Finally, you have fixed the problem on the Lenovo M920Q, where the CPU power is limited to around 5W when a GPU card is installed. I found this issue discussed in many forums and noticed that several UA-cam channels struggled with it. I watched a few videos about installing a GPU on this tiny PC, and their CPUs were running at around 5W, resulting in game performance of only about 30fps. Well done, dude!
ETA prime basically re-did this video recently but he did give you a prominent recommendation and shout out. This is the first vid I’ve been served up from your channel by the YT Great Old Ones, so natch I liked it and subscribed on the spot. Nice production values, dig the semi ambient music at loooow volume, thanks be to Jeebus. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Really like the case you made and luv the Gigantor power supply from Lenovo. 👍
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the 3D printed case. Your support means a lot, and I’m excited to have you as a subscriber. Stay tuned for more builds and upgrades!
Great video and great solution!!! Too bad that the LP version of the rtx 3050 is WAY slower than the original 8 GB model that needs external power and has more streaming threads. BUT this is super impressive - congratulations on this build - remarkable!
This is sick. I just bought a 3D printer on Black Friday, maybe I’ll create one of these, it’d be awesome to have a little console sized gaming PC in my living room
I have the same setup i5 9500T + MSI GTX 1050 Ti 4G LP + ThrottleStop but I'm having bottleneck and cause network lag fro 2 to 5s on Warzone 2.0 and PUBG :) only on first drop. Good thing after lag it runs smoothly around 85% CPU usage. I used this mini pc for comshop gaming and arcade also 2.5 years now :)
The Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF (Small Form Factor) has a PCIe x16 slot, but it’s positioned quite close to the power supply unit (PSU). If you’re planning to install a GPU, consider using the available PCIe x4 slot instead. However, keep in mind that the Dell SFF chassis doesn’t provide ample room for airflow, especially for dual-slot GPUs. If you go ahead and install a dual-slot GPU, it might run too hot, resulting in increased noise and potential throttling of GPU performance. To play it safe, I recommend opting for a single-slot, low-profile GPU for your PC.
Brilliant! I have 2 Lenovo M720q. I have already upgraded them to have SSD and 16gb RAM. now I think a GPU upgrade is a must. Thank you for sharing! I hope you get a lot of blessings for sharing this. Thanks. Done Subbed
Great mod. Love how u do it, and how u explained it. With your permission i am gonna use your idea, we are letting go this year some lenovos thinkcenter with good cpu at work, and ill take one. The only different thing i would do is that there is a plastic yellow/orange colour very thin, which is used to prevent touching metals in electronics, i would go for that, its quite cheap, very thin, and its adhesive. Thats the only thing i would have done different. Other than that GREAT!!!! Ty for the idea and your video. U have won a subscriber for life.
I loved the video and I would also like to do that since I have a ThinkCentre M920x Tiny, I don't know if I can also put a 3050 in it to improve it a little. Since it has an 8th Generation Intel i7 and 16 GB of ram memory. In addition, the case that was made in 3D printing is very good since you can put the 3050 in it, for example, and it has better air flow. In addition, in this video they tell you what you have to do and what you should buy, such as the adapter for the video card and the 230W AC adapter.
Is there any way to deal with the power issue for the CPU being stuck at 5w on Linux, I was thinking about installing Steam OS and making it a steam deck style mini gaming PC.
I watched some videos on UA-cam where they stopped the BD-PROCHOT throttle via command prompt. I want to try it as well. Once I succeed or fail, I will update you with a follow-up comment. Thank you.
i think lenovo using their laptop power brick for their sff pc is kinda smart, now you can actually upgrade the gpu and not thinking about the that weird sff psu anymore
Thanks, I'll give it a try! I did something similar a few months ago, but I did go another route - I wanted to have as much cpu and Gpu power as possible (while still being reasonable). I'm using a m720q with the i7 9700T, 32gb of memory and an (somewhat) external RX6700XT which is being fed by an external power supply. I put the whole setup in a hifi case from a broken onkyo AV receiver unit. I had to deal with massive cpu throttling and saw pretty bad cpu Temps with the stock cooler, so I designed and 3D printed a bracket so I can fit a 120mm AIO water cooler on the cpu, but the system still suffers from major throttling, even though the Temps are perfect (around 55ish deg C under load) and the Gpu is powered externally. Maybe this will help my throttling issues!
So cool! i happened to have one of these lying around, its a 7th gen intel processor so its a bit different, but mostly the same when i saw this video i was like huh i dont remember seeing a PCIE slot, pulled it out my drawer and realised the slot was never installed, problaly on lower end versions or versions for large corporation orders where it would not be utilized, so yeah this thing was just junk layinf around basically never used dont remember how i got it but now im gonna order a Pcie slot solder that on make sure all the traces lead to the chipset and then see if i can replicate what you did, will be a fun project ty for the inspiration!
