Lenovo Ideacentre K430

42 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the size and usability are generally positive.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Lenovo Ideacentre K430 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Ahmer Kazi (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaCentre K430

Despite the prevalence of svelte laptops and space-saving all-in-one desktops, traditional desktops have still maintain relevance, especially in the gaming arena, where big, flashy systems toting mind-blowing price tags are the norm. For gamers on a...

Affordable. Tool-free chassis makes for easy upgrades. Front-mounted USM socket is a great touch

No Blu-ray player. Only two USB 3.0 ports. Some bloatware. Strains in higher quality gaming settings

With its affordable price tag and good range of features, the Lenovo IdeaCentre K430 gaming desktop is a solid choice. But better options exist for gamers on a budget looking to play in high-quality settings.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

Lenovo IdeaCentre K430

Chances are, when you're shopping for a so-called “extreme gaming PC,” Lenovo isn't on your short list (or even your long list) of companies to consider. But that's exactly how the company, better known for its ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops and...

Good productivity performance ; Great internal-expansion options considering size ; USM slot for compatible drives from Seagate and Verbatim

No Blu-ray drive ; Graphics performance could be better ; 12GB of RAM is overkill for most mainstream tasks

With good productivity performance, better upgrade options than most machines, and ample RAM, the K430 is a well-balanced PC for the price. Just note the lack of Blu-ray at this price, and that your gaming will often be limited to medium settings.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: (techreviewsource.com)

Lenovo IdeaCentre K430

In a move to gain some ground in the gaming PC market, the Lenovo IdeaCentre K430 brings some serious power and performance to the table. The K430 has an Intel Core i7 CPU, a whopping 12GB of RAM, a 2TB hard drive and discrete Nvidia Graphics. There's...

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Lenovo Ideacentre K430

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Lenovo Ideacentre K430 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: DLY, (tigerdirect.com)

Great performing quality desktop

I have been using this over a month now. It has never stuttered at all. It is quiet. It runs extremely cool. It is good looking. It is easy to move around thanks to its light weight and built in handle. The built in wifi is very strong. I was glad to...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: (tigerdirect.com)

Quiet Muscle

This is the first time I bought a factory machine, I've always built bare bones. The gaming package on the refurb I bought made this one desirable. I love this box! It's very quiet, boots in seconds and I haven't been able to get the processors to bog...

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Brian G, (tigerdirect.com)

Solid machine, as advertised

I got the machine about 2 weeks ago, and am very happy with it. I immediately checked the cpu(s), ram, and video card, they match the spec. It boots quickly, and is very quiet. All in all, a solid machine. I definitely wanted Windows 7, not 8.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: 4thedogs, (tigerdirect.com)

Met expectations

The computer starts up fast, stays quiet and so far no issues. It has only been a couple of weeks but so far it has met my expectations.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: rakslag, (tigerdirect.com)

great machine for the money

bought this after 12years of an old dell xps modified for gaming that just wouldn't keep up anylonger , for the money the lenovo has been great been playing gw2 daily and it does great.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Sandy250, (tigerdirect.com)

Excellent Choice

Fast and quiet machine boots and shuts down in under a minute. Lighter in weight than my old computer and takes up less room. Fast processor and just the right amount of RAM for my needs. I'm very pleased with the graphics and like the fact that this...

Jan, 2013

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