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Lenovo Legion T5 Gen 8 Gaming Desktop

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The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 (Model 26IRB8), released in 2023 as Lenovo's mainstream 26-liter gaming desktop, packs full-size desktop hardware into a Storm Grey tower built for high-airflow, upgrade-friendly performance. Driven by 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors and discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics spanning the RTX 30 and RTX 40 families, this tower was sold in a wide range of factory builds with multiple PCIe slots, open drive bays, and a four-slot DDR5 memory layout. Because the 26IRB8 was highly configurable at checkout and shipped with very different GPU and CPU tiers, your exact combination of core parts dictates its final resale price. Select your components using our tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13400 / i5-13400F — 10 cores (6P+4E), 16 threads, up to 4.6 GHz
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600KF — 14 cores (6P+8E), 20 threads, up to 5.1 GHz
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 / 13700F / 13700K / 13700KF — 16 cores (8P+8E), 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900 / 13900F — 24 cores (8P+16E), 32 threads, up to 5.6 GHz
  • 14th Gen Intel Core i5-14400F / i5-14600KF, i7-14700 (F/K/KF), i9-14900 / 14900F — select later builds
  • "F" chips have no integrated graphics; "K/KF" are unlocked higher-clock variants

Graphics (GPU)

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 — 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 — 12GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti — 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 — 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti — 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / 4070 SUPER — 12GB GDDR6X
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti — 12GB GDDR6X
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER — 16GB GDDR6X
  • AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT — 4GB GDDR6 (entry / non-RTX builds)

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600 dual-channel architecture
  • Factory options commonly shipped in 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB
  • Four DDR5 UDIMM slots, user-upgradable to a maximum of 64GB

Storage

  • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe (PCIe 4.0 x4) Solid State Drive
  • Optional 3.5" SATA HDD (7,200 RPM) for bulk storage
  • Up to five drives total: 2× 3.5" HDD + 2× M.2 SSD + 1× open 2.5" bay (M.2 up to 2TB each, HDD up to 2TB each)

Ports & connectivity

As a full tower, the 26IRB8 splits its I/O between a convenient top panel for quick-access devices and a rear panel for permanent peripherals, with all video output routed through the discrete graphics card's rear ports.

Rear Ports
  • 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data + 5V/3A charging)
  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed
  • 4× USB 2.0
  • 1× RJ-45 Realtek 2.5GbE Gaming Ethernet
  • 3× audio connectors (3.5mm)
  • 1× Lighting switch + 1× power connector
  • GPU video outputs: HDMI 2.1 + up to 3× DisplayPort 1.4a (exact mix varies by graphics card)
Top Panel
  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 1× 3.5mm microphone jack

Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3

Build, cooling & more

Chassis & expansion

26-liter Storm Grey tower available with a normal or transparent tempered-style side cover. Internally features one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, and three M.2 slots (one for WLAN, two for SSDs), plus 3.5" and 2.5" drive bays for easy expansion.

Power supply

Fixed (non-modular) internal PSU assigned by GPU tier: 350W (85% efficiency) on entry builds, scaling to 500W or 850W (90% efficiency) on higher-wattage RTX configurations.

Cooling & lighting

Configurable front, rear, and top system fans with optional ARGB, paired with M.2 and VRM heatsinks. Optional internal ambient lighting and an illuminated Legion wordmark, toggled via the rear lighting switch and Lenovo software.

Lighting switch

Dedicated rear hardware lighting switch lets you cycle or disable internal ARGB lighting without booting into software.

Weight

≈ 14 kg (30.86 lb) — varies with installed drives, cooling, and GPU.

Dimensions

205 × 396.9 × 425.9 mm (8.1" × 15.62" × 16.76").

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm my desktop is the Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 (26IRB8)?
Check the rear or bottom regulatory label for the machine type and the model string "26IRB8," or look for "Legion T5 26IRB8" on the service sticker. You can also confirm the generation in Windows by searching "System Information" and reading the System Model field, which lists the full Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 identifier tied to your Lenovo serial number. Check our guide to finding your model number to track your full specs inside Windows.
02 Can I trade in a Legion Tower 5i that has upgraded or missing parts?
Yes. We purchase desktop hardware in all operational states. Because towers are easy to open, many sellers have swapped RAM, added drives, or changed the graphics card — just grade the parts that are actually installed today using the selectors above. Whether your system boots perfectly, has aftermarket components, runs loud fans, or has a non-functioning GPU, adjusting your configuration and condition choices will lock in a firm cash value.
03 Should I remove my NVMe SSD or wipe it before boxing?
We encourage saving your personal files or game libraries to an external drive or cloud storage and logging out of your Windows account before packaging. You do not need to remove the M.2 SSDs or any drives yourself; our technical team performs certified, multi-pass data sanitation on all incoming storage. Review our detailed protocols on the data erasure protocols information portal.
04 Which configurations raise my Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 trade-in value the most?
The discrete graphics card (GPU) is by far the largest factor in determining market value. Builds with an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti, or RTX 4070 SUPER command a dramatically higher payout than entry tiers running an RTX 3050, RTX 3060, or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT. From there, a 14th Gen Core i7/i9 processor, larger DDR5 capacity (32GB or 64GB), and a high-capacity 1TB–2TB NVMe SSD will each push your final offer higher.
05 Do I need to ship the keyboard, mouse, or power cable with my tower?
We ask that you include the power cable so our intake team can power-test and verify the system on arrival. The included Lenovo Calliope keyboard and mouse are optional and do not affect your quote, so you're welcome to keep them. Once your tower reaches our diagnostics lab and component testing is complete, payment is approved within two working days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed physical check. Your prepaid shipping label is completely free and fully insured.