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New Lenovo Legion towers and monitors deliver maximum speed and performance to gamers

Lenovo introduces the Lenovo Legion Y2017, Y920, Y720 computer towers and the Lenovo Legion Y520f gaming monitor at Gamescom 25, and is collaborating with CORSAIR and Asetek to incorporate the latest innovations in DDR4 memory for overclocking and liquid cooling.

Lenovo today unveiled the latest four additions to its Lenovo Legion ™ family of gaming computers at Gamescom 2017. These are the new Lenovo Legion Y920, Y720 and Y520 computer towers, equipped with Windows® 10 and ready for virtual reality, together with the new Lenovo Legion Y25f monitor. These three towers provide gamers of all stripes with new levels of customization, power, and options to suit their needs. The Lenovo Legion Y25f monitor completes the experience with a 24,5-inch Full HD (FHD) display that offers razor-sharp graphics and compatibility with the latest high-definition standards.

Lenovo has taken into account the suggestions made by users on social media and online forums when developing these new additions to its family of gaming computers. Time and time again, gamers point out that speed and performance are the main requirements. For that reason, the new towers have been built from the ground up with power and speed in mind. They are designed to run the most current titles, from action and role-playing games to independent developments.


Lenovo Legion Y920 Tower: Games Mode (High Difficulty)


The Lenovo Legion Y920 Tower has been created for the most serious gamers and is ready for virtual reality. This powerful computer includes Windows 10 and up to 7th generation Intel® Core ™ i7-7700K quad-core processors designed to run the most demanding games, from the most visceral first-person shooter (FPS) games to space simulators. optimally and with uninterrupted speeds. The tower also features an 1080GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 8 graphics card, one of the best graphics processing units (GPUs) on the market. It offers exceptional graphics that allow the team to be prepared for the future sequels of the most popular games. Additionally, the Lenovo Legion Y920 tower features up to 32GB of DDR4 CORSAIR® VENGEANCE® LPX 2.800 MHz memory and optional integrated Asetek® liquid cooling for CPU overclocking. This increases frame rate stability, allows for smoother gameplay, and reduces system noise and motherboard stress, so you can play with the confidence of not missing a beat or getting stuck. Secondly.


Lenovo Legion Y720 Tower: Gaming Mode (Medium)


The Lenovo Legion Y720 tower provides reliable performance for mainstream gamers and is ready for virtual reality. Powered by Windows 10 and up to 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700 processors, 16GB of Intel Optane ™ memory for fast system response, and up to 1070GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 8 graphics, the Lenovo Legion Y720 Tower offers everything necessary in terms of processing power and graphics to enjoy the most demanding games. It allows you to survive on the battlefield or face an alien invasion with ease and reliability.


Lenovo Legion Y520 Tower: Games Mode (Easy Level)


The Lenovo Legion Y520 tower, ready for virtual reality, was created for console gamers who want to take the first step in the booming field of computer games. This computer provides the graphics and processing speed necessary to provide an excellent start to PC gaming. It also features Windows 10 (the best version of Windows for gaming, including native support for live game streaming via Mixer), DirectX® 12, flawless frame rates, and a wide 21: 9 aspect ratio, plus the ability to connect with friends via Xbox Live®. The set is completed by an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics processing unit and up to 7th generation Intel Core i7-7700 processors. The Lenovo Legion Y520 tower also incorporates Lenovo Entertainment Hub, an application that allows access to a large catalog of popular game codes with expansion to virtual reality for some shooting video games. The kit is also easily upgraded if users want to swap parts as they enter the world of PC gaming.


Lenovo Legion Y25f gaming monitor: Gaming Mode (Extra Level)


The Lenovo Legion Y25f monitor is a 24,5-inch full high definition (FHD) display with a 144Hz refresh rate to deliver distortion-free images and enjoy incredible details and textures in games. With the new HDR capability including 400 nits of brightness, this near frameless display makes game images vibrant and appear to explode on screen - blades of grass are greener and blue skies are clearer. In a competitive gaming session, every frame counts, and the Lenovo Legion Y25f monitor has an incredibly fast 1ms response time, allowing gamers to engage in any high-voltage shootout with little to no latency. When it comes to customization, the Lenovo Legion Y25f monitor allows height and tilt adjustment and features a convenient headphone hook.


Lenovo and CORSAIR offer gamers a boost in speed and performance


Lenovo and CORSAIR® have entered into an exclusive OEM alliance to offer computer gaming enthusiasts even faster speeds and smooth performance. The first product resulting from this alliance is the Lenovo Legion Y920 tower with DDR4 CORSAIR VENGEANCE® LPX memory for optional overclocking. Memory overclocking lets you squeeze the most out of your system, with faster response speed and higher memory bandwidth that improve performance in demanding games and applications. In this way, the most advanced gamers can enjoy the best of both worlds: the high performance of Lenovo-designed gaming computers; and CORSAIR's extensive knowledge of memory components. CORSAIR VENGEANCE® LPX DDR4 memory is available as an option for the Lenovo Legion Y920 PC Tower.


Lenovo and Asetek innovate in liquid cooling for gaming computers


Also at gamescom 2017, Lenovo and Asetek announced a collaboration to bring next-generation liquid cooling to gaming computers. The Lenovo Legion Y920 Computer Tower is the first Lenovo product to feature Asetek's optional liquid cooling technology, allowing gamers to enjoy reliable and quiet operation of their PC even when overclocking the CPU. Overclocking gaming PCs provides that little added bonus that can make the difference between victory or defeat, but increases cooling needs. Traditionally, liquid cooling was a complex technology to install and required ongoing maintenance. Asetek's invention of the closed-loop cooler makes liquid cooling reliable without sacrificing performance. This increases CPU cooling performance, reduces noise, and offers additional protection for Lenovo Legion Y920 tower components in intensive games.

  • The Lenovo Legion Y920 tower with the option of DDR4 CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX memory for overclocking will be available starting at € 2.299 in September 2017.
  • The Lenovo Legion Y920 tower with optional Asetek liquid cooling will be available starting at € 2.399 in October 2017.
  • The Lenovo Legion Y720 Tower will be available starting at € 1.299 in September 2017.
  • The Lenovo Legion Y520 Tower will be available starting at € 749 in August 2017.
  • The Lenovo Legion Y25f gaming monitor will be available starting at € 299 in January 2018.
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