I have one of these M93P desktops just sitting in my closet. You have inspired me sir. Now with the advent of Linux OS like Batocera, this would be an excellent option to make a cool gaming rig to bring back those old Gamecube, Dreamcast, Playstation and Xbox memories. Thanks so much!

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

Good luck and have fun! Get that thing back in action!

Long videos are my favorites. I like deep dives!

@HaisteComputerRepair

10 ай бұрын

You found a deep one!

It's just incredible how all these old PCs, even all the way from Sandy Bridge era can still be repurposed for use today with just simple upgrades here and there.

@HaisteComputerRepair

8 ай бұрын

I just did a i7-4790 & GTX 1060 6GB combo in a ThinkCentre M83. I am pleased and I hope they remain relevant for some time to come.

Im doing a similar swap but need to wait for a 'new' cpu to arrive as the present one burnt due to a dead fan. So I'm considering a new heatsink and fan too. Thanks for this video

@HaisteComputerRepair

10 ай бұрын

What CPU did you order? Curious what graphics card you chose as well. Good luck!

Nice work, another tidy system for not a lot of money.

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good value, for sure.

July 2023 case swaping this pc ( different motherboard ). New case. New psu. New"3060". Will update if header was correct or if i destroyed the pc. (Update) it worked. Thanks for your video!

@HaisteComputerRepair

10 ай бұрын

Congrats! So, is your motherboard from an M93p?

@mastershokhan

10 ай бұрын

Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 @@HaisteComputerRepair

The M93p is a good deal on ebay, I just got one for US35 bucks shipped. I'm using it as a media center pc. I swapped out the HDD for an SSD (already had one) installed Windows, added an 8TB storage drive, an extra 8gig stick of ram (already had one) and a USB wifi dongle It works great and fits neatly on the shelf under my TV and matches my other black devices.

@HaisteComputerRepair

10 ай бұрын

Nice! That sounds like a great setup. I may just do something similar with a thinkcentre M92p or M700. Plesk server.

Omg, I also upgrade my M93p with the same components that you used in yours, I even used the same case xD. With the difference that I added the Cooler Master i71c heatsink, if you use that PC for only gaming, I highly recommend it, the processor temperatures improve with that heatsink for an absurdly cheap price.

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the tip. I have looked at that CPU cooler before and will try it out soon. The case is pretty good and is the best budget I can find for new with a window. I just finished another build with one, actually. Glad to hear yours is working out! Would love to see some pictures if they exist somewhere.

@cassandraramirez1520

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair It's nice to know you use the case in another build, that's great, as long as you use components that don't stress too much. I don't say it, the friend who recommended me to buy that case says it, apparently he already had a bad experience. And of course! Although I never published my work, only those photos exist in the deepest of my gallery~

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@cassandraramirez1520 I haven't heard anything negative yet. It's good enough for fitting a range of hardware and cable management. Airflow is decent with the right configuration. For the price, I would say it's pretty good for the budget friendly build. As for pictures, no problem. I am just curious how others are making out with the case.

What is the model number of the mother board, mine is also similar but I am unable to find the model number.

Did the original PSU have pci-e power out out puts? I'm thinking of buying the i7 version, but I have a sapphire Radeon card that requires the power input.

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

No, you would have to use a SATA to PCI adapter. But, make sure the stock 240W power supply can handle that card and the rest of the system. Look up your card on Google by searching "name of card" followed by "techpowerup" and look for what it is rated in W.

I'm doing a similar swap. Gamemax G563 case and it has a reset switch cable. Where would that plug in?

@HaisteComputerRepair

6 ай бұрын

Go to 12:17 in the video and there is a front panel connectors diagram kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKh8rZJ_erWvfrw.htmlsi=V4wTJj8aQxCGEd4I&t=764

What a timely video. I am doing something similar with an older Lenovo M82 with an i3 in it. I am going to place it into a nice HP tower I have cleaned up. Did you have any trouble with the IO shield? I see that it is somewhat proprietary how it is held in place in the Lenovo case. One additional step I did take is to lubricate the case and PSU fans to keep the noise down. Of course, my fans are not new like you have here.

