I don't know what type of case I have.

[DumbFounded]

Hello! I know this is a dumb question to ask but I am unsure about it.

 

To start things off, I have a pre-built Lenovo desktop (Model Name: v50s-07IMB) that I want to switch cases with for future upgrades like the GPU and PSU. I have searched everywhere and I do not know what type of case I have. I even checked the Manual and the PSREF pdf files of the computer and can't seem to find the case type of some sort other than the case color. Although, I found out that the Form Factor of the computer is SFF (7.4 L) which I searched for cases with and lead me confused. I wanted a case that at least have 3 Standard Expansion Slots because the one I have only has 2 and is Low Profile Expansion Slots.

 

I am hoping for someone to explain and ensure me with these things because I am not that smart with tech hardware.

 

Questions:

 

1. Is it possible for my desktop (which is, Lenovo v50s-07IMB) to have a case upgrade and also what type is it?

2. Is there a case which is the same type as my case but has 3 or more Standard Expansion Slots?

 

 

Thanks for anyone who responds!

 

Here is an overview of the desktop I have!

[creesch]

What is most important is the motherboard on the inside. Specifically if it has the dimensions of one of the standard motherboard types (ATX for example). You also want to check it it doesn't use any odd proprietary connectors for things like front io.

 

You mention wanting extra expansion slots, without a motherboard upgrade that won't do a whole lot for you.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

23 minutes ago, DumbFounded said:

Hello! I know this is a dumb question to ask but I am unsure about it.

 

To start things off, I have a pre-built Lenovo desktop (Model Name: v50s-07IMB) that I want to switch cases with for future upgrades like the GPU and PSU. I have searched everywhere and I do not know what type of case I have. I even checked the Manual and the PSREF pdf files of the computer and can't seem to find the case type of some sort other than the case color. Although, I found out that the Form Factor of the computer is SFF (7.4 L) which I searched for cases with and lead me confused. I wanted a case that at least have 3 Standard Expansion Slots because the one I have only has 2 and is Low Profile Expansion Slots.

 

I am hoping for someone to explain and ensure me with these things because I am not that smart with tech hardware.

 

Questions:

 

1. Is it possible for my desktop (which is, Lenovo v50s-07IMB) to have a case upgrade and also what type is it?

2. Is there a case which is the same type as my case but has 3 or more Standard Expansion Slots?

 

 

Thanks for anyone who responds!

 

Here is an overview of the desktop I have!

You may be able to screw in the top two screws and the one under the rear IO, but that's about it. Hopefully the CPU cooler isn't load bearing too. 

 

[TylerD321]

4 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

You may be able to screw in the top two screws and the one under the rear IO, but that's about it. Hopefully the CPU cooler isn't load bearing too. 

 

Front io will be unusable as well. From what I can tell it also doesn’t use the standard 24 pin mobo cable either making psu upgrade difficult.

[Alex Atkin UK]

8 minutes ago, TylerD321 said:

Front io will be unusable as well. From what I can tell it also doesn’t use the standard 24 pin mobo cable either making psu upgrade difficult.

Which means you wont have access to the power button.

 

I think its all round a bad idea to try to re-use these boards in other cases, they are lacking on so many levels including CPU VRMs, so you probably wont get the most out of the CPU either.

[8tg]

There’s no carrying that motherboard or psu over to a new case. It’s proprietary to that chassis.

At best what you could take from that system to a new build is the cpu, ram and drive(s). 
The stock cooler is screwed into the chassis so you can even reuse that.

[mariushm]

The motherboard is a bit too wide for most cases. Even an eATX motherboard would only go up to around where the CR2032 battery is. 

Few cases would actually have uninterrupted space to allow those usb connectors and audio jacks to just sit there inside a case unused. 

Vertically, it's not bad, it's close to a mATX motherboard in height, so it would fit in most mATX or ATX cases, provided these cases are big enough horizontally (deep enough to allow for that extension on the right) 

 

Basically, like Dell does on some of their systems, Lenovo extended the standard ATX format and made the motherboard custom size, just so that they didn't have to make a separate circuit board for the usb and audio connectors. 

 

What you can do is get another motherboard that supports that CPU, and then you would probably be able to buy an adapter cable that converts the power supply connectors to a standard ATX 24 pin and cpu 8 pin connector, but it would be better to just use a power supply that was designed from the start with 24 pin connectors.