Would an R9-280X work with a Lenvo ThinkCentre M91p?

[MTGGaming]

Hello, I have recently got a lenovo thinkcentre m91p small tower, I was planning to get a powersupply, and an R9-280x to be able to game as the CPU in this thing is still capable, but I have regret buying it after looking into the internet and seeing that a lot of people complained about the GPU not working, I really hope they are wrong, as if this happenes I would be extremely annoyed, thanks a lot in advance.

 

[budgetgamer12345]

Is it a SFF or a MicroTower?

 

[MTGGaming]

It's a small tower.
Basically it's a tower, but not SFF, so it has the size, I am scared about the bios compatibility.

 

[RobCrezz]

Probably not with the PSU it has as standard.

 

[MTGGaming]

I will be getting a better PSU.

 

[MTGGaming]

...?

 

[budgetgamer12345]

It will probably work if you update the BIOS.
But i am not 100% sure because i see on the internet that some worked with the R9 series GPU's and some dont have a display output.

 

[MTGGaming]

;/ i would like more answers

 

[MTGGaming]

pffft guys help

 

[COLGeek]

The GPU should work, assuming you have an adequate PSU as previously mentioned. Be sure you update your system BIOS to the latest version as well.

 

[MTGGaming]

The GPU should work, assuming you have an adequate PSU as previously mentioned. Be sure you update your system BIOS to the latest version as well.

You sure bro? I have read online that other users wasn't able to use AMD cards, I hope that is wrong though.

 

[COLGeek]

I see no reason why it won't work in the mini-tower variant. It will not work in the SFF version.

 

[MTGGaming]

I see no reason why it won't work in the mini-tower variant. It will not work in the SFF version.

Bios limitations, maybe? :/

 

[COLGeek]

I see now evidence of a BIOS issue. As noted earlier, you must upgrade your PSU for the GPU to work. Otherwise, I see no reason for the R9 280x to not work in your ThinkCentre M91/p. If you were using the SFF variant, then it would not work.

Do what you feel you need to do. If you have specific links that give you concern, then post them.

 

[MTGGaming]

I see now evidence of a BIOS issue. As noted earlier, you must upgrade your PSU for the GPU to work. Otherwise, I see no reason for the R9 280x to not work in your ThinkCentre M91/p. If you were using the SFF variant, then it would not work.

Do what you feel you need to do. If you have specific links that give you concern, then post them.

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkCentre-A-E-M-S-Series/Can-m91p-be-upgraded-to-an-R9-270X/td-p/1710727

 

[COLGeek]

Are there any words stenciled to the motherboard, near PCIe slot where the GPU would normally goes, that indicates wattage limits?

Some OEM boards to limit the wattage of PCIe slots to less than the PCIe standard 75w.

 

[MTGGaming]

Are there any words stenciled to the motherboard, near PCIe slot where the GPU would normally goes, that indicates wattage limits?

Some OEM boards to limit the wattage of PCIe slots to less than the PCIe standard 75w.

Google 'm91p motherboard' my man, afaik, there are not.

 

[COLGeek]

All options listed by Lenovo for your system are low-power drawing GPUs. There are also clear documented cases of users having success with gaming GPUs.

Given the age of the system, a better alternative might be something like a GTX 750 ti or GTX 1050 ti. Just something to consider.

Thank you, I know how to use Google.

 

[MTGGaming]

All options listed by Lenovo for your system are low-power drawing GPUs. There are also clear documented cases of users having success with gaming GPUs.

Given the age of the system, a better alternative might be something like a GTX 750 ti or GTX 1050 ti. Just something to consider.

Thank you, I know how to use Google.

So that means it wont work? I am not interested in the GTX 750 Ti and the 1050 ti is just out of my budget since prices of it where i live starts at $200 USED so

appreciate the 'help' eitherway

 

[COLGeek]

It is inconclusive. Up to you whether to try or not. If you do, please share the results.