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

There's no trouble fitting the I/O shield into a conventional tower case. Should be like any other. If a fan is noisy, I lubricate with some 3-in-1 oil. I've had some good luck bringing ceased fans back to life this way. Good luck with the M58!

Need a case for my M900.

@HaisteComputerRepair

3 ай бұрын

I had several SFF cases for M900's, I would have shipped you one for free! But I recycled them. I do have a couple M93p and M92p cases, though, which are compatible with M900 motherboard connectors

Thermal Sensor is required, the motherboard won't work without the sensor present. FYI

@HaisteComputerRepair

4 ай бұрын

In my experience, the CPU and SYS Fans will run at full speed unless the thermal sensor is connected. Otherwise, the motherboard will operate as intended. I have forgotten to connect the thermal sensor a few times and this was the case. Did a Lenovo motherboard not work for you with the thermal sensor not present?

19:07 what happened if you dont put Thermal Sensor?

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be honest I haven't truly experimented long runs without it. So, perhaps nothing, perhaps the front intake fan would ramp up without heat detection. I would say install it if you have it and if you don't, see what happens and let me know.

could you do the same tutorial but show us how to transfer the optical drive too. would really help. I have the lenovo m91p and i recently upgraded to 12gb ram. I want to buy a case, a psu and install everything in a new case. Also, does the gtx 1050 ti 4gb work? I like your videos and i already have 2 hours watching them. Thanks, you have a new subscriber!

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

So long as your new case has a spot for the optical drive, it should be fairly straightforward moving it over. Removing the optical drive from the M91p case is easy, you just have to depress a switch and pull it out. You'll see. Just keep an eye out as many PC cases will not have a spot for the optical drive, it is becoming less common. Thanks for watching!

@lasoute

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair thank you!

and also what Bios Version you have right now, pls Reply

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I no longer have this PC.

Brother, I also have a case with m93p and the graphics card with RX 590 is not fitting in it. Please suggest me how can I fit my graphics card in my cabinet.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

I don't think there is a low profile RX 590, so just like you see in this video you would have to swap into a larger case. Or, modify your existing SFF case with a dremel, etc.

@Skkarnatakasupport

Ай бұрын

​@@HaisteComputerRepairWill the cabinet which you have mentioned in the video be perfect for RX 590 and all the components of m93P

@Skkarnatakasupport

Ай бұрын

​@@HaisteComputerRepairAnd why did you call RX 590 low profile brother

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

@@SkkarnatakasupportYep that would be fine.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

@@Skkarnatakasupport Low profile graphics cards can fit into Small Form Factor PC Cases. Like this one: www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/msi-gtx-1650-low-profile.b7005

Can the original case hold a GPU properly? I'm on a really tight budget and could problably only afford a new PSU and a 2nd hand GPU.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

The original SFF case can fit a "Low Profile" Graphics card, in which case you would not need a power supply upgrade. The SFF case does not have the space for a full sized ATX Power Supply. Think of everything being cut in half to fit in a small case. Here's an example of a GTX 1050 ti Low Profile Card, that would fit in the SFF case and not require power from a power supply: www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/zotac-gtx-1050-ti-low-profile.b4295

@kinabloo

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair I see. A friend of mine told me to avoid a 1050ti since it barely hits requirements lately. Would there be a better GPU that wouldn't require a new PSU? Mine can only output 240W btw.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@kinabloo The GTX 1650 Low Profile card is the next step up. Your friend is right in some capacity, but remember you are working with the hypothetical of gaming on an office PC. Also within your budget. Also, I am talking about Low Profile cards, of which you are limited in choice. The low profile gtx 1050ti and gtx 1650 are quite expensive new. If you can find one used for a good price, that's awesome. If you are wanting to play top tier games at high settings, you will have to save up. If you are ok with playing on low settings and saving up on the side, even better. Check out this video I made for gaming on an office PC with an i7-2600 and GT 1030 for some reference: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYWg1aendpzUkZM.html Gaming is near the end of the video.

