Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 AMD Athlon 3050U 8GB 256GB Desktop
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 8GB memory, AMD Athlon 3050U, 256GB SSD storage
- AMD integrated graphics for everyday tasks
- No touch screen functionality
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Lenovo
- Model Number:
- 90MV00NLAU
- Graphics Processing Unit:
- AMD Integrated
- Total Storage:
- 256GB
- Wireless Connections:
- Wi-Fi 802.11AC (2 x 2), Bluetooth v5.1
- Operating System:
- Windows 11 Home
Computers & Tablets
- Processor Brand:
- AMD
- Processor Specifications:
- AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
- Card Reader:
- 7-in-1 card reader
- Optical Drive:
- Optical disc drive
Screen Features
- Screen Size Range:
- 11.9 Inches & Below
Capacity
- Storage:
- 256GB SSD
- RAM (GB):
- 8
Connections
- Front Wired Connections:
- Microphone-in, 7-in-1 card reader, Headphone / mic combo, 2x USB 2, 2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1).0,
- Back Wired Connections:
- Line-out, VGA, HDMI 1.4b, 4x USB 2.0, RJ45, Power-in
- Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
- Wi-Fi Only
General Information
- Type:
- Desktop
- Family:
- IdeaCentre 3
- Colour:
- Grey
- Supplier Colour:
- Mineral Grey
- What's In The Box:
- IdeaCentre 3 AMD, USB keyboard
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Computers & Tablets
- Processor Brand:
- AMD
- Processor Specifications:
- AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
- Card Reader:
- 7-in-1 card reader
- Optical Drive:
- Optical disc drive
Capacity
- Storage:
- 256GB SSD
- RAM (GB):
- 8
General Information
- Type:
- Desktop
- Family:
- IdeaCentre 3
- Colour:
- Grey
- Supplier Colour:
- Mineral Grey
- What's In The Box:
- IdeaCentre 3 AMD, USB keyboard
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 290
- Product Width (mm):
- 100
- Product Depth (mm):
- 270
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3.55
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 513
- Box Width (mm):
- 200
- Box Depth (mm):
- 396
- Box Weight (kg):
- 5
Product Reviews of Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 AMD Athlon 3050U 8GB 256GB Desktop
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
90% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact, slim design ideal for small spaces and desktop use
- Straightforward setup, though Windows pop-ups frustrate some users
- Performance is good for everyday use but may be slow with preinstalled bloatware
- Many users prefer installing Ubuntu for improved speed and experience
- Positive feedback for customer service and prompt delivery
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio, especially for non-gamers
Pros
Easy (1)
Updates (1)
Speed (1)
Great product, easy set up
Simple set up, compact and stylish design for a desktop pc
Russ
Confirmed purchase 15 January 2026
Published on 11 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Perfect solution
Old desktop computer wad dying. Found the perfect solution as I don’t game didn’t need a huge expensive one.
Chris Weathetall
Confirmed purchase 23 April 2025
Published on 20 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
simple to use
glad to update my computer
bill
Confirmed purchase 15 March 2025
Published on 9 April 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Product as described
Fast service, quick delivery, excellent condition of product Happy to deal again with the Good Guys.
Barbara O
Confirmed purchase 4 February 2025
Published on 2 March 2025
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Customer service person at Chirnside Park store spent time discussing how to use and answered my questions. I was impressed that she took the time!
Marg C
Confirmed purchase 21 January 2025
Published on 11 February 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Lenovo Ideacentre
Unpacking and setup of the Ideacentre, was fairly straightforward, until the dreaded Microsoft popup's and reminders started showing their ugly head. It was a reminder, why I hate anything Microsoft. The Lenovo was as slow as an old IBM XT or AT, with 4mb of RAM. This coupled with Wayland and installed bloatware, obviously intended for the "Left" Woke" brigade, was not an experience, I wished to go through or deal with. Delete time..!!! The option was to delete Microsoft altogether, format the hard-drive and install something that actually works. So my Lenovo Ideacentre was bought back to life with a fresh version of Ubuntu 24.10 and at login switched to XII instead of the memory hogging Wayland. Delete all the clutter, like extra splash screens (not needed Lenovo, take note) and tweak the Ideacentre, you now have a worthy Desktop. Perhaps Lenovo, should explore the option of dual-boot systems. This would give the user, another option to choose from. Another great idea, is leave out the pointless bloatware. I would buy another Ideacentre, if I needed it, but Microsoft would be the first thing to go, it's an outdated OS, that has been hacked at more times, than a pie by a crow. Lenovo needs to get with the times. The Ideacentre is a great little desktop and could be better, if Lenovo had a better Marketing and R&D dept..