Hey, just had a quick question about what you’re using to hold your screws in place. It seems like you have a piece that’s fixed to the screw holes so you can screw into something instead of plastic. Could you point me in the right direction to find those? I’m actually making the same unit right now as we speak, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
The diameter of the female srews hole is 4.7mm, so you can use Female Thread Brass Cylinder Knurled Threaded Round Insert Embedment Nuts, M3 x 5 x 5mm, and insert them using a soldering iron.
@ brilliant, I wasn’t even thinking about using a soldering iron to melt the plastic I was gonna use glue, but that works out even better and it makes it more permanent, thank you so much. I appreciate it. Also did anyone ever figure out how to make this work with Linux, and is there some sort of throttle pipe app available for Linux. I would love to make us into like a steam deck ish gaming console.
Bardzo fajna opcja. Osobiście posiadam inny TinyPC bez takiego gniazda więc po zastosowaniu adaptera z NVMe x4 to PCIe x16 mam 4 linie PCIe 3.0 i też działa przyjemnie. Jedyny minus, że muszę korzystać z dysku SSD i nie jest to tak estetyczne jak u Ciebie ale da się. Pozdrawiam z Polski👍🏻
If you’re considering purchasing a compact Lenovo PC, I recommend opting for either the Lenovo M920X or the Lenovo P330 Tiny instead of the Lenovo M920q or Lenovo M720q. Here’s why: both the Lenovo M920X and the Lenovo P330 Tiny come with built-in support for 65W CPUs and graphics cards. That means you won’t need to tinker with anything-they’ll work right out of the box. all these model has physical the same. Thank you.
The 3D printable file had some issues, which I have corrected. The updated version is now available on the Printables page. Please consider downloading the new file. Thank you.
@itggear3400 Thanks for the updated file. I saw Tins original design and wanted to change the top air vents like you did. So its perfect for me. Also I suggested he use Throttlestop in his original video 😊
The 135W Lenovo AC adapter is suitable for a 65W CPU. If you plan to install a GPU on a Lenovo tiny PC, you should consider at least a 175W AC adapter. Thank you.
I feel scammed now I bought 2 weeks ago i5 4570+16gb ram + motherboard 1150 for 90$. Going to buy a gpu used now to be able to play cs2 at atleast 70-150fps. Nice video!
The MSI RTX 3050 is 174mm in length, while the Gigabyte RTX 3050 LP is 181mm in length, which is close to the 182.9mm depth of the Lenovo 920q. I think it should still fit, but you might need to adjust the front bezel to create more room for the GPU if any part blocks the space. Thank you.
This is amazing, also earned a sub, keep up the great work! I have a question, would it be possible to fit an RTX 4060 LP in there, or not as it would require some kind of external power, would there be any solution to this?
Lenovo M920q/M720q do not support GPU cards or 65W CPUs by default. However, the Lenovo M920x and P330 Tiny (from the same series) can support 65W CPUs and 50W GPUs when paired with a 35W CPU. When a graphics card is installed in the Lenovo M920q’s PCIe slot, the BIOS limits the CPU power to around 5W, causing the PC to run very slowly. Therefore, I believe that installing an RTX 4060, which has a 115W TDP, would not be supported by the Lenovo M920q motherboard. This is because the motherboard cannot handle the power requirements for that GPU, as the CPU and GPU do not draw power directly from the AC adapter. Instead, the motherboard converts 20V DC to 12V, which limits its capabilities. Thank you
Is it possible to include a fan bracket on the 3d printed housing directly on top of the cpu? I was thinking a slim fan as exhaust. Sorry if the question seems foolish, never use 3d printer before.
I’ve also shared the 3D model file in Sketch format so you can modify it for your specific fan. To make it, we need to precisely measure the specific component that we want to add. Thank you.
Thanks for reaching out! Based on my research, the 230W and 300W Lenovo square bit chargers are generally compatible with Lenovo M920q and M90q models. However, it's always best to double-check with the seller or Lenovo's official support to ensure compatibility with your specific device. If you have any doubts, you might want to consider purchasing a charger specifically recommended for your model to avoid any potential issues.
does this upgrade work on the 720q also? as i have researched it should have the same mobo. but i once saw someone posting about the 720q can only handle 55w gpu?
The Lenovo M720q also has a PCIe slot, so you can install a GPU card. However, this model does not support GPUs by default, and it will limit the CPU to run at very low power, causing the PC to run too slowly. Therefore, we need to use ThrottleStop to disable throttling. Thank you.
Unfortunately, the Lenovo M920q motherboard has only three holes for CPU cooler mounting screws, so we cannot install a standard CPU cooler on it since a standard CPU cooler has four screws. Thank you.
Can you please post the .step files for this, I want to make some mods of my own and it’s really hard with using just the stl files. Awesome video and you inspired me!