Will my RX 590 8GB VRam graphics card fit in the Cooler Master Mast box Q300L ?

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

Yes. What is the brand/model of 590 that you are using?

@Skkarnatakasupport

Ай бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair AMD Radeon Rx 590 GME

@HaisteComputerRepair

Ай бұрын

@@Skkarnatakasupport yes you would be totally fine

@Skkarnatakasupport

Ай бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair thank You So Much Brother 😄

hi where put thermal sensor

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

I attached to to an air intake fan.

Hello I have the same configuration, I'm going to move everything to a bigger case and use a gtx 1660 6g super, soon I'll change my kit to a more recent version, what do you think

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

I think a 1660 Super 6GB will be nice. You can upgrade to an i7-4770 CPU as well if you find one. The i7 will bottleneck a lot less than the i5-4570. This motherboard does not support the "K" series i5' and i7's of the 4th gen so just go for i7-4770 if you can find one.

@contaconta2751

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair I have a question, my front panel has the "RESET SW" option, do you know which position I put it in? I found everyone's position except him

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@contaconta2751 There's only two pins beside the HDD LED left over, so try those and let me know how it goes. The diagram is timestamped in the video.

Hey man can you do a Lenovo m900sff PC Case swap next?

@HaisteComputerRepair

7 ай бұрын

I had some of those and I did do case swaps, I'm all out and not able to make a video! If you have any questions about the process, feel free to ask them here.

@Mori019

6 ай бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair Hey so you don't have any video of it? And how was motherboard did the screw holes lined up with a standard PC case? And what size size of PC Case that you use. Thank you!

Hey Did gtx750ti really works on lenovo board did you do some bios update or something

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

No BIOS update was needed, no. Are you trying to install one and it's not working?

@YoutuberL1M

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair im just worried

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@KZreadrL1M Don't be, unless there's something wrong with the card or motherboard, etc, you'll be fine.

Do you have a link where you bought the 24 pins to 14 pins adapter?

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

I used this one a few times: tinyurl.com/2d3fu559

@YoutuberL1M

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair i appreciate the fast Reply, but Im getting worried some say Their Motherboard got Fried just for using a 24 pin to 14 pin adapter

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@KZreadrL1M I suppose it could happen, but it hasn't for me. I installed about 5 or 6, perhaps more. No issues from customers that I have heard of.

@YoutuberL1M

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair Any Idea What Cause these Adapter to Fried your motherboard?

pretty much what i built my wife except i used an rx 580 and nzxt H510

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

Very nice! That NZXT case is nice to build in. I am doing another one soon with an i7-4770 and GTX 970. Now that GPU prices have settled a bit I can get something better than a GTX 750ti in a budget build like this.

@howardwilson3466

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair I try to stay away from Nvidia now but there older cards are still good.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@howardwilson3466 In my work, I test and install both AMD and NVIDIA. Despite some controversial moves by either organization, I don't really have a preference. I would test them all if I could. In my personal rigs I seem to come into NVIDIA cards more frequently. Cheers.

@howardwilson3466

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair I know there are good and bad of both and certain CPU and GPU work great together.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@howardwilson3466 Totally. I ran a i7-4770 with a GTX 1070 late 2016-2018 or so and it was a good combo. I think a GTX 970, though lesser of a GPU, will run well in tandem. I plan to build a i7-6700 & GTX 1070 PC very soon. I usually combine higher end GPU's (GTX 1070 ti and up) with CPU's that came out after 8th gen Intel and 1st to 2nd gen Ryzen 5.

Can I reuse my old psu to the new bigger case or will it have size problems?

