Review Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) Review: An Upgradeable PC with Few Frills

[Admin]

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is an upgradable PC with plenty of ports, though its RAM doesn't run at the advertised speed.

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[SchmuW]

With how cheap RAM has gotten, DDR5 4400mtz is completely unacceptable in a $3000+ PC. At this price I would expect at least 6000 mts.

 

[logainofhades]

I call bs on their chipset limitation claims. DDR5 5600 should be doable, by any current Intel chipset, without issue.

 

[killer2239]

Support confirmed yesterday on their forums that XMP ram speeds will be enabled in the next bios update to run 5600mhz.

 

[Evertprakkie]

The specification in the article is incorrect or outdated it is indeed a system that you can get with RTX 4090 and the ram 4400MHz is also not correct there is just 5600MHz in it with a max of 64GB and that price in the article if that is correct is perfect> the top model that is available now costs
€ 3.299,00 with RTX 3080 and ram of DDR4 3200MHz so then the system in the article would have a very good price if it is correct.
Source: gen 8 https://www.lenovo.com/nl/nl/deskto...ers/Legion-Tower-7i-Gen-8-Intel/p/LEN102G0007

The bridge: 7i https://www.lenovo.com/nl/nl/desktops-and-all-in-ones/legion-desktops/legion-t-series-towers/Lenovo-Legion-T7-34IMZ5/p/99LE9700365

 

[Evertprakkie]

Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 (Intel) does have DDR 5 5600MHz and a Possibility with RTX490 so really don't understand what this article refers to and the price has not yet been announced at Lenovo site. The Fastest system they sell now with Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF 64 DDR4 3200 and RTX 380 costs € 3,299.00 to me it seems very strong to me that the system in the article would cost $3,349.99. And if it is, then that price is really good compared to the older system.
On the Lenovo site it will be available soon.

 

[CFH2023]

I just received a Lenovo Legion i7 Gen 8 (Machine Type Model:90V7003CUS) has Core™ i9-13900KF, RAM 4x 16 GB DDR5-5600, RTX™ 4090, and 2 TB NvME (1x 2TB G4 Perf (1x 2TB G4 Perf). I purchased this system after reviews stated Lenovo updated the BIOS so you could get 5600 MHz to work on the memory. In fact, several reviews of the system installed 64 GB of Corsair Dominator memory into the system after the BIOS update and were able to select XMP to get the full RAM speed, Great. The system arrives and looks great. The price was good and it is quiet. I updated everything and added my device drivers and then did the BIOS knowing it would be a non-issue, Right? Well, the system arrived the RAM speed was 4000MHz and the 3D Bench Mark results were not the best. It came with a BIOS version O5UKT1AA installed. Update checks did not show a new BIOS was available so I checked manually and found an update. I updated to the BIOS O5UKT1DA (April 2023). Now memory options were available but an XMP option is not there as shown in several videos that updated, had the option, and were able to get 5600 MHz speeds! Ok, so I select Custom and the Frequency option for 5600 MHz and leave everything else on Auto. The system will not reboot and reverts back to the original configuration? The only difference I can see is I ordered a system with 64 GB 4 x 16 GB instead of others who have been successful with systems that came with 32 GB RAM. Maybe there are two different motherboards? My system motherboard is listed as Lenovo - Model 376A - Chipset - Intel - Raptor Lake Rev. 0.1, Southbridge - Intel Z790 - Rev. 11, LPCIO - ITE - IT8638. I was able to get the memory to 4400 MHz but the system takes almost two minutes to boot when I do so. Checking the CAS Latency for each and I get 40.0, 42.0, 46.0, and 50.0. all the other memory items RAS, tRAS, and tRC are all as different. I wonder if this is poor memory or if each channel is just different. It comes with Samsung DDR5-5600 (2800 Mhz) Part Number: M323R2GA3DB0-CWMOD. I am going to try adjusting the timing table based on JEDEC suggestions for 2800 MHz (5600 MHz) - JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency, JEDEC #9 46.0-45-45-90-135 @ 2800 MHz, JEDEC #10 - 50.0-45-45-90-135 @ 2800 MHz. The price and build of the system is great but I paid extra for more memory and only ordered the Lenovo Legion i7 Gen 8 because the BIOS was supposedly updated to fix the RAM speed issue.

 

[McGuillicuddy]