Love that little card it's so little Mormally I hate both 3050's 6GB and 8GB but damn I love the LP one I'd get one if I didn't already have a 6600 or if I was looking for an SFF build
Is it okay to use the 170w or the 135w power adaptor? And is it okay if I use different riser than the one on the video? For example a x8 to x16 riser I need to PO first to buy that specific riser for lenovo and have to wait at least 2 months if I buy that model
Esto me interesa porque un canal de habla hispana hizo algo similar , al cambiar el procesador por uno qnct de AliExpress , se podria cambiar el procesador y agregar la tarjeta grafica juntos ?
I bought it from a nearby computer shop for $45, and it’s the only one available in stock. So, whether it’s 135W or 230W doesn’t really matter-it only costs a few bucks more.
The adapter used in this video is a 230W AC power adapter for Lenovo laptops. It is not compatible with HP products as it has a square pin. Please check the link in the video description for more details. It is an Amazon product that also provides detailed information about the product specifications and compatibility. Thank you.
I know you got this specific model of Lenovo because it is dirty cheap, but it would be nice to see the performance on an 11th gen or newer tiny PC with the same GPU.
Currently, I am working on the Lenovo M90q, which is powered by an Intel Core i5-10500T and an RTX A2000 12GB or RTX 3050 LP. It might not meet your requirements exactly, but it's close. You can check the progress on my channel's community post here: ua-cam.com/channels/BpFmXURDoUpKGj43Uot0Ag.htmlcommunity?lb=UgkxlrzBODcBEQAZRD2yt3pR0ehf1rZKSQsS
Been having a bit of an issue with my almkst identical setup. I'm running a P330 Tiny and a 3050 6GB single-slot card with 32gb of ram and a 230W power brick. It can sit in a full stress test for quite a while and be completely fine, and then in games it just decides tk shut down after a while. I suspect this is an overheating issue, but I would think that would be exposed by the stress test as well.
Because when you run a GPU stress test, the PC only fully loads the GPU, and the CPU is not fully utilized. This is unlike playing a game where both the CPU and GPU are under heavy load at the same time. Try setting the GPU power limit to 80% using MSI Afterburner. In my experience, setting the power limit to 80% for a 70W GPU results in it running around 50W to 60W, with only a 2-3 FPS reduction in-game. Thank you.
Sounds like a solid choice! The RX 6400’s low power consumption and slim design should fit perfectly without any modifications. However, it should work on the Lenovo M920x and Lenovo P330 Tiny only, as these PCs have ventilation on the top cover right above the GPU location. It should not work on the Lenovo M920q and Lenovo M720q. I’ve seen a few videos where people installed single-slot LP GPUs on the Lenovo M920q and had to drill many holes in the top cover to make the GPU temperature usable. This can seriously damage the PC more than using 3D printed materials, as we can always revert to the original housing at any time.
@@itggear the closest available here is the p340 tiny so I will probably try it using that. Also I can just cut a large hole and slap on a magnetic dust filter on it
I have mine with a Yeston 1650 LP single slot. Looks just like a RX550 or RX6400. I'm even seeing a small single slot 1060 6gb start to surface on my AliExpress feed.
@@itggear Lenovo ThinkStation P330 Tiny Top assemble 02CW663 I installed this top assemble on my m920. And I’m using rx6400. The rx6400 FAN and the hole on this assembly are misaligned.
Yes, the Lenovo P330 Tiny supports 50W GPUs like the Quadro T1000/P1000 or RX6400 when paired with a 35W CPU like the i5-9500T. It also supports a 65W CPU without a GPU installed. Unlike the M920q, it does not support a GPU or a 65W CPU. However, I'm not sure if the Lenovo P330 Tiny can run a 70W GPU like the RTX 3050 LP or A2000 without throttle, as I haven't tested it yet. Thank you.
The AMD Radeon RX 6400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 have some key differences. The RX 6400 has a faster GPU clock speed and lower power consumption, making it more efficient. However, the RTX 3050 offers significantly better performance with higher floating-point operations, more VRAM, and support for DLSS, which enhances gaming visuals and performance. If you’re looking for better gaming performance and features, the RTX 3050 is the superior choice.
Daamm bro, i need help! want to built like you with rx6400, but pcei riser adapter (09Aj940) is not available in ma country by any means, can i go with " simple x8 to x16 riser cable" instead of this specific 09Aj940 part, will it work, will impact performance?? Please reply i want to build this 😢
The PCIe slot on the Lenovo M920q/M720q/P330 Tiny is not a standard PCIe slot. The first block of the PCIe slot is wider than a standard one, and the PCIe slot on the Lenovo M920q is shallower than the standard PCIe slot. The PCIe slot on Lenovo Tiny Gen5 is also different from the next generation. This means that you can only use PCIe risers for this PC generation, and you cannot use them with other PCIe slots, even for Lenovo, from different generations. Thank you.
For the same price you could have bought a SFF computer such as the Lenovo V530S and saved all the 3D printing to make the case fit. You would also have a PCIe x16 port instead of a x8 port.
