Question Am I out of luck?

[craninerd]

I have a Lenovo V50s-071MB computer. I now realize the power supply is very small, 260 watt max. I wanted to install a new graphics card on on the PCI express 16 slot I have, but as expected theres no 8 pin power connector.

The chassis and so the power supply are very small form factor:

New Genuine Lenovo Ideacentre 3-07IMB05 V50s-07IMB 100-240V 260W Power

New Genuine Lenovo Ideacentre 3-07IMB05 V50s-07IMB 100-240V 260W Power Supply 5P50V03186

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1) Do you know if anyone makes a power supply I could buy that could fit these dimensions

2) If I need an 8GB graphics card, are they all going to need a separate power supply?

I don’t need this card upgrade for gaming, it’s to run a medical imaging software.

This was the card I had bought in a hurry:

https://www.gamedude.com.au/products/shop/pny-geforce-rtx-3050-8gb-verto-dual-fan-sku-vcg30508dfbpb

 

[punkncat]

In this case I think it might be best to look into external graphics card housing. I am merely familiar with them in passing in a "heard of them" kind of way. I don't know what interface they require back to the PC.

I am not sure what the connectors for that power supply are. Due to the form I also don't specifically know of something more powerful that would fit inside the case, but worse comes to worse you could do a PICO type supply. At the end of the day, that card is not going to fit inside that case even with the proper power supply. That would take a half height, low profile card IF that would even fit. Which leads back around to the external enclosure.

 

[craninerd]

Would something like this do?

maxsun GEFORCE GT 710 4GB Low Profile Ready Small Form Factor Video Graphics Card GPU Support DirectX12 OpenGL4.5, Low Consumption, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, HDCP, Silent Passive Fanless Cooling System https://a.co/d/bXb0586

 

[punkncat]

Where there are low profile/half height cards that may work inside this case, didn't you mention above that you need 8GB+ of VRAM in order to meet your need for the medical program? Would doing so be pointless in that use scenario?

 

[craninerd]

That was my bad, I was under the wrong impression, 4GB should do fine

 

[punkncat]

In doing a quick look earlier seemed to indicate this PC has 10th gen Intel for the processor?

I would consider its draw, the draw of the graphics card you are considering with some overhead room for the balance of the hardware. You could try a calculator to see if you are close. Aside from that, if it fits, try it and see.

 

[craninerd]

Yes, i7

What do you mean, the graphics card will pull too much power?

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Yes, i7

What do you mean, the graphics card will pull too much power?

Required System Power (W) (5)

550

Meaning that your PSU is to low and GPU will draw more power then PSU meaning that your PSU will not work with 3050 since its 260W PSU

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Wy8_8zI_s&ab_channel=TechTested

 

[logainofhades]

An RTX A2000 would probably work.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-_xtlDNNtk&t=21s

 

[craninerd]

Thanks. Im really disappointed this Lenovo PC came with such a low PSU

 

[punkncat]

Something that you could consider, but would take a bit of footwork and ability on your part.

Chances are high that the motherboard inside that case is m-ITX. You could check to see if the power connectors it has are standard (20/24 pin) and if it has a standard "CPU" connector (typically 4/8 pin). Check to see if it is using standard front panel connectors and of course a standard layout as mentioned above.
If so, purchase a standard case that has provisions for ITX mobo, keep the storage drive from the current rig, RAM from the current rig, etc. and move into the larger case, which would allow room for the graphics card you wish to use.

I know with some proprietary systems this turns into a whole flea circus of adapters and this and that...I have not had hands on with one of this brand, so not sure what you might run into.

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Thanks. Im really disappointed this Lenovo PC came with such a low PSU

Your Computer is ideal for business and office and home use and since the comp is in budget range that they use cheap things!