{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkcentre-m72e-business-desktop-pc-i5-3470-4gb-250gb-hdd-no-os-wty","title":"Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e Business Desktop PC i5-3470 4GB 250GB HDD 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:22px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkCentre M72e SFF — Compact Business Desktop (No OS)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eCertified refurbished and backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty, this Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e Small Form Factor pairs a genuine Intel Core i5-3470 quad-core processor with 4GB of memory, a 250GB hard drive and a built-in DVD drive. It ships \u003cstrong\u003ewithout an operating system\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready for your own install — making it an affordable base for basic office use, fleet imaging and easy SSD\/RAM upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine quad-core i5:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Intel Core i5-3470 (3rd Gen, 4 cores, 6MB cache) runs at 3.2GHz and turbos to 3.6GHz — real quad-core compute for office tasks, well above dual-core budget alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SATA bay accepts a standard SSD as a direct replacement, and the DDR3 DIMM slots take more memory — a quick, low-cost path to a much snappier system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in DVD drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DVD\/RW drive reads and writes CDs and DVDs for installs, backups and legacy media — increasingly rare on modern machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250GB of storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room for documents, software and everyday files, with a free upgrade path to an SSD whenever you want more speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-saving design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact SFF chassis takes up a fraction of the desk space of a full tower — ideal for tight workspaces, reception desks and point-of-sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour OS, your way:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with no operating system, so you can deploy your own image, licence or preferred platform without paying for one you don't need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Intel Core i5-3470 is a 3rd-generation Ivy Bridge quad-core processor with four physical cores. For everyday business tasks — web browsing, Microsoft Office, email, PDF review and standard applications — it remains a perfectly capable performer, and the quad-core design handles light multitasking better than the dual-core machines often sold at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis is an entry-level configuration: 4GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive suit basic use out of the box. If you want a noticeably faster, more responsive system, the M72e SFF makes upgrades simple — drop a SATA SSD into the bay and add DDR3 memory, and boot and load times improve dramatically. Intel HD Graphics 2500 handles standard 1080p office and media output, but not 3D or gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eBecause it ships without an operating system, it's a natural fit for IT teams imaging their own fleet, technicians building to a customer spec, or anyone holding a licence for their preferred platform. Install your OS of choice and it's ready to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-3470 (3rd Gen Ivy Bridge, 4 cores \/ 4 threads, 3.2GHz base, up to 3.6GHz turbo, 6MB cache)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e4GB DDR3 (expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e250GB SATA HDD (SATA bay accepts an SSD upgrade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 2500 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOptical Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDVD\/RW (read \u0026amp; write)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 \u0026amp; USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, audio in\/out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eLow-profile PCIe slot (low-profile cards only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eNone — ships without an operating system installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;width:50%;vertical-align:top;background:#f3f9f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a7a1a;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic office, web \u0026amp; email use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT teams imaging their own fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn affordable SSD\/RAM upgrade base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReception desks \u0026amp; point-of-sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight desk spaces (compact SFF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;vertical-align:top;background:#fbf3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#a01a1a;\"\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers wanting fast SSD speed out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone needing an OS pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy multitasking on 4GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming or GPU-intensive work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-height PCIe expansion cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;width:28%;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eMinimal signs of previous use — no deep scratches, cracks, chips or missing pieces. Essentially appears nearly new with only the lightest cosmetic wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eFully functional and professionally refurbished, but may show more visible wear such as light scratches, minor dings or small paint chips on the case — purely cosmetic, with no effect on performance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDoes it come with an operating system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo — this unit ships without an operating system installed. It is ready for you to install your preferred platform or deploy your own image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan I replace the hard drive with an SSD?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The internal SATA bay accepts a standard SATA SSD as a direct replacement, which dramatically improves boot times and responsiveness. This can be done by any technician after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan I add more memory?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The M72e SFF has DDR3 DIMM slots, so additional memory can be fitted to lift it above the 4GB it ships with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDoes it have a DVD drive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes — a built-in DVD\/RW drive is included for reading and writing CDs and DVDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan I add a graphics card?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe SFF chassis has a low-profile PCIe slot, so low-profile cards only will fit. A compatible card can enable dual-monitor output and improved graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat does \"certified refurbished\" actually mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEach unit is fully tested with professional diagnostic software, securely data-wiped, cleaned, cosmetically graded and restored to full working order, with any faulty parts replaced using genuine components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eHow much does shipping cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. As a full-size desktop this item ships as a freight parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:18px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003eOur Warranty \u0026amp; Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e SFF is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since 2001, Reboot IT has been one of Australia's most trusted names in certified refurbished technology, serving more than 100,000 customers from our Melbourne base. As a Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher, every device is professionally tested, securely data-sanitised, cleaned and accurately graded before sale — so you can buy with total confidence and support sustainable technology reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lenovo","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51881439560001,"sku":"R-6152-EXC","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Good","offer_id":51881439592769,"sku":"R-6152-GOO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/lenovo-thinkcentre-m72e-sff-i5-3470-3-2ghz-8gb-500gb-dw-w10p-computer-or-3mth-wty-reboot-it-1.gif?v=1716576697","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/lenovo-thinkcentre-m72e-business-desktop-pc-i5-3470-4gb-250gb-hdd-no-os-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}