For Lenovo M920q and M720q, they do not support 65W CPUs. We cannot install any other CPU cooler because they use a 3-screw mounting hole, unlike a standard CPU cooler that uses a 4-screw mounting hole following the LGA CPU socket standard. Thank you.
@@itggearI want to create a plastic CPU bracket with a 3-hole mount using a 3D printer. This bracket will serve as an adapter to mount a 65W CPU coolers. thank you
New 3D Case Printing Improvement Update: ua-cam.com/video/pNyUFKVOzfQ/v-deo.html
Finally, you have fixed the problem on the Lenovo M920Q, where the CPU power is limited to around 5W when a GPU card is installed. I found this issue discussed in many forums and noticed that several UA-cam channels struggled with it. I watched a few videos about installing a GPU on this tiny PC, and their CPUs were running at around 5W, resulting in game performance of only about 30fps. Well done, dude!
How do I workaround the 5W limitation on a Linux (Debian 12) system?
@@franzpleurmann2585 install windows
@@franzpleurmann2585 probably use wine
I love when people answer "Why not?" To the question "Why". Bravo sir.
My answer to why is: energy efficiency, less space and clutter, and a satisfaction of my minimalist fetish.
@@unrealbot3027 I love this
EXACTLY !!!
ETA prime basically re-did this video recently but he did give you a prominent recommendation and shout out. This is the first vid I’ve been served up from your channel by the YT Great Old Ones, so natch I liked it and subscribed on the spot. Nice production values, dig the semi ambient music at loooow volume, thanks be to Jeebus. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Really like the case you made and luv the Gigantor power supply from Lenovo. 👍
Cool, thanks
damn you sick with it, definitely got a subscriber today. The subscribe on the 3dprinted case got me, great build man
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the 3D printed case. Your support means a lot, and I’m excited to have you as a subscriber. Stay tuned for more builds and upgrades!
Great video and great solution!!! Too bad that the LP version of the rtx 3050 is WAY slower than the original 8 GB model that needs external power and has more streaming threads. BUT this is super impressive - congratulations on this build - remarkable!
Thanks for the info!
RTX A2000 with cooler mod to SingleSlot. This is the way i go :)
Impressive performance for how small it is.
May be you lost for a giant power brick? PC is not so small with it for now
We have millions of these at work time to create a LEGION of mini gaming pcs 😂
And it's a lenovo ironically. Sooo........
for reaal, i have HP Elitedesk Mini G5 (i5 8500t + 16GB RAM), an i added a RX 6600, is really good
@@KevinG761 you're using a riser with it or how did it fit
@@Gh0styGames yeah, external riser, m.2 to pcie x16, but nvme only have x4 pci lines, work perfectly
@@KevinG761 oh it's outside the case gotcha
This is sick. I just bought a 3D printer on Black Friday, maybe I’ll create one of these, it’d be awesome to have a little console sized gaming PC in my living room
what a beauty. the case looks rough but SFF computers have a special place in my heart.
Please check the new video with the new printed case in the pinned comment section. Thank you.
I have the same setup i5 9500T + MSI GTX 1050 Ti 4G LP + ThrottleStop but I'm having bottleneck and cause network lag fro 2 to 5s on Warzone 2.0 and PUBG :) only on first drop. Good thing after lag it runs smoothly around 85% CPU usage. I used this mini pc for comshop gaming and arcade also 2.5 years now :)
Have fun!
@@itggear I think, it would be perfect if i7 9700T or i9 🤩 but still expensive
Yeah I'm having so much fun of power consumption is very low at 115w max wall socket
@@hanztvph an i9 9th gen is equivilant to a i3 14th gen, but 13 and 14 gen cpus suck
@@hanztvph try to upgrade to a rx 6400 or a single slot rtx 3050 6gb (with modding gpu to add single slot cooler n stuff like on wx 2100 or 3100
What amazing video, trully console type
Welldone mate
I hope more company just built tiny pc with gpu upgrade like you did..
Was waiting this video for guide
Modding a computer like in the 70' and 80' it's awesome !
I have to put this card in my optiplex 7050sff with an i7 7700 and 24 gb of ram! Thank you very much your video motivated me a lot！
The Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF (Small Form Factor) has a PCIe x16 slot, but it’s positioned quite close to the power supply unit (PSU). If you’re planning to install a GPU, consider using the available PCIe x4 slot instead. However, keep in mind that the Dell SFF chassis doesn’t provide ample room for airflow, especially for dual-slot GPUs. If you go ahead and install a dual-slot GPU, it might run too hot, resulting in increased noise and potential throttling of GPU performance. To play it safe, I recommend opting for a single-slot, low-profile GPU for your PC.
@@itggear thank you!!🙏
Any recommendations ? The arc 310 maybe?
AMAZING
Great build. You got a new subscriber
Awesome dude finally seen a mini pc build successfully.
Glad you like it!
