Hi! New to this forum so sorry if im missing out on any conventions for posting.
I have a prebuilt Lenovo Legion T5 26AMR5
Model no. 90RC0042MW
This might be compatible parts given on Lenovo webpage, i couldnt confirm because my serial number wasn't detected (i have disassembled the system as of now):
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/...egion-t5-26amr5/90rc/parts/display/compatible
I think i bought it in 2020-2021 somewhere.
The specs are:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: GeForce RTX 2060 (generic)
MBD: AMD B550 (custom/generic one)
I've already upgraded the RAM from one Samsung generic stick that came with the prebuild to Corsair LPX Vengeance 2x16 gb running on dual channels. It helped, but mostly for multitasking. Ive also switched the SSD from a Samsung generic one to Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 with 1 TB space for the C: drive.
The fans seem pretty horrible and the PSU is a "HuntKey HK650-15PP" (https://bbs.io-tech.fi/threads/hunt...ahde-lenovon-pakettikoneesta-helsinki.524530/), which ive read mostly negative things about online.
I have a better link for this power supply if needed but i couldnt find it right at this moment.
The problem isn't so much the fan noise, it is actually surprisingly silent even during heavy load (compared to my previous ACER Predator prebuilt which sounds like a jet engine no matter what i do).
I'm mostly afraid that the system will fry any second because of the quality of the components. I could also be paranoid and reading too much into what people think about these manifacturers.
The CPU cooler is some metal thingy with a fan mounted on top of it, link here (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https://www.ipc-computer.eu/lenovo/desktop/legion-desktop-serie/legion-t5-26amr5-90rb/cooler-77200924&psig=AOvVaw09xFoKHNkRcFY-RBoRPcYg&ust=1730298044824000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCLCopNTks4kDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE).
So im thinking of switching to another CPU cooler, maybe an Arctic Freeze or Noctua.
On a low budget, how could i upgrade this system to make it cool enough, still relatively silent and run moderate demanding games on slightly higher settings without stuttering (it even stutters at times when i play Hearthstone..)?
The space for a GPU is limited by the case, there's room for maybe 290-300 mm card length (depending on eventual new front case fan size).
My first idea was to upgrade and revamp this system entirely, but the case allows for basically no changes, barely even fitting a new and more efficient CPU cooler. The motherboard also seems to be getting a bit outdated now.
The 3000 gen graphics cards are almost all of them too big for the Lenovo case, and only upgrading to an RTX 3070-Ti could possibly just be a bad value decision.
So based on this, i have decided to make an entirely new build and put some actual money into making a proper build and instead turn this Lenovo prebuild into a slightly better gaming system for my girlfriend to play Hogwarts Legacy and games of similar requirements.
Just for upgrading this system, what fans, new power supply, and new graphics card could i get? Is there any compatibility problems i have to look out for with the motherboard and getting a new cooler, new PSU and new fans?
I was thinking about getting RTX 3070-Ti actually if it would fit, or maybe a Radeon card that is better than the RTX 2060?
RayTracing will not be important, and i've read that maybe Radeon graphics are better value-wise if RayTracing is not of importance. Its supposed to play lower end games and run Photoshop without problems.
Thank you beforehand, and sorry if this post is a bit of a mess.
I have a prebuilt Lenovo Legion T5 26AMR5
Model no. 90RC0042MW
This might be compatible parts given on Lenovo webpage, i couldnt confirm because my serial number wasn't detected (i have disassembled the system as of now):
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/...egion-t5-26amr5/90rc/parts/display/compatible
I think i bought it in 2020-2021 somewhere.
The specs are:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: GeForce RTX 2060 (generic)
MBD: AMD B550 (custom/generic one)
I've already upgraded the RAM from one Samsung generic stick that came with the prebuild to Corsair LPX Vengeance 2x16 gb running on dual channels. It helped, but mostly for multitasking. Ive also switched the SSD from a Samsung generic one to Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 with 1 TB space for the C: drive.
The fans seem pretty horrible and the PSU is a "HuntKey HK650-15PP" (https://bbs.io-tech.fi/threads/hunt...ahde-lenovon-pakettikoneesta-helsinki.524530/), which ive read mostly negative things about online.
I have a better link for this power supply if needed but i couldnt find it right at this moment.
The problem isn't so much the fan noise, it is actually surprisingly silent even during heavy load (compared to my previous ACER Predator prebuilt which sounds like a jet engine no matter what i do).
I'm mostly afraid that the system will fry any second because of the quality of the components. I could also be paranoid and reading too much into what people think about these manifacturers.
The CPU cooler is some metal thingy with a fan mounted on top of it, link here (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https://www.ipc-computer.eu/lenovo/desktop/legion-desktop-serie/legion-t5-26amr5-90rb/cooler-77200924&psig=AOvVaw09xFoKHNkRcFY-RBoRPcYg&ust=1730298044824000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCLCopNTks4kDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE).
So im thinking of switching to another CPU cooler, maybe an Arctic Freeze or Noctua.
On a low budget, how could i upgrade this system to make it cool enough, still relatively silent and run moderate demanding games on slightly higher settings without stuttering (it even stutters at times when i play Hearthstone..)?
The space for a GPU is limited by the case, there's room for maybe 290-300 mm card length (depending on eventual new front case fan size).
My first idea was to upgrade and revamp this system entirely, but the case allows for basically no changes, barely even fitting a new and more efficient CPU cooler. The motherboard also seems to be getting a bit outdated now.
The 3000 gen graphics cards are almost all of them too big for the Lenovo case, and only upgrading to an RTX 3070-Ti could possibly just be a bad value decision.
So based on this, i have decided to make an entirely new build and put some actual money into making a proper build and instead turn this Lenovo prebuild into a slightly better gaming system for my girlfriend to play Hogwarts Legacy and games of similar requirements.
Just for upgrading this system, what fans, new power supply, and new graphics card could i get? Is there any compatibility problems i have to look out for with the motherboard and getting a new cooler, new PSU and new fans?
I was thinking about getting RTX 3070-Ti actually if it would fit, or maybe a Radeon card that is better than the RTX 2060?
RayTracing will not be important, and i've read that maybe Radeon graphics are better value-wise if RayTracing is not of importance. Its supposed to play lower end games and run Photoshop without problems.
Thank you beforehand, and sorry if this post is a bit of a mess.
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