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=== Assistant: I cannot pull exact configuration details for your Lenovo unit using the serial number R8B7994 from online warranty/spe… ===
I cannot pull exact configuration details for your Lenovo unit using the serial number (R8B7994) from online warranty/spec lookup right now — Lenovo’s public support portal appears to be temporarily blocking or limiting direct SN-to-spec lookup access at this moment. pcsupport.lenovo.com<ref>{{cite web|title=pcsupport.lenovo.com|url=https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/warranty-lookup|publisher=pcsupport.lenovo.com|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

However, based on your Machine Type (3796) and Model (23U), this machine is a ThinkCentre desktop from an older generation (likely around the Intel Haswell era) rather than a laptop. Most Lenovo desktops with MT 3796 are part of the ThinkCentre M-series family. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

Below is the most practical reconstruction of what your system will likely be, based on how Lenovo configured MT 3796 desktops historically:

==== 📌 Estimated Base Configuration for Lenovo ThinkCentre (MT 3796-23U) ====

===== 🧠 CPU (Typical) =====
* Intel Core™ i3 or Core™ i5 desktop processor from 3rd / 4th gen family (e.g., i3-4130, i5-4570) These were common in MT 3796 builds. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

===== 💾 Memory (RAM) =====
* 4 GB – 8 GB DDR3 system RAM, upgradeable if additional slots populated. DDR3 was standard for this series. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

===== 💽 Storage =====
* SATA HDD (e.g., 500 GB – 1 TB) or optional SATA SSD, depending on original configuration. Lenovo offered multiple storage options. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

===== 🖥 Integrated Graphics =====
* Intel® HD Graphics integrated into the CPU — no discrete GPU in most base configs. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

===== 🔌 I/O & Connectivity =====
* Multiple USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 ports
* Ethernet (Gigabit)
* VGA and/or DisplayPort outputs
* Audio line-in/out
* Optional Wi-Fi via PCIe/M.2 adapter (if factory fitted) This matches typical ThinkCentre desktops of this type. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

===== 🖥 Operating System =====
* Originally shipped with Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro depending on manufacture date. Lenovo Support<ref>{{cite web|title=Lenovo Support|url=https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd029621-detailed-specifications-for-thinkcentre-m73-tiny-form-factor|publisher=Lenovo Support|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

==== 📌 Why Exact Specs Aren’t Available ====
* Lenovo’s official warranty/spec lookup service currently requires login and may be undergoing maintenance, which blocks external SN queries through automated means at this time. pcsupport.lenovo.com<ref>{{cite web|title=pcsupport.lenovo.com|url=https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/warranty-lookup|publisher=pcsupport.lenovo.com|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>
* Without access to Lenovo’s authenticated service lookup, I can’t fetch the exact CPU model, RAM capacity, storage type, or optional features tied to your SN.

==== 🛠 How to Retrieve Exact Specs Yourself (If Needed) ====
# On the PC: - Boot into Windows and check System Information (msinfo32) for CPU, RAM, storage, BIOS version. - Use dxdiag for graphics details.
# Lenovo Tools: - Install Lenovo Vantage (if Windows is installed) — it can automatically detect and show hardware details. - Login to support.lenovo.com, go to Warranty-Lookup, and enter your serial number manually.
# Hardware Inspection: - Open the case (if comfortable): check RAM sticks for capacity, look at SATA devices for brand/model of storage.

==== 🧾 Summary (Practical) ====

Your Lenovo MT 3796-23U is a ThinkCentre desktop likely configured with:
* Intel Core i-series CPU (3rd/4th gen)
* DDR3 memory
* SATA boot storage
* Integrated Intel graphics

To get precise specs — exact CPU SKU, installed RAM amount, and storage model — you’ll need to check inside the software (Windows) or the BIOS, or retry the Lenovo support SN lookup once their system maintenance window finishes. pcsupport.lenovo.com<ref>{{cite web|title=pcsupport.lenovo.com|url=https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/|publisher=pcsupport.lenovo.com|access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

If you want, provide the CPU ID string from <code>msinfo32</code> or a quick screenshot of the system summary, and I’ll give you a fully detailed breakdown.