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Randy Marsh Jan 10, 2019 @ 10:43am
Lenovo H520s CPU/Processor Upgrade?
Hi, I have a Lenovo H520s and was wondering, if I could upgrade the chip to a core i5 or i7.

Here are the details:

Lenovo H520s

Machine Type: 10093

Configuration Number: 57312711

Current Processor: INTEL PENTIUM CPU G2020 (2.90GHZ)

Thanks!
Last edited by Randy Marsh; Jan 10, 2019 @ 10:47am
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Omega Jan 10, 2019 @ 10:54am 
Yes you can replace the CPU.

The motherboard will take LGA1155 CPUs.


If you upgrade to a better CPU you will also have to buy a better cooler and maybe a new PSU. When adding a GPU in to the system you have to buy a new PSU.

I wouldn't spend more then $60 on a i7 3770 since you can buy modern CPUs around $100 which already outperform it. All the i7 3770's I see for sale online are well over $100.


I wouldn't upgrade this old machine, you can buy more for less when getting something modern. Something that doesn't have the limitations of this prebuild.
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Randy Marsh Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:03am 
Originally posted by Omega:
Yes you can replace the CPU.

The motherboard will take LGA1155 CPUs.


If you upgrade to a better CPU you will also have to buy a better cooler and maybe a new PSU. When adding a GPU in to the system you have to buy a new PSU.

I wouldn't spend more then $60 on a i7 3770 since you can buy modern CPUs around $100 which already outperform it. All the i7 3770's I see for sale online are well over $100.


I wouldn't upgrade this old machine, you can buy more for less when getting something modern. Something that doesn't have the limitations of this prebuild.
True, I have a GTX 950 2GB that I can use for now. Suggest a build for me? I already have a case, HDD, SDD, copy of windows 10. I just need a MOBO, RAM, CPU, and PSU. My budget is around $500 or less. I can upgrade a better GPU later.
Last edited by Randy Marsh; Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:03am
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Omega Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:05am 
Originally posted by EDP445:
Originally posted by Omega:
Yes you can replace the CPU.

The motherboard will take LGA1155 CPUs.


If you upgrade to a better CPU you will also have to buy a better cooler and maybe a new PSU. When adding a GPU in to the system you have to buy a new PSU.

I wouldn't spend more then $60 on a i7 3770 since you can buy modern CPUs around $100 which already outperform it. All the i7 3770's I see for sale online are well over $100.


I wouldn't upgrade this old machine, you can buy more for less when getting something modern. Something that doesn't have the limitations of this prebuild.
True, I have a GTX 950 2GB that I can use for now. Suggest a build for me? I already have a case, HDD, SDD, copy of windows 10. I just need a MOBO, RAM, CPU, and PSU. My budget is around $500 or less. I can upgrade a better GPU later.
Which case?
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r.linder Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:05am 
Originally posted by Omega:
Yes you can replace the CPU.

The motherboard will take LGA1155 CPUs.


If you upgrade to a better CPU you will also have to buy a better cooler and maybe a new PSU. When adding a GPU in to the system you have to buy a new PSU.

I wouldn't spend more then $60 on a i7 3770 since you can buy modern CPUs around $100 which already outperform it. All the i7 3770's I see for sale online are well over $100.


I wouldn't upgrade this old machine, you can buy more for less when getting something modern. Something that doesn't have the limitations of this prebuild.

Beat me to it.



Originally posted by EDP445:
Hi, I have a Lenovo H520s and was wondering, if I could upgrade the chip to a core i5 or i7.

Here are the details:

Lenovo H520s

Machine Type: 10093

Configuration Number: 57312711

Current Processor: INTEL PENTIUM CPU G2020 (2.90GHZ)

Thanks!

If I were you, I would:

1) Try to find an LGA1155 socket CPU like an i7-3770 for as cheap as possible, way less than 100$ like Omega suggested. Don't buy a 'K' CPU because that pre-built system isn't going to have a chipset that allows overclocking. It would be a waste.

2a) Wipe everything and reinstall Windows, then sell it.
2b) Build your own system that would vastly outperform the maximum potential of that system you have.

Most of us here will recommend you go with an AMD B450 motherboard, Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB DDR4-3000, and an RTX 2060 (when it releases), but you could also just save up until June when AMD reveals Zen 2 at Computex. My guess is the R5 3600 will perform similarly to the 2700X but cost a little bit less, but 2nd gen prices would likely drop a little bit as well as a result. If you want it built now rather than wait six months, then just go for it.
Last edited by r.linder; Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:06am
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Randy Marsh Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:08am 
Originally posted by Omega:
Originally posted by EDP445:
True, I have a GTX 950 2GB that I can use for now. Suggest a build for me? I already have a case, HDD, SDD, copy of windows 10. I just need a MOBO, RAM, CPU, and PSU. My budget is around $500 or less. I can upgrade a better GPU later.
Which case?
Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
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Omega Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:14am 
Originally posted by EDP445:
Originally posted by Omega:
Which case?
Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
That's a great case.

Aim for something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Cgd3mq
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Randy Marsh Jan 10, 2019 @ 11:52am 
Originally posted by Omega:
Originally posted by EDP445:
Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
That's a great case.

Aim for something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Cgd3mq
When should I get a PSU that has more WATTS? I don't understand the recommened WATTS, If I were to get a higher end GPU? is 550W enough, if I were to get a RTX 2080 Ti?
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r.linder Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:07pm 
Originally posted by EDP445:
Originally posted by Omega:
That's a great case.

Aim for something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Cgd3mq
When should I get a PSU that has more WATTS? I don't understand the recommened WATTS, If I were to get a higher end GPU? is 550W enough, if I were to get a RTX 2080 Ti?

Not really. The recommended wattage is 650W, and you'd be better off with a little bit more so you have more headroom for future upgrades, more extra watts for overclocking, etc.
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Omega Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:10pm 
Originally posted by EDP445:
Originally posted by Omega:
That's a great case.

Aim for something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Cgd3mq
When should I get a PSU that has more WATTS? I don't understand the recommened WATTS, If I were to get a higher end GPU? is 550W enough, if I were to get a RTX 2080 Ti?
It's not only about wattage, it's about the connectors is has and also the quality and efficiency of the unit.

Yes this 550w PSU can run a 2080 ti, but I wouldn't recommend it. If you want to get a 2080 ti you will be better off getting a 650w or 750w PSU just to add some extra headroom.
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Randy Marsh Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:33pm 
Thank you.

What are the difference between Bronze - Titanium Efficiency? I have no idea.
Last edited by rotNdude; Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:53pm
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Omega Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:50pm 
Originally posted by EDP445:
What are the difference between Bronze - Titanium Efficiency? I have no idea.
The efficiency of the PSU, the more efficient it is the less power it loses as heat. A very ineficient PSU might pull 500w to only deliver 250w, a efficient 80+ Platinum one will pull 520w to deliver 450w.

The efficiency of the PSU also heavily depends on the load on it, you don't want to buy a 1000w PSU while only using 300w of it, neither do you want to push a 500w PSU to 490w.
Last edited by Omega; Jan 10, 2019 @ 12:52pm
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