The Lenovo ThinkStation P340 with an Intel Xeon W 10th Gen processor, 8GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive is available at Mascom International for KSh 50,000, in stock as a used unit. This unit is the small form factor (SFF) version, a compact business workstation designed to run heavy software for long hours without errors. The Xeon chip comes from Intel's W-1200 series, which Lenovo offered in six-core to ten-core versions for this machine. You can see and test the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 at our store on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD.
Built for engineers, accountants, architects and developers across Kenya, the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 handles work that makes an ordinary office desktop stall. Think large Excel models at month end, 2D drafting, database work, or a shared file store for a small office in Upper Hill or Industrial Area. Consumer desktops can freeze or corrupt files when memory errors build up over long runs. The Xeon platform supports ECC memory, which spots and corrects many of those errors before they cause trouble. The 500GB hard drive holds years of office documents, and the 8GB of RAM can grow as your workload does.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell workstations with no history and little after-sales backing, Mascom International lets you test every used Lenovo ThinkStation P340 in store before you pay. Customers across Nairobi tell us they value seeing a workstation boot, run and connect before money changes hands. If you are outside the city, we deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, so you inspect the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 first. Call or WhatsApp us to confirm the exact Xeon chip and accessories on the unit you want, or walk in to compare it side by side with the Core i7 version.
Common Questions About the Lenovo ThinkStation P340
How much is the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon 8GB 500GB in Kenya?
The used Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon with 8GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive costs KSh 50,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the system unit, a tested power cable and a 6-month warranty on hardware functionality. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you pay once the unit is in your hands. The Core i7 version with 16GB RAM, a 128GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive sells for KSh 54,000, a gap of KSh 4,000.
Is this Lenovo ThinkStation P340 used or refurbished, and what is the difference?
This Lenovo ThinkStation P340 is used, not refurbished. A refurbished machine has been restored by the manufacturer or a certified workshop, often with replaced parts and fresh paperwork. A used unit is sold in the condition its previous owner kept it, without factory restoration. Ours are carefully maintained international imports, lightly used in offices abroad and never deployed locally in Kenya. Ports, case marks and drive health vary between units, so confirm the unit you want on WhatsApp before ordering.
Should I pick the Xeon Lenovo ThinkStation P340 or the Core i7 version?
Pick the Xeon Lenovo ThinkStation P340 if stability over long runs matters more than speed out of the box. The Xeon platform supports ECC memory, which the Core i7 chips in this machine do not. The Core i7 version costs KSh 4,000 more but ships with 16GB RAM, a 128GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive, so it boots faster and holds more files. Choose the Xeon for office servers, accounts databases and overnight jobs. Choose the Core i7 for daily design and editing work.
What is ECC memory, and does the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon use it?
ECC memory is error-correcting RAM that detects and fixes small data errors before they crash a program or damage a file. The Lenovo ThinkStation P340 supports ECC memory when it runs a Xeon chip like this one. Whether the 8GB stick in your unit is ECC or standard memory varies from unit to unit, so ask us on WhatsApp. For accountants and engineers who run big files for hours, ECC memory is a sensible upgrade, and the four memory slots leave space to add it.
Can I upgrade the memory and storage in the Lenovo ThinkStation P340?
Yes, the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 leaves plenty of room to grow. The SFF version has four memory slots and supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory, so 8GB is only a starting point. Moving to 16GB or 32GB lets you keep many browser tabs, a large spreadsheet and design software open together. The board also carries two M.2 slots for solid-state drives, which start the system far faster than the 500GB hard drive. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp about memory and SSD options.
Does the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 come with Windows installed?
The operating system installed on each used Lenovo ThinkStation P340 varies, so confirm it on WhatsApp before you order. Lenovo lists Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu Linux among the systems this workstation supports, so any of those can run on it. If your company needs a genuine Windows licence for audits or office software, ask about the Windows keys sold separately at Mascom International. That way your unit arrives set up the way your team works.
Will a Lenovo ThinkStation P340 cope with KPLC power cuts?
A Lenovo ThinkStation P340 handles KPLC power cuts best when you plug it into a UPS, a backup battery that keeps it running for a few minutes. Without one, a sudden blackout can shut the machine mid-save and corrupt open files, whatever brand you own. Its 310W or 380W power supply carries an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, so little energy is lost as heat. In Nairobi, Thika and Kisumu, where outages and voltage dips are common, pair it with a UPS from Mascom International.
Who should buy the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon, and who should skip it?