Now that's a gaming powerhouse... Brilliant
Brilliant! I have 2 Lenovo M720q. I have already upgraded them to have SSD and 16gb RAM. now I think a GPU upgrade is a must.
Thank you for sharing! I hope you get a lot of blessings for sharing this. Thanks.
Done Subbed
Very nice!
It is doable. I have m720q. And bought the same graphics card he has. It works.
@@dorothyrivera7168 thats reassuring to hear. Did you build the case the same way?
@@balotibaya2i did. Also downloaded his stl file. Just make sure you download throttle stop
The result is amazing IMO.
This is something..X'tra ordinary, Good . Would like to try oneday.
It's one cute pc, great work bro🎉
finally a cheap mini pc build that is powerful
That is very impressive
Great mod. Love how u do it, and how u explained it.
With your permission i am gonna use your idea, we are letting go this year some lenovos thinkcenter with good cpu at work, and ill take one. The only different thing i would do is that there is a plastic yellow/orange colour very thin, which is used to prevent touching metals in electronics, i would go for that, its quite cheap, very thin, and its adhesive. Thats the only thing i would have done different. Other than that GREAT!!!! Ty for the idea and your video. U have won a subscriber for life.
brilliant work. wish i had the time and know how to pull this off
Have the same combo, but upgraded to a i5 9400F (65W) and 32 gbs of ram, it came around ~$400 but totally worth it
I use i9 9900T in a M910x
Nice work in fusion & 3d print;]
Thank you for watching!
Another Level, Congratulations
I loved the video and I would also like to do that since I have a ThinkCentre M920x Tiny, I don't know if I can also put a 3050 in it to improve it a little. Since it has an 8th Generation Intel i7 and 16 GB of ram memory. In addition, the case that was made in 3D printing is very good since you can put the 3050 in it, for example, and it has better air flow. In addition, in this video they tell you what you have to do and what you should buy, such as the adapter for the video card and the 230W AC adapter.
Very nice idea
Amazing.
i'd love to learn how to 3d print things. is there a course that teaches how to do it?
I learned basic SketchUp on UA-cam. Thank you.
Can i buy this from you? Seriously?
subscribing you man, great work
Thanks! Your support means a lot.
Is there any way to deal with the power issue for the CPU being stuck at 5w on Linux, I was thinking about installing Steam OS and making it a steam deck style mini gaming PC.
I watched some videos on UA-cam where they stopped the BD-PROCHOT throttle via command prompt. I want to try it as well. Once I succeed or fail, I will update you with a follow-up comment. Thank you.
i think lenovo using their laptop power brick for their sff pc is kinda smart, now you can actually upgrade the gpu and not thinking about the that weird sff psu anymore
It’s a tiny PC project with a volume of only 1 liter, making it much smaller than an SFF desktop PC and even smaller than a laptop.
Thanks, I'll give it a try! I did something similar a few months ago, but I did go another route - I wanted to have as much cpu and Gpu power as possible (while still being reasonable). I'm using a m720q with the i7 9700T, 32gb of memory and an (somewhat) external RX6700XT which is being fed by an external power supply. I put the whole setup in a hifi case from a broken onkyo AV receiver unit. I had to deal with massive cpu throttling and saw pretty bad cpu Temps with the stock cooler, so I designed and 3D printed a bracket so I can fit a 120mm AIO water cooler on the cpu, but the system still suffers from major throttling, even though the Temps are perfect (around 55ish deg C under load) and the Gpu is powered externally. Maybe this will help my throttling issues!
Bro your concept is great! I would love to see do that with an rtx 4060 lp, that would be acutally nuts
Muy interesante, la verdad. 👌🙂
So cool! i happened to have one of these lying around, its a 7th gen intel processor so its a bit different, but mostly the same when i saw this video i was like huh i dont remember seeing a PCIE slot, pulled it out my drawer and realised the slot was never installed, problaly on lower end versions or versions for large corporation orders where it would not be utilized, so yeah this thing was just junk layinf around basically never used dont remember how i got it but now im gonna order a Pcie slot solder that on make sure all the traces lead to the chipset and then see if i can replicate what you did, will be a fun project ty for the inspiration!
Hey, just had a quick question about what you’re using to hold your screws in place. It seems like you have a piece that’s fixed to the screw holes so you can screw into something instead of plastic. Could you point me in the right direction to find those? I’m actually making the same unit right now as we speak, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
The diameter of the female srews hole is 4.7mm, so you can use Female Thread Brass Cylinder Knurled Threaded Round Insert Embedment Nuts, M3 x 5 x 5mm, and insert them using a soldering iron.
@ brilliant, I wasn’t even thinking about using a soldering iron to melt the plastic I was gonna use glue, but that works out even better and it makes it more permanent, thank you so much. I appreciate it. Also did anyone ever figure out how to make this work with Linux, and is there some sort of throttle pipe app available for Linux. I would love to make us into like a steam deck ish gaming console.
Excellent brother
cool, love your idea !
