Lenovo Lenovo LOQ Tower Gaming Desktop PC (AMD Ryzen 7 Review

The Lenovo LOQ Tower delivers solid modern gaming performance for its price, but the 500W power supply kills any future upgrade dreams. Its reliability score is a strong point. Worth buying if you're okay with the specs as-is.

The Lenovo LOQ Tower is a solid mid-range gaming desktop that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. It packs the new AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and an NVIDIA RTX 5060 into a standard tower chassis, offering a straightforward path to solid 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Our database shows it's a reliable workhorse, scoring in the 76th percentile for reliability. It's not the flashiest or most compact rig, but for around $1200, it gets you in the game with modern specs and a full Windows 11 Pro license.

The Ryzen 7 8745HX and RTX 5060 combo is a good match. The CPU lands in the 64th percentile, which means it's plenty fast for gaming and general multitasking. The RTX 5060's performance sits in the 68th percentile, so you're looking at smooth high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid performance at 1440p for most titles. The 500W power supply is adequate for this config, but it leaves very little headroom for future GPU upgrades. That's the main performance trade-off here.

At $1192, it's priced right in the thick of the mid-range market. You're paying for the core gaming performance from the CPU and GPU, and the Windows 11 Pro license is a legitimate $100+ value. The catch is the upgrade path. That 500W power supply is a hard stop for putting in a more powerful graphics card later. So, you're buying a system for what it is now, not for what it could be.

Stacked against an HP Omen 45L or Dell Alienware Aurora, the LOQ Tower is usually the more budget-friendly option. You'll get similar core performance, but you'll miss out on the fancy case designs, better cooling solutions, and stronger upgrade potential those brands often offer. Compared to something like an MSI Aegis, it's a toss-up on specs, but Lenovo's reliability scores give it an edge. If you want a mini PC, look at the ROG NUC, but you'll pay more for less raw power.

If you're a tinkerer who loves upgrading parts, skip this. The 500W power supply is a wall you'll hit immediately. Also, if you have a tiny desk, look elsewhere—this thing scores a dismal 22nd percentile for compactness. It's a chonky boy.

Buy this if you want a no-fuss, reliable gaming PC for today's games at 1080p/1440p and you don't plan on upgrading the graphics card yourself. It's a set-it-and-forget-it kind of machine. The included USB hub is a thoughtful touch for a pre-built.