Lenovo’s ThinkCentre X Desktop Arrives in the US – Power‑Packed, Yet Pricey
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- July 26, 2026
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Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre X desktop, equipped with up to 256 GB RAM and dual RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GPUs, is now listed for US release
Lenovo has added the high‑end ThinkCentre X to its US lineup. The 34‑liter tower can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, dual RTX 5060 Ti graphics and up to 256 GB of DDR5‑6400 RAM – though it comes with a hefty price tag.
At CES 2026 Lenovo pulled back the curtain on its newest workstation‑class tower, the ThinkCentre X. While the all‑in‑one Aura Edition has already started rolling out in a handful of markets, the hefty 34‑liter desktop is now showing up on Lenovo’s US website as “Coming Soon”.
What’s interesting is how the specs have shifted for the American audience. Early teasers hinted at an RTX 5090, but the US configuration settles for a single RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB card or, for those who really need the juice, a pair of those GPUs working together. It’s not the absolute top of the line, yet still more than enough for most creative and gaming workloads.
On the processor side, Lenovo lists the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus as the flagship option – a curious choice since Intel officially retired that chip months ago. Fortunately, buyers can still opt for the still‑alive 24‑core Core Ultra 9 285 vPro or the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (vPro) if they prefer a newer SKU.
Memory is where the ThinkCentre X really tries to impress. The tower can be loaded with up to 256 GB of DDR5‑6400 CUDIMM modules, or a slightly slower 128 GB of DDR5‑5600 UDIMMs if you’re looking to keep costs down. Pair that with a 1 TB SSD, a 1200 W power supply and you’ve got a machine that’s ready for anything from 8‑K video editing to heavy‑duty AI inference.
That said, the price tag will make most hobbyists think twice. In the UK the base model starts at roughly £2,530 (about $3,370), but a fully‑spec’d configuration – Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 256 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 1200 W PSU and a single RTX 5060 Ti – jumps to £10,480, which is close to $13,960. No official US pricing has been released yet, so interested buyers will have to keep an eye on the Lenovo site or sign up for availability alerts.
All in all, the ThinkCentre X looks like a serious contender for professionals who need raw horsepower in a traditional tower form factor. It’s not cheap, but for the right workflow the investment could be worth it.
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