Bardzo fajna opcja. Osobiście posiadam inny TinyPC bez takiego gniazda więc po zastosowaniu adaptera z NVMe x4 to PCIe x16 mam 4 linie PCIe 3.0 i też działa przyjemnie. Jedyny minus, że muszę korzystać z dysku SSD i nie jest to tak estetyczne jak u Ciebie ale da się. Pozdrawiam z Polski👍🏻
Thank you friend. I'm gonna get it resin printed in polished transparent and put leds in it.
Have fun!
Hello, nuce video, is it feasible to remove the DP port from the GPU and modify the heatsink to reduce its height?
If you want a single-slot low-profile RTX 3050, check out the Yeston RTX 3050 LP single slot.
woow its amazing... thanks for it... i want build like this,,, searching second hand too
If you’re considering purchasing a compact Lenovo PC, I recommend opting for either the Lenovo M920X or the Lenovo P330 Tiny instead of the Lenovo M920q or Lenovo M720q. Here’s why: both the Lenovo M920X and the Lenovo P330 Tiny come with built-in support for 65W CPUs and graphics cards. That means you won’t need to tinker with anything-they’ll work right out of the box. all these model has physical the same. Thank you.
Nice video! Do you have the STL file that we can download or modify?
I’ve updated the link for the printable 3D model files in the video description. Thank you.
@@itggear Awesome! Thank you so much!! :) I just ordered a Lenovo M920Q and saw your video. Awesome job on the 3d printable case!
The 3D printable file had some issues, which I have corrected. The updated version is now available on the Printables page. Please consider downloading the new file. Thank you.
@@itggear Thanks! Just re-downloaded the files. Great job! :)
@itggear3400 Thanks for the updated file. I saw Tins original design and wanted to change the top air vents like you did. So its perfect for me. Also I suggested he use Throttlestop in his original video 😊
Hey big man, is a 230W power supply necessary? or would a 135W one work fine?
The 135W Lenovo AC adapter is suitable for a 65W CPU. If you plan to install a GPU on a Lenovo tiny PC, you should consider at least a 175W AC adapter. Thank you.
I feel scammed now I bought 2 weeks ago i5 4570+16gb ram + motherboard 1150 for 90$. Going to buy a gpu used now to be able to play cs2 at atleast 70-150fps. Nice video!
This is amazing work! Does this mod only work with the msi 3050 lp or will it also work with the gigabyte 3050 lp? Thank you in advance!
The MSI RTX 3050 is 174mm in length, while the Gigabyte RTX 3050 LP is 181mm in length, which is close to the 182.9mm depth of the Lenovo 920q. I think it should still fit, but you might need to adjust the front bezel to create more room for the GPU if any part blocks the space. Thank you.
@@itggear Can I install VGA on my ThinkCentre M715Q?
This is amazing, also earned a sub, keep up the great work! I have a question, would it be possible to fit an RTX 4060 LP in there, or not as it would require some kind of external power, would there be any solution to this?
Lenovo M920q/M720q do not support GPU cards or 65W CPUs by default. However, the Lenovo M920x and P330 Tiny (from the same series) can support 65W CPUs and 50W GPUs when paired with a 35W CPU. When a graphics card is installed in the Lenovo M920q’s PCIe slot, the BIOS limits the CPU power to around 5W, causing the PC to run very slowly. Therefore, I believe that installing an RTX 4060, which has a 115W TDP, would not be supported by the Lenovo M920q motherboard. This is because the motherboard cannot handle the power requirements for that GPU, as the CPU and GPU do not draw power directly from the AC adapter. Instead, the motherboard converts 20V DC to 12V, which limits its capabilities. Thank you
@@itggear Ah I see I was just about to ask that
@@itggearso if I got the p330 tiny, could I upgrade to the newer gpus?
@@chaddle420yes, you could with the GPUs at 65W or less. May be new Intel GPUs.
how would this work with a m90q gen 3 or gen 4?
Is it possible to include a fan bracket on the 3d printed housing directly on top of the cpu? I was thinking a slim fan as exhaust. Sorry if the question seems foolish, never use 3d printer before.
I’ve also shared the 3D model file in Sketch format so you can modify it for your specific fan. To make it, we need to precisely measure the specific component that we want to add. Thank you.
Where are the files
@itgear did you use the 230w or the 300w PSU?
I use a 230W AC adapter. Thank you.
@@itggear awesome thank you! Great project! Thank you for posting
what is...and where did you get...that electric screwdriver?
is the charger in the link compatible with this device. cuz when i ask from the ebay seller, said its not compatible. please let me know.
Thanks for reaching out! Based on my research, the 230W and 300W Lenovo square bit chargers are generally compatible with Lenovo M920q and M90q models. However, it's always best to double-check with the seller or Lenovo's official support to ensure compatibility with your specific device. If you have any doubts, you might want to consider purchasing a charger specifically recommended for your model to avoid any potential issues.
