Description of Lenovbo Ideacentre AIO Y910
Description of Lenovbo Ideacentre AIO Y910
Hello, I'm still getting used to the process, but I'm having trouble figuring out the best GPU upgrade for my Lenovo Ideacentre AIO Y910 system.
Current specifications are:
i7 6700 (non K),
Gtx 1080,
16gb DDR4 2133mhz,
500gb SSD,
380W PSU – RDR 2 uses up to 270W max from the outlet.
All components are in one unit except the CPU, which can be replaced.
RDR 2 requires between 60% and 80% CPU usage and 99% GPU utilization, so there should still be room for a GPU upgrade.
My main concern is which GPU would give me better FPS gains?
After some research and checking forums, I found that AMD GPUs tend to work better with older CPUs compared to NVIDIA ones. Also, my monitor supports 1440p at 144Hz with AMD freeframe, so I want to aim for around 60 FPS in that setting.
There are two main options that seem promising: the AMD RX 6600XT and the RX 6700XT.
But I’m not confident enough to decide without more details.
Also, my system’s CPU and motherboard are custom-built for this AIO, so upgrading them isn’t an option. The GPU size should be similar to or slightly larger than the GTX 1080 Founders edition, as placement space is limited.
Additionally, I’d appreciate advice on a low-profile aftermarket CPU cooler since there’s not much room for large units.
Although there might be some advantage, the CPU will usually restrict performance; you'll need several years before switching to a new GPU for real improvement, and eventually you'll be able to afford a much better one later on in a more capable system.
What indicates the GPU is upgradable is the presence of available upgrade slots or the ability to connect a new GPU.
It seems like you're considering staying with the current setup rather than making changes.
The main issues would be the CPU/motherboard limiting any GPU upgrade, and the PSU needing an upgrade too—something tricky with the existing system.
If your AIO isn't upgradable, there aren't many aftermarket solutions.
AIO PCs are generally hard to upgrade, which is why they're rarely suggested for gaming rigs that aren't treated as temporary devices.
The best you can do is keep using it until it stops working, saving up for a better option in the future.
If that's the model, it really does work.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Y910 Gaming All-In-One review highlights its gaming capabilities despite being an all-in-one system.
However, I wouldn't suggest it, especially for an AIO PC. Updating an eight-year-old platform is essentially a dealbreaker.
GPU can be taken out of its slot and swapped, but the issue lies in the available space. Most of the area is occupied because the GPU is placed inside a metal case that has four screws and a hole for it to slide into.
The CPU can be removed and replaced, but the motherboard BIOS only supports up to the 6th series, and the offload CPU cannot be overclocked. The stock CPU cooler seems insufficient to maintain temperatures below 80°C.
I asked since that's quite atypical for an AIO.
You possess one of the rare ones.
Whether it makes sense depends on the details.
In my opinion, I wouldn't recommend it.
Yeah, but moving from a 6700 to a 6700K seems unnecessary. If you can't swap out the motherboard, it's basically a fixed CPU/MB combo. That's a major red flag for improving the PC's performance. This was when Intel didn't really make big CPU advancements between generations; the i7 6700 isn't much better than the i7 2600 that was released four years earlier. I worry that any investment you make will just end up wasting money.
Thanks for the update, it seems the system is quite old. I plan to stick with it for a while longer before replacing it, so perhaps a GPU will be enough for the next few games. I hope that works out.