@ComputerStuff Because rn I have a crappy laptop and I am looking for a good pc setup which is not too expensive, I need the pc for gaming, recording n streaming n maybe some coding along with some school work n stuff so what do u suggest? Cuz i think this isn't too good

[@sofiaaa6315]

@@lifewithzam i think mc would be fine!

[@lifewithzam]

Lmfao so early to reply No offense 🤣

[@katnweed5695]

Where is the CD DISK DRIVE .... ?

[@ComputerStuff]

A lot of new computers don't come with one.

[@walternorton5869]

Great informational video of this computer, but may I suggest one small change in your presentations... maybe a little less clapping. 👍

[@ComputerStuff]

I've been told before, haha. I'll try to keep my hands glued to my sides. Thanks for watching!

[@dhineshe7235]

How many ram slots?

[@ComputerStuff]

2 I think!?

[@beastgaming2325]

Anyone how much herts is it

[@ComputerStuff]

What "Herz" are you looking for? The LCD?

[@beastgaming2325]

Herts

[@beastgaming2325]

And I download fornite in it and it say graphic issues I don't how to do it so

[@beastgaming2325]

I mean how much fbs

[@saikrupasharma8252]

Can i play cod warzone at 40 fps

[@ComputerStuff]

Maybe even 70 fps

[@xSaturnnn]

Can I play Minecraft at 140+ fps and genshin at 90+ fps And Fortnite at 70+ fps please say

[@ComputerStuff]

No....... you can play Minecraft at 190+ fps and genshin at 120+ fps And Fortnite at 99 fps........ I say

[@xSaturnnn]

Thank you

[@V1vix]

Stupid question because i know NOTHING about these stuff. Does it come with windows installed on in, VERY SORRY I KNOW NOTHING

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes it does! Windows 11!

[@V1vix]

@@ComputerStuff THANK YOUU

[@josehidalgo4683]

Is this good if i wanna play roblox and valorant??

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes

[@anthonypierre2094]

Damn the screen doesn't move up and down.....

[@ComputerStuff]

Very few AIOs do.

[@aaa-jz2ki]

What is the refresh rate of the screen?

[@ComputerStuff]

60

[@mirceafilipescu9655]

Is DDR upgradable.from 16 to 32 gb ?

[@ComputerStuff]

I dont think on this unit, no.

[@YujinIsMyBias]

well I'm a student and it will take 140 weeks to get my wish computer:')

[@lifewithzam]

I mean you can use wired or wireless speakers

[@ComputerStuff]

True.

[@giles901able]

Got the I5 11th gen version with 8GB RAM ( which I intend to upgrade to 16GB) sans optical drive (which the reviewer neglected to mention) and get on with it fine. It replaced a perfectly adequate lenovo 17.3" I7 laptop which unfortunately due to its 7th gen processor was incompatible with win 11! Agree it could have done with 4 super speed USB-A ports rather than 2 plus 2 USB 2.0, however, for my needs the lack of USB type C port is no loss. And yes, the screen is very good but the speakers not so!👍

[@ComputerStuff]

You still use optical?? 🤐😉

[@gilesbrooks8790]

@@ComputerStuff Not as much as I used to admittedly... and now obviously not at all!

[@JJRUPPPromotions]

What is up with ALL the claps? It takes away from your great insights :(

[@ComputerStuff]

I'll try and get better at keeping my hands down!

[@JJRUPPPromotions]

@@ComputerStuff Great stuff on here and thanks for posting it

[@YujinIsMyBias]

can I play yandere simulator with it?

[@ComputerStuff]

I dont see why not!

[@stanthemafia]

Yeah, it’s not for me

[@ComputerStuff]

:(

[@Aswin.R_K]

Freefire support

[@ComputerStuff]

!

[@user-zc9jo6zb8y]

I purchased the Lenovo Idea Centre bundled with Microsoft 365. The Microsoft 365 was not activated even though I paid for it. I have been to their post-sales hot line four times and their Premium Care (what a joke) three times as well as directly to Microsoft. Everyone just keeps passing the buck has no solution. Their tec support is useless. Based on the runaround I would not ever buy another Lenovo product.

[@ComputerStuff]

Sorry to hear about your experience.

[@blackblaud]

No B-roll, no benchmarks, no unboxing, you could've just made a podcast. This is far from a review.

[@ComputerStuff]

Boo hoo. Everyone else seems to like it!

[@blackblaud]

@@ComputerStuff Keep telling yourself that :D

[@baconistic1398]

@blackblaud 53K other people like it

[@pilchard2000]

Why don't Americans know how to wear hats ?

[@ComputerStuff]

We don't have a class that teaches us how. We're too busy dodging bullets.

[@Tikfaethen]

Try-hard charisma

[@ComputerStuff]

Better to try hard than not try at all!