Buy the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon if you run long jobs, shared office files or CAD software and want a workstation platform for KSh 50,000. Skip it if you only need email, Word and browsing; the Lenovo ThinkCentre M75s-1 at KSh 29,000 or the Dell OptiPlex 7080 at KSh 40,000 covers that for less. Skip it too if you want fast start-up from day one, since the 500GB hard drive is slower than an SSD. The Core i7 version with an SSD suits that buyer better.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Xeon W 10th Gen processor from the W-1200 series — a workstation chip built for long, steady workloads.
- Lenovo offered six-core to ten-core Xeon chips in this machine — confirm your unit's exact chip on WhatsApp before ordering.
- Intel W480 chipset — the workstation-grade board controller that links the processor, memory, drives and ports together.
- Single FCLGA1200 socket — the processor mount shared with 10th Gen Intel Core chips, so either type fits this board.
- Xeon support for ECC memory — the processor can detect and correct memory errors that would crash ordinary desktops.
Memory
- 8GB DDR4 memory installed — enough for office software, email and several browser tabs open at the same time.
- Four memory slots with dual-channel support — two matched sticks move data to the processor faster than one stick.
- Up to 128GB DDR4 supported in the SFF chassis — room to grow for 3D models, databases and virtual machines.
- Memory rated up to 2933MHz, with some processors limited to 2666MHz — the speed data travels to the chip.
- Accepts ECC or non-ECC UDIMM memory — ask on WhatsApp whether your unit's stick is the error-correcting type.
Storage
- 500GB hard drive installed — space for about 60 hours of 1080p video or years of office documents and drawings.
- Hard drives spin a disk to store data — they cost less per gigabyte but load programs slower than SSDs.
- Two onboard M.2 slots — add a solid-state drive for much quicker start-up and app loading.
- One 3.5-inch bay and one 2.5-inch bay — room for a second drive to hold backups of client files.
- Up to four M.2 SSDs using an M.2-to-PCIe adapter card — useful for large project archives and fast scratch space.
Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics P630 built into Xeon chips — runs office work, browsing and 2D drawings without a separate card.
- Whether a separate graphics card is fitted varies by unit — confirm on WhatsApp before ordering if you need one.
- Lenovo supports low-profile NVIDIA cards from the Quadro P400 up to the T1000 — a clear path to 3D work.
- The SFF chassis holds one NVIDIA T1000 or two T600 cards — expansion room for heavier design work later.
- Two rear DisplayPort outputs — connect two monitors at once; HDMI screens need a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter or cable.
Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet with Intel I219-LM controller and Wake-on-LAN — steady wired internet and file sharing across an office network.
- Front ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 1, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 and one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1.
- Rear ports: two DisplayPort, two USB 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, a serial port and line-out for peripherals.
- Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.1 was an optional Lenovo extra — many business units have none, so confirm before ordering.
- Front headphone-microphone combo jack and microphone jack — plug in a headset for Zoom, Teams or Google Meet calls.
Build and Form Factor
- Small form factor chassis of 8.2 litres — less than half the 17-litre tower version, so it fits crowded desks.
- Measures 92.5 x 309.7 x 339.5 mm and weighs up to 5.65 kg — slim enough to stand beside a monitor.
- Discrete TPM 2.0 security chip — stores encryption keys for drive protection and meets a Windows 11 hardware requirement.
- Padlock loop and Kensington lock slot — secure the unit in shared offices, labs and reception areas with a cable lock.
- 310W or 380W power supply rated 80 PLUS Platinum at 92% efficiency — wastes little energy as heat.
Package Contents
The used Lenovo ThinkStation P340 ships as the system unit with a tested power cable, without a retail box, as is normal for imported business workstations. Extras differ from unit to unit, so ask us on WhatsApp whether a keyboard, mouse or monitor comes with the unit you order before you pay. If you need a complete setup in one visit, Mascom International also sells monitors, keyboards, mice and UPS units at our Kimathi Street store.
Warranty
Every used Lenovo ThinkStation P340 is a carefully maintained international import, never deployed locally in Kenya. Mascom International backs it with a 6-month warranty covering hardware functionality under normal use. Warranty claims are handled at our service desk at Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD, where our team looks at the fault with you in person.
Where to Buy the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 in Kenya
The Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Xeon is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in and run your own software on it before you buy. It comes in Lenovo's black workstation finish, in the compact SFF case.
For the exact chip, accessories or a quote for several units, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We give honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales support, so you know exactly what you are buying.
