{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkcentre-m73-sff-desktop-pc-i3-4130-8gb-250gb-hdd-dvdrw-no-os-wty","title":"Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 SFF Desktop PC i3-4130 8GB 250GB HDD DVDRW No OS | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:21px;line-height:1.35;margin:0 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkCentre M73 SFF Desktop PC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAn entry-level small-form-factor business desktop with an Intel Core i3-4130, 8 GB of RAM, a 250 GB hard drive and a DVD writer. Supplied with no operating system installed, and covered by a 3-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour threads from a dual-core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The i3-4130 runs two physical cores with Hyper-Threading at 3.4 GHz, which keeps basic multitasking smoother than a plain dual-core of the same age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied without an OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e No operating system is installed, which suits Linux builds, workshop benches, or organisations that deploy machines from their own image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDVD writer fitted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still genuinely useful for reading archive discs, legacy installers and older backups that newer machines simply cannot open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinkCentre build quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lenovo business desktops are designed for long service life and easy servicing, with tool-light access to memory and drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraightforward to upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard DDR3 DIMM slots and a conventional SATA drive bay make adding memory or fitting an SSD cheap and simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low entry cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the least expensive routes to a working desktop for a single-purpose role, a spare machine or a test system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003ePerformance In Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe i3-4130 is a Haswell-generation dual-core with Hyper-Threading, presenting four logical threads at 3.4 GHz. In practical terms it is comfortable with the basics — email, word processing, spreadsheets that are not enormous, web browsing with a moderate number of tabs, and line-of-business or terminal applications. It is not a machine for heavy multitasking, and it will show its age if you push it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAs with most desktops of this vintage, the 250 GB mechanical hard drive is the component that most limits how responsive the machine feels. Replacing it with a SATA SSD is inexpensive and produces a far bigger improvement in boot and application-launch time than anything else available on this platform. The 8 GB of RAM fitted is sufficient for the workloads this machine suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis is best understood as a purpose-built machine rather than a general-use desktop. It works well as a Linux box, a print or scan station, a stock-control or point-of-sale terminal, a workshop test bench, or a spare kept on a shelf for when something fails. Anyone needing Windows 11, or expecting to run demanding software, should choose a newer generation, as this processor falls outside the Windows 11 supported list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13.5px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLenovo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThinkCentre M73 SFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIntel Core i3-4130, 2 cores with Hyper-Threading, 3.4 GHz, 3 MB cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8 GB DDR3 DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e250 GB hard disk drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOptical drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDVD writer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 4400 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOperating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone installed — supplied without an OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIntel H81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVideo outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDisplayPort and VGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDesktop, power cable, tax invoice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;\"\u003eNot For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ Linux desktops and test benches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✗ Anyone needing Windows 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ Print, scan or stock-control stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✗ Heavy multitasking or large datasets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ Basic office and document work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✗ Gaming or graphics work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ Point-of-sale and terminal roles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✗ Video editing, CAD or rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ Spare or backup office machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✗ Buyers wanting fast storage out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e✓ The lowest possible hardware spend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat To Expect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eExcellent to very good cosmetic condition. May carry light scratches or faint marks that are not obvious in normal use. Fully tested and functionally as-new.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#eef2f7;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;width:34%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGood cosmetic condition with visible signs of prior use — scuffs, scratches or minor blemishes on the casing. Cosmetic only; function is identical to Grade A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eGrading is cosmetic. Every unit is functionally tested to the same standard regardless of grade. This product has no internal battery, so battery grading does not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eWhy is no operating system installed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eThis machine is supplied deliberately without an OS. Its processor generation falls outside the Windows 11 supported list, so rather than ship an unsupported install we leave it clear for Linux, a customer-supplied Windows licence, or your own corporate image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eCan it run Windows 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eNot officially. The Core i3-4130 is a 4th-generation Intel processor and is not on the Microsoft supported CPU list for Windows 11. If Windows 11 is required, choose a machine with an 8th-generation processor or newer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eWill fitting an SSD make a difference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eYes, and it is by far the most effective upgrade for this machine. The 250 GB mechanical drive is the main limit on responsiveness, and a standard SATA SSD drops straight into the existing bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eCan I add more memory?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eYes. The board takes standard DDR3 DIMM modules, so increasing the 8 GB fitted here is inexpensive and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eDoes it have Wi-Fi?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eNo. This is a small-form-factor desktop with wired Gigabit Ethernet. If you need wireless, a USB Wi-Fi adapter or an internal card would be added separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eDoes it come with a monitor, keyboard or mouse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eNo. The listing covers the desktop unit and its power cable. Peripherals and displays are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#12324a;\"\u003eWhat warranty applies to this machine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#333;\"\u003eThis unit carries a 3-month Reboot IT warranty against hardware faults, reflecting its age and entry-level price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e3ee;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; After-Sales Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f8fb;padding:14px 18px;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 sold by Reboot IT is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e3-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against hardware faults, backed by our own workshop rather than a third party. If something fails inside the warranty period we repair, replace or refund it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eReboot IT has operated from Melbourne since 2001, refurbishing ex-corporate and ex-government IT equipment for businesses, schools and home users across Australia. Every unit is inspected, tested, data-wiped and graded in-house before it is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. 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