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| Lenovo sells the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 in a sole 'Raven Black' finish. |
Lenovo has done it again. In a move that is becoming a pattern for the PC manufacturer, the company has quietly released another desktop months ahead of schedule. While the tech world was preparing for a November launch, the Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRH11 has unexpectedly hit shelves across multiple continents, bringing RTX 50-series power to a compact chassis.
For context, this follows a busy period for Lenovo, which is now selling the ThinkCentre M75s Gen 6 and ThinkCentre M75q Gen 6 in numerous countries, despite initially positioning the pair for October launches. Simultaneously, the company released the IdeaCentre AIO 27IWC11 and ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7, too. Now, the spotlight shifts to the gaming segment with the early arrival of the LOQ Tower 17IRH11.
Compact Power: The LOQ Tower 17IRH11 Specs
Revealed back in August and slated for a November release, the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 contains a 17-litre case, which corresponds to 376 x 280 x 170 mm dimensions and a weight of around 8.2 kg. It is a machine designed for gamers who need a footprint that fits under a desk without sacrificing performance.
As promised, the gaming desktop comes with a choice of Core 5 205H and Core 7 230H processors from Intel's Raptor Lake-H series. This mobile-derived silicon allows Lenovo to keep thermals in check while maintaining high clock speeds.
The LOQ Tower 17IRH11 also faetures a relatively simple internal design.
Moreover, Lenovo is selling the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 with a choice of desktop GPUs up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. For those looking to compare configurations with the larger model, the RTX 5060 Ti is also available inside the larger LOQ Tower 26ADR10, which is currently available for purchase on Amazon. The latter can be configured with the more powerful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and Radeon RX 9070 XT, though, offering a step up for enthusiasts with a bigger budget and desk space.
Check out the Lenovo LOQ Tower 26ADR10 on Amazon
Global Availability and the "Eurozone Gap"
At the time of publication, Lenovo is selling the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 across Europe, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. However, the rollout has not gone exactly as planned regarding pricing. The desktop has not reached the Eurozone with its planned €999 MSRP. Instead, Lenovo charges between €1,369 and €1,499 for a starting configuration.
This starting SKU includes a Core 5 205H, GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB), 16 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM, and a 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD. The jump from the promised €999 price point to the current retail reality is a significant consideration for potential buyers in Europe.
This configuration is Lenovo's starting SKU in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK, where the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 retails for HKD 8,867, MYR 6,189, SGD 1,942, and £1,170 (~$1,580), respectively.
Upgrade Costs and Value Proposition
For those looking to future-proof their purchase, Lenovo’s customization options are now live. Currently, Lenovo charges £290 extra for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (8 GB), £210 for a second 512 GB M.2 SSD, and £280 for 32 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM.
While the RTX 3050 in the base model is an entry-level card, the ability to configure the system with the RTX 5060 Ti makes this 17-litre chassis a capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming machine. The compact nature of the case means users should check clearance for the GPU upgrades, but Lenovo’s pre-built configuration ensures compatibility out of the box.
North American Availability
As is often the case with Lenovo’s staggered launches, North American pricing and availability remain unknown for now. The lack of a USD or CAD price point leaves US and Canadian consumers waiting, especially given the aggressive pricing seen in the UK and Asian markets.
For now, the early release of the LOQ Tower 17IRH11 signals Lenovo’s intent to capture the holiday gaming market earlier than expected, despite the higher-than-anticipated entry price in Europe.