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Can I upgrade my motherboard in my Lenovo H520 desktop?

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September 26, 2014 8:56:23 AM

I am looking to swap out the stock ECS H61 MATX 1.0 95W MB @RTL8111F_A662 motherboard in my lenovo H520 case with one of the following:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I cannot find anywhere if my case is standard and will fit all micro boards or not.

Looking to keep my mb purchase to under $50 and get off this stock mb.

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September 26, 2014 9:35:30 AM

usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. :)  (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.
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September 26, 2014 10:06:34 AM

Karsten75 said:
usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. :)  (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.


Already checked the I/O shield and know it is removable and that every motherboard comes with one. My concern was with the mounting points. I will look for the µ-ATX template you mentioned for the mounting concern.

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September 26, 2014 12:30:15 PM

Karsten75 said:
usually we refer to micro-ATX as u-ATX after the µ-sign which is a common abbreviation for "micro". That disambiguates the type from the less common "mini" prefix. :)  (Here endeth the lesson).

All "standard" form factors should be the same. The points of concern is the mounting points and the I/O shield at the rear.

You can find a µ-ATX template online. Print it out and compare with the mounting points on your board and case backplate.

If the I/O shield is removable then that is also not a concern since all motherboards ship with am I/O shield you can snap into the case. . Of not, then compare it with your chosen motherboard to make sure there are openings and cut-outs for the components on the rear I/O.


Doesn't matter now. Just realized I need a motherboard with a mini pcie slot for some connects from the case if I want to continue to use my lenovo case. Will be cheaper and better performance out of just purchasing a new board and case together.

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