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.”

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.

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.

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,...

Powerful Performance ; Sleek Design ; Easy Customization and Upgradeability

Noisy Fans ; Bloatware ; Limited USB Ports at the Front

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Attractive, spacious enclosure ; Can support better components ; Solid 1080p game performance

Intel 11th-gen Core processor is weak ; Only 8GB RAM, 256GB storage ; Mediocre wired connectivity

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Runs quiet under full load ; Excellent airflow, plenty of fans ; Non-proprietary motherboard setup means easier future upgrades ; Competitive price ; Less plastic and acrylic than previous models

Limited I/O ; Single-channel RAM is underwhelming ; OEM GPU is nothing special ; System RGB lighting seems to do its own thing ; Could become a dust trap

Bottom line: The Legion Tower 5i (Gen 6) is a pre-built gaming PC that should suit casual gamers. It cuts a bunch of corners — namely with the motherboard, RAM, and CPU cooling — but it performs well at 1080p and runs quietly under full load. As long...

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...