Can I upgrade my motherboard in my Lenovo H520 desktop?

[bigdaddy12d]

I am looking to swap out the stock ECS H61 MATX 1.0 95W MB @RTL8111F_A662 motherboard in my lenovo H520 case with one of the following:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135343&ignorebbr=1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138374&ignorebbr=1

I cannot find anywhere if my case is standard and will fit all micro boards or not.

Looking to keep my mb purchase to under $50 and get off this stock mb.

 

[Karsten75]

usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.

 

[bigdaddy12d]

usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.

Already checked the I/O shield and know it is removable and that every motherboard comes with one. My concern was with the mounting points. I will look for the µ-ATX template you mentioned for the mounting concern.

thank you

 

[bigdaddy12d]

usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.

Doesn't matter now. Just realized I need a motherboard with a mini pcie slot for some connects from the case if I want to continue to use my lenovo case. Will be cheaper and better performance out of just purchasing a new board and case together.

thanks again