@itggear3400 thanks man really appreciate it 🙏
Nice video you deserve a subscribe and like for this video bro. Keep it up.
I appreciate it!
When you use throttle stop. Do you have to disassemble it every you turn on and off the PC? Or is it a one time only?
We can set the startup app to run ThrottleStop when Windows starts, or we can activate it manually whenever needed.
what graphics card do you recommend if i have a intel i5 7th gen on a dell optiplex 3050?
does this upgrade work on the 720q also? as i have researched it should have the same mobo. but i once saw someone posting about the 720q can only handle 55w gpu?
The Lenovo M720q also has a PCIe slot, so you can install a GPU card. However, this model does not support GPUs by default, and it will limit the CPU to run at very low power, causing the PC to run too slowly. Therefore, we need to use ThrottleStop to disable throttling. Thank you.
Good Performance 😁
How did you make the support bracket for the gpu?
Awesome Video but I'd use something other then paper, Kapton Tape is the best option IMO, put it on the back of the card.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try it out.
You should make the whole top mesh and put a low profile noctua cooler on the cpu
Unfortunately, the Lenovo M920q motherboard has only three holes for CPU cooler mounting screws, so we cannot install a standard CPU cooler on it since a standard CPU cooler has four screws. Thank you.
Can you please post the .step files for this, I want to make some mods of my own and it’s really hard with using just the stl files. Awesome video and you inspired me!
I create these files using SketchUp, which does not have an option to export .STEP files. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Love that little card it's so little
Mormally I hate both 3050's 6GB and 8GB but damn I love the LP one I'd get one if I didn't already have a 6600 or if I was looking for an SFF build
Is it okay to use the 170w or the 135w power adaptor?
And is it okay if I use different riser than the one on the video? For example a x8 to x16 riser
I need to PO first to buy that specific riser for lenovo and have to wait at least 2 months if I buy that model
My laptop has a 45w i5 9300H and an 80W RTX 2060 and have a 180W power brick and it has been fine
Esto me interesa porque un canal de habla hispana hizo algo similar , al cambiar el procesador por uno qnct de AliExpress , se podria cambiar el procesador y agregar la tarjeta grafica juntos ?
Yes, it's possible to change the processor and add the graphics card together, similar to what was shown on the Spanish-speaking channel.
Cuál canal amigo ? veo varios videos recientes de estas mini PC sff hp con tarjeta gráfica pero no en español
Nice one!
Thanks!
The larger power brick doesnt benefit it entirely. Its capped at a bios level to 135w or whatever. Yours will work but there is a usable limit.
I bought it from a nearby computer shop for $45, and it’s the only one available in stock. So, whether it’s 135W or 230W doesn’t really matter-it only costs a few bucks more.
Wow😮😮😮
what have you made from what 😮😮😮
I think I will try to make this as my first pc build
Incredible built, many thx for sharing!
Do you know how steam pubg is running on it?
Good project, i wish i can build one for my brother haha.
You can do it!
What's the name of the adapter cord for that and in what wattage? I want to just buy the extension adapter to fit my hp power brick
The adapter used in this video is a 230W AC power adapter for Lenovo laptops. It is not compatible with HP products as it has a square pin. Please check the link in the video description for more details. It is an Amazon product that also provides detailed information about the product specifications and compatibility. Thank you.
Is that pc in the back in the Jonsbo z20? I have the same tower so I couldn’t help but notice. It’s a very compact but aesthetically pleasing tower.
Yes, it is.
I know you got this specific model of Lenovo because it is dirty cheap, but it would be nice to see the performance on an 11th gen or newer tiny PC with the same GPU.
Currently, I am working on the Lenovo M90q, which is powered by an Intel Core i5-10500T and an RTX A2000 12GB or RTX 3050 LP. It might not meet your requirements exactly, but it's close. You can check the progress on my channel's community post here: ua-cam.com/channels/BpFmXURDoUpKGj43Uot0Ag.htmlcommunity?lb=UgkxlrzBODcBEQAZRD2yt3pR0ehf1rZKSQsS
Been having a bit of an issue with my almkst identical setup. I'm running a P330 Tiny and a 3050 6GB single-slot card with 32gb of ram and a 230W power brick.
It can sit in a full stress test for quite a while and be completely fine, and then in games it just decides tk shut down after a while. I suspect this is an overheating issue, but I would think that would be exposed by the stress test as well.
Because when you run a GPU stress test, the PC only fully loads the GPU, and the CPU is not fully utilized. This is unlike playing a game where both the CPU and GPU are under heavy load at the same time. Try setting the GPU power limit to 80% using MSI Afterburner. In my experience, setting the power limit to 80% for a 70W GPU results in it running around 50W to 60W, with only a 2-3 FPS reduction in-game. Thank you.
@itggear3400 I've already done that as well. GPU is limited to 60W and CPU limited to 40W.
What wattage power adapter is needed for that setup?
