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Lenovo ThinkStation S20 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon E5506
Clock speed: 2.13 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
Number of processors supported: 1
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 4096 MB
Number of memory slots: 6
RAM capacity: 12 GB
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 1
USB: 8
Ethernet: 2
Other: eSATA, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 500 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia Quadro FX-580
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Colour: black
Tool-free access: yes
Front-accessible bays: 2
Internal bays: 3
Audio
Audio outputs: analogue 7.1, S/PDIF
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business (64-bit)
Software included: backup, security utilities, Office 2007 trial
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: next business day
Miscellaneous
Other: flash card reader
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkStation S20

Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

This is a well-built workstation with quad-core power to spare, although it could do with more storage options.

Typical price

£ 1042

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