Upgrade CPU on Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Upgrade CPU on Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71

Kusiu4444
Member

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01-30-2018, 09:10 AM

I’ve been looking to enhance the i3-2120 in my ThinkCentre for a while. I managed to locate the i7-2600 at a low price, though it’s not included in the Lenovo support guide—only the original components are listed. Will this model work with the H61 chipset? I intend to upgrade the power supply and install a cooler, since the current 140W PSU and stock cooler aren’t sufficient.

Kusiu4444

01-30-2018, 09:10 AM #1

Eduardo_GameOn
Posting Freak

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01-30-2018, 12:43 PM

It wouldn't be the best choice to use an i7 2600 in a 140W setup. The system is usually sold with T-series processors that are less powerful than their non-T alternatives.

Eduardo_GameOn

01-30-2018, 12:43 PM #2

It wouldn't be the best choice to use an i7 2600 in a 140W setup. The system is usually sold with T-series processors that are less powerful than their non-T alternatives.

BenTGreat
Senior Member

437

01-30-2018, 11:21 PM

I plan to purchase a fresh PSU next week, which will be a 500W unit. In the meantime, the CPU will remain on the shelf.

BenTGreat

01-30-2018, 11:21 PM #3

I plan to purchase a fresh PSU next week, which will be a 500W unit. In the meantime, the CPU will remain on the shelf.

HellNether
Senior Member

731

01-31-2018, 04:49 AM

I can tell you the specific PSU model once we have more details about the system.

HellNether

01-31-2018, 04:49 AM #4

I can tell you the specific PSU model once we have more details about the system.