Can I upgrade a prebuilt Lenovo?

[kunaguero]

I'm on a tight budget & I was wondering if I could upgrade pieces of this prebuilt Lenovo to fit gaming. I'm not a BIG gamer, I don't play many high demanding games. I play League of Legends & Minecraft, I'd like to run these games smoothly.

I understand that I won't be able to upgrade everything on this computer but what parts can I so I can get better fps & what not.

I also want to get a different case if possible since the cooling/fan system for my Lenovo isn't great (one fan).

 

[greens]

You certainly can! I'd be happy to help you out.
Can you get your exact model info for us?

 

[kunaguero]

You certainly can! I'd be happy to help you out.
Can you get your exact model info for us?

Lenovo H50-50

 

[greens]

http://shop.lenovo.com/il/en/tech-specs/desktops/lenovo-h50/

So. I wouldn't bother with going with a new case, it would be a lot of effort and you'll run into major compatibility problems.

First thing, you don't have any GPU at all, but you have room for one.
Slot 1: half-length, full-height, PCIe x16 (Version 2.0, 75w max)
This basically leaves you with the option of getting a 750ti, MAYBE a GTX 950.

Your PSU isn't going to be able to keep up with much a GPU, and since it is a small form factor, finding a replacement PSU isn't going to be easy.

16GB max, PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, two 240-pin DIMM sockets
If you only have one ram slot taken you could do a second 8GB Stick, if you have 2x 4GB sticks there is no point in this upgrade.

A 750ti would improve performance a bit, but not a ton...

 

[James Mason]

Wait a few days, the 1050ti is coming out soon, it can run off PCIE power alone, it's basically a GTX 960 in performance as well.

Use speccy to tell us what GPU you have:
https://www.piriform.com/speccy

and you'll have to open it up to see which PSU you have, if you only have the 180W one, I'm not comfortable with any GPU being in there, if you have the 280W, you should be fine.

 

[kunaguero]

Wait a few days, the 1050ti is coming out soon, it can run off PCIE power alone, it's basically a GTX 960 in performance as well.

Use speccy to tell us what GPU you have:
https://www.piriform.com/speccy

and you'll have to open it up to see which PSU you have, if you only have the 180W one, I'm not comfortable with any GPU being in there, if you have the 280W, you should be fine.

Alright so I downloaded the program you recommended and I got the following.

Summary: http://imgur.com/a/OAB4g
Graphics: http://imgur.com/a/Mp1V2
RAM: http://imgur.com/a/k0KrX

 

[kunaguero]

http://shop.lenovo.com/il/en/tech-specs/desktops/lenovo-h50/

So. I wouldn't bother with going with a new case, it would be a lot of effort and you'll run into major compatibility problems.

First thing, you don't have any GPU at all, but you have room for one.
Slot 1: half-length, full-height, PCIe x16 (Version 2.0, 75w max)
This basically leaves you with the option of getting a 750ti, MAYBE a GTX 950.

Your PSU isn't going to be able to keep up with much a GPU, and since it is a small form factor, finding a replacement PSU isn't going to be easy.

16GB max, PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, two 240-pin DIMM sockets
If you only have one ram slot taken you could do a second 8GB Stick, if you have 2x 4GB sticks there is no point in this upgrade.

A 750ti would improve performance a bit, but not a ton...

Thank you so much for all your help, I really appreciate it! I could find links to everything except the GPU (PCIe x16)

 

[g-unit1111]

http://shop.lenovo.com/il/en/tech-specs/desktops/lenovo-h50/

So. I wouldn't bother with going with a new case, it would be a lot of effort and you'll run into major compatibility problems

You are aware that link takes you to a laptop and not a desktop right?

 

[James Mason]

That's just an ad for a laptop.

 

[kunaguero]

That's just an ad for a laptop.

One of my good buddies in real life suggested that I add a graphics card on to this. He suggested the Radeon R7. What do you guys think? Is it compatible with what I have right now.