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Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 AMD Athlon 3050U 8GB 256GB Desktop
90MV00NLAU
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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
BONUS OFFER
Click & Collect Bonus - Get $15 off⌓ online carts over $150
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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
- Memory:
- 8GB
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
- Memory:
- 8GB
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.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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 compact desktop suited to everyday computing, home office admin, study and web use. Its strengths are the space-saving 7 L tower, practical ports, card reader and straightforward Windows experience. It is a good fit for users who want a simple, affordable PC, but it is not the right choice for demanding creative work or modern gaming.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Productivity
- Office Work
- Student Computing
- Web Browsing
- Media Playback
- Basic Family Use
Where it works best
- Home Office
- Study Nook
- Small Apartment
- Reception Desk
- Family Workspace
Who it’s for
- University Student
- School Student
- Remote Worker
- Home User
- Budget-Conscious Buyer
- Everyday Professional
Things to consider
This model is built for light everyday use, so buyers needing fast multitasking, heavy content creation performance or strong gaming capability should look to a higher-tier desktop with a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics.
Gaming suitability score
2/10 - suitable only for very light or older games at modest settings; not designed for modern gaming
Home office fit
8/10 - strong match for email, documents, video calls and general admin in a compact footprint
Student use suitability
8/10 - well suited to assignments, research, online learning and everyday study tasks
Upgrade flexibility
4/10 - compact desktop design prioritises space saving over easy internal expansion
Noise level vs category average
Generally quieter than many full-size desktops during light everyday use
Key benefits
- Compact 7 L tower: Fits neatly on or under a desk and suits smaller workspaces.
- Windows 11 Home: Provides a familiar interface for everyday work, browsing and home use.
- Integrated Radeon graphics: Handles everyday visuals smoothly for office apps, streaming and general use.
- HDMI and VGA outputs: Makes it easier to connect a range of modern and older monitors.
- RJ45 Ethernet port: Supports a stable wired network connection for home or office setups.
- 7-in-1 card reader: Simplifies transferring photos and files from compatible memory cards.
- Multiple USB ports: Lets you connect common peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, printer and storage devices.
- Built-in stereo speakers: Delivers convenient everyday audio without requiring external speakers straight away.
Q: Is this Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 suitable for everyday home or office use?
A: Yes. The AMD Athlon 3050U with 8GB RAM suits web browsing, email, Microsoft 365, streaming and light multitasking. It is better matched to everyday computing than demanding work such as heavy video editing, 3D design or modern gaming.
Q: Can the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 connect to older and newer monitors?
A: Yes. This model includes both HDMI and VGA, so it can connect to many current monitors and TVs as well as older VGA-only displays. That is useful if you are reusing an existing screen instead of replacing everything at once.
Q: Is 256GB of storage enough for this desktop?
A: For basic use, yes. A 256GB drive is usually enough for Windows, everyday apps, documents and a moderate photo library, but it can fill quickly with large games or video files. If you keep lots of media, an external USB drive is a practical add-on.
Q: Does this desktop need a separate graphics card for normal use?
A: No. It uses integrated AMD Radeon graphics, which are suitable for everyday display tasks such as web use, streaming, office work and video playback. It is not intended as a performance graphics machine for AAA gaming or intensive creative workloads.
Q: What type of buyer is this Lenovo desktop best suited to?
A: This model best suits buyers replacing an older family PC and wanting a compact tower for everyday tasks. It is a practical fit if you do not need high-end gaming or workstation power, but still want 8GB RAM and Windows 11 Home for current software support.