Question Will this new 500w PSU fit in my PC case ?

[Christophe516]

I have this PC: https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/ideacentre_510A15ICB?M=90HV001MUS

Processor	Intel® Core™ i3-8100 (4C / 4T, 3.6GHz, 6MB)
Graphics	Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Chipset	Intel® B360
Memory	2x 4GB UDIMM DDR4-2666
Memory Slots	Two DDR4 UDIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Max Memory	Up to 32GB DDR4-2666
Storage	1TB HDD 7200rpm 3.5"
Optane Memory	None
Card Reader	7-in-1 Card Reader
Optical	9.0mm DVD±RW
Audio Chip	High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC233 codec
Power Supply	180W 85% Energy Star

I already have an internal video card, to replace the on-board video.

But the internal soundcard I bought in 2021 is failing. I bought the Creative Labs Soundblasterx Z SE, and. Received the Creative Labs Soundblasterx AE-5 PLUS for my birthday.

I have come to find out, that regardless of either soundcard I would use. I would have to upgrade the CPU (which is physically the easy part, despite costing more), and the PSU. I would like to know, if this PSU will fit in the case: www.365powersupply.com/product/54y8934-500w-for-lenovo-10-pin-power-supply-with-6p-graphics-card-fsp500-50agpaa/

 

[helpstar]

let's try from the beginning. What exactly do you want the PC to do. I mean, 32GB RAM for what? GPU: do you wanna play latest games? Do you render videos/images use complex CAD tools?

 

[Christophe516]

let's try from the beginning. What exactly do you want the PC to do. I mean, 32GB RAM for what? GPU: do you wanna play latest games? Do you render videos/images use complex CAD tools?

I upgraded the RAM, because 8GB just wasn't enough for multi-tasking.

I originally upgraded from on-board sound, to the Sound Blaster Rx, because the on-board sound started to fail. Now that card is iffy. So, I bought this card Sound Blaster Z SE, and received this card Sound Blasterx AE-5 PLUS for my birthday, last month(May). Depending on who I talk to. The latter two cards will need more than a 180W PSU and an i3-8100 CPU.

A better video card is at the bottom of the list

 

[helpstar]

so surfing, office and audio production is the purpose?

Interface/Power​

PCI-e bus power, +5V for Aurora lighting (requires 4-pin molex peripheral connector from PC power supply)
so you wanna see the card with lights? Then you will need a PSU. If not, nothing needed to add

do you wanna install both sound cards ?

 

[SkyNetRising]

MSI GeForce GT 1030 4GB Graphics Card Single Fan
Some people over at Lenovo, have said, that. I would need to upgrade, at least the PSU. From the 180W PSU, that comes with the PC.

GT 1030 is 20W card.
It doesn't require PSU upgrade. Neither does audio card.

 

[JeffreyP55]

?

"Lousy board to mess with.
Headaches for you. Upgrading would be much more gratifying.."

 

[Misgar]

?

I think @JeffreyP55 is getting a headache.

View: https://youtu.be/MrCPIrs90eg



You'll have far more fun if you get another PC.

Saves banging your head against a brick wall in frustration.

 

[Zerk2012]

I upgraded the RAM, because 8GB just wasn't enough for multi-tasking.

I originally upgraded from on-board sound, to the Sound Blaster Rx, because the on-board sound started to fail. Now that card is iffy. So, I bought this card Sound Blaster Z SE, and received this card Sound Blasterx AE-5 PLUS for my birthday, last month(May). Depending on who I talk to. The latter two cards will need more than a 180W PSU and an i3-8100 CPU.

A better video card is at the bottom of the list

Should be this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156832182599

Not sure the cooler is going to cool the 8700.

 

[JeffreyP55]

I think @JeffreyP55 is getting a headache.

View: https://youtu.be/MrCPIrs90eg



You'll have far more fun if you get another PC.

Saves banging your head against a brick wall in frustration.

Migraine..

 

[Christophe516]

so surfing, office and audio production is the purpose?

Interface/Power​

PCI-e bus power, +5V for Aurora lighting (requires 4-pin molex peripheral connector from PC power supply)
so you wanna see the card with lights? Then you will need a PSU. If not, nothing needed to add

do you wanna install both sound cards ?

There is no need, to install both. Lenovo told me. Regardless of either sound card, I would need a new PSU. Preferably, I want to install the Creative SoundBlasterx AE-5 PLUS, I was given for my birthday. I have no wish to see the lights. Besides, I don't have a window in the case.

 

[Christophe516]

I think @JeffreyP55 is getting a headache.

View: https://youtu.be/MrCPIrs90eg



You'll have far more fun if you get another PC.

Saves banging your head against a brick wall in frustration.

That would be easy, if I was 'loaded' with $.

 

[Christophe516]

Should be this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156832182599

Not sure the cooler is going to cool the 8700.

That is why I was thinking of a PSU upgrade.

 

[Christophe516]

Migraine..

My grains are in the fridge, in the bread, lol🤣

 

[helpstar]

There is no need, to install both. Lenovo told me. Regardless of either sound card, I would need a new PSU. Preferably, I want to install the Creative SoundBlasterx AE-5 PLUS, I was given for my birthday. I have no wish to see the lights. Besides, I don't have a window in the case.

so last advice, before I get migraine
just install the sound card you wanna use, you won't need any update for that.
Good luck

 

[Christophe516]

so last advice, before I get migraine
just install the sound card you wanna use, you won't need any update for that.
Good luck

Thanks, I just despise RA(Restricted Architecture) in PC Cases.