Lenovo ThinkStation E30 for games

[hsbashraf]

I am new On toms and english is not my native language so please do not mind mistakes.
I want to know that can i change PSU on lenevo thinkstation E30 and install r9 270 2gb graphics card.and how well it will handle games.Thank you 😀

 

[popatim]

Power supply
Main
24-Pin (2x12) ATX12V Standard


So yes its standard but please be aware that the e30's case tends to cause it to heat up quickly and you may need to modify it for better airflow.

 

[hsbashraf]

Thank you dear For answer.But i need to know on lenovo website they says
{2 x 10-Pin (2x5) Standard (CPU/memory)}....http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd013932 here is link...
I am confused that i never heard of 5pin cpu power connector can you plz answer that...Thank you

 

[hsbashraf]

Power supply
Main
24-Pin (2x12) ATX12V Standard


So yes its standard but please be aware that the e30's case tends to cause it to heat up quickly and you may need to modify it for better airflow.

can you anwer that please

 

[popatim]

That was for the VRM's (voltage regulator Module) but you dont need to worry about that. As far as I recall the E30 doesnt even use VRM's, they just reused the power supply from the e20 since they were good ones. If you take the side cover off yours you should be able to spot it real quick.

 

[hsbashraf]

Power supply
Main
24-Pin (2x12) ATX12V Standard


So yes its standard but please be aware that the e30's case tends to cause it to heat up quickly and you may need to modify it for better airflow.

That was for the VRM's (voltage regulator Module) but you dont need to worry about that. As far as I recall the E30 doesnt even use VRM's, they just reused the power supply from the e20 since they were good ones. If you take the side cover off yours you should be able to spot it real quick.

Thank you...
so your are saying i will not have any problem installing R9 270 graphics card plus corsair vs 450 or 550.

 

[hsbashraf]

That was for the VRM's (voltage regulator Module) but you dont need to worry about that. As far as I recall the E30 doesnt even use VRM's, they just reused the power supply from the e20 since they were good ones. If you take the side cover off yours you should be able to spot it real quick.

Here is pic of it

 

[popatim]

Definitely no vrm or power connector there. You have a standard 4 pin cpu power and 24pin motherbd; as long as the PSU fits then you wont have a problem.

You can see the vrm power connector in this pis just below the rear backplane

 

[hsbashraf]

Definitely no vrm or power connector there. You have a standard 4 pin cpu power and 24pin motherbd; as long as the PSU fits then you wont have a problem.

You can see the vrm power connector in this pis just below the rear backplane

Thank you popatim for you time.now here is pic of motherboard

Can you see enough space for Card(gtx 660or R9 270) because i am afraid it will hit that tiny heatsink placed on some kind of chip.you can see it under RAM in silver colour.

 

[ali6300]

no problem with psu and graphic card iam using 625 watts standard psu with gtx 660ti so ur good to with E30

 

[hsbashraf]

no problem with psu and graphic card iam using 625 watts standard psu with gtx 660ti so ur good to with E30

Thank you ali
I did install r9 280x and 550watt corsair psu working fine thank you.and i modified case for 2 more fans by driling bunch of hole on top lol

 

[popatim]

TY for the update and grats! on a job well done!