A compact budget desktop with great upgrade options and port offerings

The Lenovo IdeaCentre 310S is a great option for anyone looking to upgrade their desktop computer. Although it is half the size of a traditional desktop computer, it offers enough processing power, storage space and memory to handle all your computing needs.

This machine can be transformed into a home entertainment center by connecting all your peripherals via USB and HDMI.

The price of a desktop varies depending upon how it is configured. Which storage solution and processor do you prefer?

The Lenovo IdeaCentre 310S is the cheapest option.

* Processor: AMD E2 2.00-GHz / 1MB (9030)

* Memory: 4GB-8GB DDR4

* AMD Integrated graphics

* Storage drive: 1TB 5400RPM HDD

* DVD Recordable optical storage

* OS: Windows 10 Home

The Cloud and the Lenovo IdeaCentre310S

Lenovo Family Cloud is a great piece of software. The compact desktop can be used as a data storage centre for your entire family. The Family Cloud app makes it easy to store all your important documents, photos, videos, music and other files wirelessly and securely on the computer. You can also backup files from your smartphone or other smart devices.

Desktops in the 300 series have beautiful designs. These towers are compact and sleek, with slightly angular fronts. The 310S is more appealing than most desktops' rectangular construction.

It is easy to access the tower and set up the hardware. Two screws are located at the rear of the tower that allow the right side panel, when taken out, to slide open.

It can connect to any high-definition display, regardless of its size, via the HDMI or VGA ports. The tower is lightweight at less than 10 pounds and can be easily moved from one room to the next.

The system boasts a high level of performance thanks to its AMD processor and 8GB of memory. Although it isn't a multimedia powerhouse it can still handle standard multimedia well. The AMD A9 processor configuration is recommended to get up to 3.20GHz. 8GB is better than 4GB. You can also choose a 7200RPM hard disk instead of a 5400RPM.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre 310S is a great value for money. It has an excellent I/O interface, decent upgrade options and a small but durable tower design.