I just received a Lenovo Legion i7 Gen 8 (Machine Type Model:90V7003CUS) has Core™ i9-13900KF, RAM 4x 16 GB DDR5-5600, RTX™ 4090, and 2 TB NvME (1x 2TB G4 Perf (1x 2TB G4 Perf). I purchased this system after reviews stated Lenovo updated the BIOS so you could get 5600 MHz to work on the memory. In fact, several reviews of the system installed 64 GB of Corsair Dominator memory into the system after the BIOS update and were able to select XMP to get the full RAM speed, Great. The system arrives and looks great. The price was good and it is quiet. I updated everything and added my device drivers and then did the BIOS knowing it would be a non-issue, Right? Well, the system arrived the RAM speed was 4000MHz and the 3D Bench Mark results were not the best. It came with a BIOS version O5UKT1AA installed. Update checks did not show a new BIOS was available so I checked manually and found an update. I updated to the BIOS O5UKT1DA (April 2023). Now memory options were available but an XMP option is not there as shown in several videos that updated, had the option, and were able to get 5600 MHz speeds! Ok, so I select Custom and the Frequency option for 5600 MHz and leave everything else on Auto. The system will not reboot and reverts back to the original configuration? The only difference I can see is I ordered a system with 64 GB 4 x 16 GB instead of others who have been successful with systems that came with 32 GB RAM. Maybe there are two different motherboards? My system motherboard is listed as Lenovo - Model 376A - Chipset - Intel - Raptor Lake Rev. 0.1, Southbridge - Intel Z790 - Rev. 11, LPCIO - ITE - IT8638. I was able to get the memory to 4400 MHz but the system takes almost two minutes to boot when I do so. Checking the CAS Latency for each and I get 40.0, 42.0, 46.0, and 50.0. all the other memory items RAS, tRAS, and tRC are all as different. I wonder if this is poor memory or if each channel is just different. It comes with Samsung DDR5-5600 (2800 Mhz) Part Number: M323R2GA3DB0-CWMOD. I am going to try adjusting the timing table based on JEDEC suggestions for 2800 MHz (5600 MHz) - JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency, JEDEC #9 46.0-45-45-90-135 @ 2800 MHz, JEDEC #10 - 50.0-45-45-90-135 @ 2800 MHz. The price and build of the system is great but I paid extra for more memory and only ordered the Lenovo Legion i7 Gen 8 because the BIOS was supposedly updated to fix the RAM speed issue.

Sorry for the necropost, wondering if you ever sorted out the memory speed issues? Seems some that I have read about are able to get the full 5600 MHz on the latest BIOS but I think only with DIMMS in slots 2 and 4. Like many Z790 motherboards the Lenovo will not drive 4 DIMMS at the full 5600MHz.

 

[CFH2023]

Sorry for the necropost, wondering if you ever sorted out the memory speed issues? Seems some that I have read about are able to get the full 5600 MHz on the latest BIOS but I think only with DIMMS in slots 2 and 4. Like many Z790 motherboards the Lenovo will not drive 4 DIMMS at the full 5600MHz.

Hi, Yes, as you mentioned, I achieved a RAM speed of 5600 Mhz using only two DIMMs in slots 2 and 4 with an updated BIOS. I still wanted to have 64 MB of memory, which is how I configured the system and purchasedCORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MHz CL40 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Black (CMK64GX5M2B5600C40) and installed in slots 2 and 4. I upgraded to the newest BIOS, O5UKT21A, and set the memory at 6000 MHz. I have been running at 6000 MHz without issue for some time now. I hope that helps.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

I have this system in my cart. I chose the 32GB version with a 1TB SSD and the 13900KF/4090 config. With discounts it comes to $2650 plus tax. I’m leaning on a purchase.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

I couldn't pass up on this deal especially with 12 month financing with 0% interest from Lenovo. $2660 plus sales tax.

 

[CFH2023]

I couldn't pass up on this deal especially with 12 month financing with 0% interest from Lenovo. $2660 plus sales tax.

Great price, good luck and enjoy.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Hi, Yes, as you mentioned, I achieved a RAM speed of 5600 Mhz using only two DIMMs in slots 2 and 4 with an updated BIOS. I still wanted to have 64 MB of memory, which is how I configured the system and purchasedCORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MHz CL40 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Black (CMK64GX5M2B5600C40) and installed in slots 2 and 4. I upgraded to the newest BIOS, O5UKT21A, and set the memory at 6000 MHz. I have been running at 6000 MHz without issue for some time now. I hope that helps.

Will the stock 32GB 2x16 sticks hit 6000 Mhz? I just ordered it this morning and the order status shows, waiting to be shipped. I don't know how far into the order process my PC is actually in?

 

[Heat_Fan89]

The specification in the article is incorrect or outdated it is indeed a system that you can get with RTX 4090 and the ram 4400MHz is also not correct there is just 5600MHz in it with a max of 64GB and that price in the article if that is correct is perfect> the top model that is available now costs
€ 3.299,00 with RTX 3080 and ram of DDR4 3200MHz so then the system in the article would have a very good price if it is correct.
Source: gen 8 https://www.lenovo.com/nl/nl/deskto...ers/Legion-Tower-7i-Gen-8-Intel/p/LEN102G0007

The bridge: 7i https://www.lenovo.com/nl/nl/desktops-and-all-in-ones/legion-desktops/legion-t-series-towers/Lenovo-Legion-T7-34IMZ5/p/99LE9700365

That's one of the puzzling things I saw about this review. It mentioned several times how the Legion config got close to the Alienware/MSI configs with a 4090 while the Legion had a 4080. Well duh.

Poor review when the author compares a more powerful GPU against the Legions RTX 4080 and is surprised that the 4080 did worse up against the 4090.

/smh