Drew McClenaghan
Confirmed purchase 31 December 2024
Published on 27 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Lenovo Idea Centre
Setup and initial use was fairly easy, until the dreaded Microsoft Windows Annoyance system kicked in, before I had even used it. It reminded me of why I hate anything Microsoft. Nothing but reminders and popups, "Windows needs to do this", "Windows needs you to setup an account" "Would you like Windows to remember this", etc etc. The solution was simple, delete Windows and install a stable OS called Ubuntu 24.10, after formatting the drive. You lose the warranty, so what.!! Once installed, the Lenovo actually functioned faster, confirmed by bench speed testing. A further disabling of the pathetic Wayland and choosing X11 instead, settled the graphics issues down and made for faster application launching, including Firefox-Trunk 135.0a. All in all, a rather happy purchaser. Yes I would buy another Lenovo, but I would do the same again and delete Microsoft Windows. Would I recommend this to anyone, yes. But would advise them to install another OS. I give the Lenovo 10/10. ....I give Microsoft 0/10. (As bad as Google). Lift your game Lenovo, start giving customers the choice and flavour of different Operating Systems, you might see your bottom line improving. Great little Computer, just let down by Microsoft. Even a dual boot option would be great.
Drew McClenaghan
Confirmed purchase 31 December 2024
Published on 22 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great product
Great product. Is nice and slim to fit anywhere
Tammy Dransfield
Confirmed purchase 21 November 2024
Published on 18 December 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Excellent product
It runs faster than our old one
Tracey Simpson
Confirmed purchase 16 October 2024
Published on 12 November 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
As advertised
Price performance
Grayson
Confirmed purchase 13 September 2024
Published on 9 October 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 is a straightforward desktop for everyday work, study and general home use. It suits users who want a neat tower with useful ports, wireless connectivity and Windows 11 Home for common apps and multitasking. Its strengths are practical usability and solid day-to-day performance, but it is not the right choice for demanding gaming or heavy creative workloads.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Productivity
- Office Work
- Student Computing
- Web Browsing
- Document Tasks
- Media Playback
Where it works best
- Home Office
- Study Room
- Small Business Office
- Family Desktop Setup
Who it’s for
- University Student
- School Student
- Remote Worker
- Everyday Professional
- Family User
Things to consider
Integrated graphics and entry-level processing are fine for everyday tasks, but they are less suitable than higher-end desktops for modern gaming, advanced editing or heavy multitasking.
Gaming suitability score
3/10 - suitable for very light or older games, but not built for modern AAA gaming due to integrated graphics
Home office fit
Strong fit for general home office tasks such as email, web apps, documents, video calls and basic multitasking.
Student use suitability
8/10 - well suited to assignments, research, online learning and everyday applications
Upgrade flexibility
Limited to moderate - practical for basic desktop use, but less flexible than enthusiast towers for major performance upgrades.
Noise level vs category average
Likely quieter than many larger performance desktops because it is aimed at everyday computing rather than high-power workloads.
Key benefits
- Compact tower design: Fits neatly on or under a desk for space-conscious home and office setups.
- Windows 11 Home: Provides a familiar environment for everyday apps, study tools and general productivity.
- 7-in-1 card reader: Makes it easy to transfer photos and files from compatible memory cards without extra adapters.
- HDMI and VGA outputs: Simplifies connection to a wide range of modern and older monitors.
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.1: Supports convenient wireless networking and easy pairing with compatible accessories.
- Multiple USB ports: Gives you flexible connectivity for keyboards, storage drives, printers and other everyday peripherals.
- Built-in stereo speakers: Delivers basic audio for videos, calls and casual listening without needing separate speakers right away.
- Optical disc drive: Useful for users who still access CDs or DVDs for media, software or archived files.
Q: Will this desktop connect to an older monitor and a newer one
A: Yes. It has VGA for older monitors and HDMI 1.4b for newer displays. Check the inputs on your screen before buying, because many newer monitors no longer include VGA and may need HDMI instead.
Q: How capable is this Lenovo desktop for gaming or video editing
A: No. Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 is built for office tasks, study, browsing and media playback rather than modern gaming or heavy editing. The AMD Athlon Silver 3050U and integrated graphics are better suited to light everyday workloads.
Q: Is 256GB storage enough for everyday files and school work
A: For documents, web use and school files, 256GB is usually enough to get started. It can fill faster if you keep large video files, big photo libraries or games locally, so some buyers add external storage later.
Q: Can it connect by Wi-Fi as well as Ethernet
A: Yes. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11AC for wireless internet and also has an RJ45 port for wired Ethernet. Ethernet is the better pick when you want a steadier connection for video calls, downloads or shared office use.
Q: Does the box include a keyboard and mouse to get started
A: It comes with a USB keyboard in the box. A mouse is not listed, so plan to use an existing USB or Bluetooth mouse or add one when you set the desktop up for the first time.
Q: Can I still use CDs or DVDs with this desktop
A: Yes. It includes an optical disc drive, so you can use CDs and DVDs without adding an external drive. It is useful for older software or media libraries, but it is not listed as a Blu-ray drive.
