What size is my H61 motherboard manufactured by Lenovo?

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

Hi, I am in the market for a new motherboard and processor for my Lenovo IdeaCentre. Currently I am planning on buying an Intel Core i5 4460 processor, with an ASRock H97 Pro4 LGA 1150 mobo (I don't plan on OC). Tight budget.

My issue is that I am not sure what size my current motherboard is. Seeing as I bought the computer stock with everything pre-installed from Best Buy 5 years ago, the only information I have is that my motherboard is manufactured by Lenovo, Sandy Bridge, H61. Through some research, it seems the motherboard is called a Mahobay, but I really have no idea.

What size is my motherboard? Micro ATX or ATX? Does it make a difference if I upgrade to ATX from Micro ATX?
The size of my case is approx. 16.25" x 15" (l x h), not including front bezel.

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Vahe Bro A · Jul 6, 2015

ok first of all there are many different types of H61's. There is 1 quick way you can analyze this. how big is your case. would you say it's a mid sized case or small.

what you can do is find the serial code on the motherboard and look that up too.

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

what is the exact specifications of the pc? h61 mobes tend to be of microatx form factor but atx are also available. you can't fit a bigger mobo inside a case that doesn't support it.

Computer form factor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_form_factor
this should help you.

as for your motherboard,
ASRock > H97 Pro4
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H97%20Pro4/
the above one is an ATX mobo, but it's slimmer than standard atx motherboard. you'll notice that it lacks a 3rd column of screw holes.
ASRock > Z97 Extreme6
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Extreme6/
the above one is a standard atx motherboard.

edit:
is it a lenovo h430 pc?
take a measurement of the mobo size, check the screw holes, then match with your chosen mobo. from a photo, the mobo looks like a customized microatx motherboard, and screw holes look differently placed - i could be wrong. you could borrow a retail uatx mobo and see if it fits inside your case or not.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

Vahe Bro A :

My case is 16.25" x 15" (l x h), not including front bezel, as I mentioned in my question. It's definitely not a small case, I would say mid tower. Where can I find the serial code on the motherboard? Thanks for the reply.

Vahe Bro A · Jul 6, 2015

then you have a ATX motherboard if it's not a small case.

try this and see if you can find it like this. http://www.howtogeek.com/208420/how-to-check-your-motherboard-model-number-on-your-windows-pc/
if this doesn't help

look for this. http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/100-tested-complete-functional-For-Lenovo-ThinkCentre-M58-Socket-775-Desktop-Motherboard-FRU-64Y5547-46R1517-64Y5547/480287795.html it's those 3 white stickers next to the PCI slot. your motherboard should have something like that.

if it doesn't and you really can't find it. then i suggest you to take a picture of the motherboard and put a link to the picture. so we can take a look to see if we can spot it.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Thanks! I was intentionally avoiding a Z97 because I do not intend to overclock, and want to save money!

The specs are:
Intel Pentium G620 @ 2.60 GHz
motherboard H61 Sandy Bridge--Lenovo manufactured
1 TB hard drive (this is very general)
6 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 ram (2 GB + 4GB)
XFX AMD Radeon HD 7770 Black Edition
520 W Dynac power supply

Vahe Bro A · Jul 6, 2015

This is the motherboard i would get. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293&cm_re=Asrock_Z77_extreme4-_-13-157-293-_-Product It's a very solid motherboard with very good features and you can use it for a long time.

I would not spend under $100 on a 1155 motherboard. I would definitely get this board. plus if you decide to upgrade to a I5 2500k or a higher CPU this is a great board to have

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

check my later edit of earlier post. first, make sure your case can fit a retail mobo.

the oem supplied power supplies are rated to work with the included components, they often aren't adequate for upgrades.

edit: i included the z97 link only as a reference. z97 motherboards are usually better featured and not just the o.c. options.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Okay! Where can I find options for renting a retail mobo? Best Buy or another hardware store? And also that's an upgraded power supply... the stock power supply was 350 W!

Would you recommended the Z97 mobos over the H97 even if I'm not going to use the extra features on the Z97?

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

Vahe Bro A :

Oh, okay. Well I was planning on getting an 1150 motherboard so I would be more in tap with the current 4th gen from Intel.

Would you still recommend an 1150 option that is Z97 over an H97? And despite positive reviews of the <$100 motherboard, what could the benefits of a pricier motherboard bring? Thanks again

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

bnv016 :

i don't think you can. i meant that you should check the hole placements in your pc's case and determine if it is compatible with a store-sold motherboard. you can also take your mobo out (if possible) and match the hole placements with a retail-sold motherboard.

bnv016 :

i can't find anything on a dynac brand. is it a local brand or is it a dynex psu?

bnv016 :

if it saves you money, then no i won't recommend.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Ah understood! I will check that soon, then.

de5_Roy :

Yes, that is my mistake. I misremembered Dynex as Dynac.

de5_Roy :

Okay, thank you!

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

bnv016 :

how many amperes does it say on the +12v rail? turns out it is bestbuy's house brand and often uses fake labelling. hardwaresecrets reviewed 400w one.
you should upgrade that psu to a good quality, newer one.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Okay! I'm not sure how to read the chart on the box, but here is a picture of it. Maybe this is not what you're looking for... Maybe the chart off of the box is actually what you mean by the fake labeling. Not sure though, sorry. http://i.imgur.com/sMbfV4E.png

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

bnv016 :

thanks for posting the pic instead. y'know what they say, pictures say a thousand and stuff.
the psu has two +12v rails. 1st rail can deliver max 192w, the 2nd one max 216w - neither are continuous, which what you need. theorertically, it'll run your parts, but you should keep in mind that the psu is 5 yr old(..?) supply from +12v rails will be lower (possibly much lower) than the max, components are likely lower quality thus will age faster. as soon as you save up, upgrade the psu since you'll be running a 7770 as well. my earlier recommendations stand.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Okay! When buying a new motherboard, how can I tell if the +12v rails are continuous? Does the SeaSonic linked below have such a feature?

de5_Roy :

Sounds good, the PSU is about 2/3 years old. Your point still stands though.

de5_Roy :

Will do. Would this do? http://tinyurl.com/seasonic-power-supply
Along with the ASRock H97 LGA 1150? http://tinyurl.com/ASRock-H97

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

bnv016 :

quality psu vendors will mention it in the labels or ads. the +12v rails are for the psu. and yes, the seasonic psu has 2x +12v rail. the one i linked is cheaper, single rail and has 2 more years of warranty.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151136

de5_Roy :

Will do. Would this do? http://tinyurl.com/seasonic-power-supply
Along with the ASRock H97 LGA 1150? http://tinyurl.com/ASRock-H97[/quotemsg]
mobo looks okay, but my earlier caution about motherboard being compatible with the case, stands.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Sounds great! Yeah sorry about that, meant PSU. Thank you for the link!

de5_Roy :

Good, I still have to check the size, but I am pretty confident it is ATX at this point. Thank you so much for all the help!

de5_Roy · Jul 6, 2015

not just the size, the screw holes as well. especially the bottom left one.

bnv016 · Jul 6, 2015

de5_Roy :

Roger that, thank you!

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