The PC motherboard is designed for its 135W AC adapter; however, using a higher wattage adapter can provide better power stability and longevity.
can you create a 3d file for the gpu securing GPU bracket please
Rx 6400 with its low power consumption and slim af design might fit the case without any modifications.
Sounds like a solid choice! The RX 6400’s low power consumption and slim design should fit perfectly without any modifications. However, it should work on the Lenovo M920x and Lenovo P330 Tiny only, as these PCs have ventilation on the top cover right above the GPU location. It should not work on the Lenovo M920q and Lenovo M720q. I’ve seen a few videos where people installed single-slot LP GPUs on the Lenovo M920q and had to drill many holes in the top cover to make the GPU temperature usable. This can seriously damage the PC more than using 3D printed materials, as we can always revert to the original housing at any time.
@@itggear the closest available here is the p340 tiny so I will probably try it using that.
Also I can just cut a large hole and slap on a magnetic dust filter on it
I have mine with a Yeston 1650 LP single slot. Looks just like a RX550 or RX6400. I'm even seeing a small single slot 1060 6gb start to surface on my AliExpress feed.
@@itggear
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I installed this top assemble on my m920. And I’m using rx6400. The rx6400 FAN and the hole on this assembly are misaligned.
@@forzaflyracer3473 I saw that 1060 too. It's very tempting! Hopefully some mobile chips can get recycled and put into other cards.
but can i do the same for my P330?
and does the cpu limit down to 5w like the same on the m920x?
Yes, the Lenovo P330 Tiny supports 50W GPUs like the Quadro T1000/P1000 or RX6400 when paired with a 35W CPU like the i5-9500T. It also supports a 65W CPU without a GPU installed. Unlike the M920q, it does not support a GPU or a 65W CPU. However, I'm not sure if the Lenovo P330 Tiny can run a 70W GPU like the RTX 3050 LP or A2000 without throttle, as I haven't tested it yet. Thank you.
How would an Rx 6400 compare to this?
The AMD Radeon RX 6400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 have some key differences. The RX 6400 has a faster GPU clock speed and lower power consumption, making it more efficient. However, the RTX 3050 offers significantly better performance with higher floating-point operations, more VRAM, and support for DLSS, which enhances gaming visuals and performance. If you’re looking for better gaming performance and features, the RTX 3050 is the superior choice.
@@itggearbro are you gpting these responses😂
Daamm bro, i need help! want to built like you with rx6400, but pcei riser adapter (09Aj940) is not available in ma country by any means, can i go with " simple x8 to x16 riser cable" instead of this specific 09Aj940 part, will it work, will impact performance?? Please reply i want to build this 😢
The PCIe slot on the Lenovo M920q/M720q/P330 Tiny is not a standard PCIe slot. The first block of the PCIe slot is wider than a standard one, and the PCIe slot on the Lenovo M920q is shallower than the standard PCIe slot. The PCIe slot on Lenovo Tiny Gen5 is also different from the next generation. This means that you can only use PCIe risers for this PC generation, and you cannot use them with other PCIe slots, even for Lenovo, from different generations. Thank you.
@@itggear thank you so much
For the same price you could have bought a SFF computer such as the Lenovo V530S and saved all the 3D printing to make the case fit. You would also have a PCIe x16 port instead of a x8 port.
Thanks for your suggestion.
Not exactly the same size.
Nice!😎
Muy buen video Bro
Thank you for watching!
I think the adapter 170W is quite enough but you use a 230W, which is safer kkk
Ku klux Klan? Why are you racist?
135w I think is enough for 50W TDP LP GPU and 150W to 170W for 75W TDP GPU
can you please give me your 3D file? i’ve been waiting this solution for ages :’)
I’ve updated the link in the video description. Thank you.
I use a M910x with Intel Gen9 i9 and RTX A2000 with one Slot cooler and undervolt Mod. OS is BazziteOS. Wifi 6E.
Its my TV Steam Box.
Amazing.
I've recieved exactly the same, but want to fit with egpu. Got one R9 nano.
Is possible to put a normal i7 8700 (without T) in this PC if change cooler with something low profile?
For Lenovo M920q and M720q, they do not support 65W CPUs. We cannot install any other CPU cooler because they use a 3-screw mounting hole, unlike a standard CPU cooler that uses a 4-screw mounting hole following the LGA CPU socket standard. Thank you.
@@itggearI want to create a plastic CPU bracket with a 3-hole mount using a 3D printer. This bracket will serve as an adapter to mount a 65W CPU coolers. thank you
Hi buddy, nice job! I think you can use kapton tape instead of the piece of cardboard.
Thanks for the tip!
what with are u editing in 3D?
I use sketchup.
@@itggear thank you
An RX6400 will fit on the original case also right?
Yes, but the gap between the GPU and top cover is only about 2mm, so due to the lack of airflow, it will not be usable.
Amazing video
Thanks for the visit