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

You can reuse the old PSU, but there will be a gap where the otherwise full sized PSU would be installed. You could mount some kind of metal piece or mesh screen. Or just keep it open if it's a shoestring budget. Depending on the PC Case, the PSU cables may not be long enough. Are you looking at a new graphics card install as well?

@seagullgaming958

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair Thanks for the respond! I got a new gpu for free so I planned to install it on the build but the case was too small for it (slim atx). At first I used a pcie riser, worked for a few months then now im having problems with it disconnecting from the monitor after a few minutes of using it (monitor displays disconnected and cant read hdmi/vga but gets fixed temporarily by shutting down the pc via powerbutton) I thought it was a cable/monitor problem but wasnt so now I plan to switch to a bigger case. Im not too experienced with building pc so im going to buy the parts needed and take it to a shop somewhere where they switch the cases as well as cleaning the dusty parts. Yes im buying a case along with a new psu, fans and 24pin lenovo adapter. Speaking of the fans, is the fan on the old case an 80mm one?

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@seagullgaming958 The fan on the SFF case is smaller, yes, and would likely look odd mounted somewhere on a larger case. Doesn't mean you can't get creative though. A fan is a fan and will do fan things. What GPU are you using? If you were local to me I would help you out. Good luck and maybe share a picture some time of what the final result is.

@seagullgaming958

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair ill be using a gtx 1050 ti that i got for free from a friend and is much better than what I was currently using on this 200$ 2nd hand pc. I live in the philippines and sadly, not living on the mainland so all the parts I need are going to be ordered online, tho much better than getting scammed from my local stores xd. Thats all... tho thanks for all the response and the goodluck! My current build isnt as much but we're geting there. And sure! ill update u when something big happens

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@seagullgaming958 That's not bad at all. We all do what we can in the moment. Living in Canada, I have access to many deals and a sea of products. Definitely a privilege. I would ship to the Philippines, but it is so expensive.

hi, does rx550 supports it?

@HaisteComputerRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I imagine that would work well. Bios is probably the latest version. I don’t generally pay much attention with systems like this, unless something is off and needs troubleshooting.

@YoutuberL1M

2 жыл бұрын

@Manhar's Wii really do you have lenovo and tested it?

Could you get the DDr3 running at 1600mhz?

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I installed 1333MHz RAM, but you can install 1600MHz. I just did recently with another M93p upgrade to an i7-4770, GTX 970, and 16GB Silicon Power DDR3 1600MHz RAM.

@newstyla8579

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair But how to change the Frequency to 1600mhz?Mine are just running at 1333 and there is no bios option for that.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@newstyla8579 Do you have 1600MHz RAM installed? You are for certain using a ThinkCentre M93p and not a different model?

@newstyla8579

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair m83 But its the same Bios.The rams i installed before ran at 1600mhz.

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@newstyla8579 To my memory there isn't an option to over or under clock RAM in BIOS. But, I do have one M93p board I can double check on.

Why not use 16gb ram ddr4

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

Because this ThinkCentre has a 4th gen intel CPU and it is compatible with DDR3 RAM. DDR4 came with 6th gen Intel.

@al-khalidi2738

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair can i install 16 gb ram or 32 gb ram ddr3 1866mhz

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@al-khalidi2738 32GB should be fine yep. THe speed will cap at 1600MHz, though, as the Lenovo BIOS does not support modification of this.

What is the motherboard model..... Can u pls let me know

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

It's a motherboard for a Lenovo Thinkcentre M93p. You can find them with that info alone on sites like eBay. I can't remember the specific model and I am unable to look as this PC has since been sold. Let me know what you're looking for and maybe I can help.

@AbdurRahman-wx9iw

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair thanks for the kind reply.....i do have the same one.....and I have this pc with a amd bantry crb motherboard.... I wanna upgrade this pc with a i7 3rd or 4th gen processor

@HaisteComputerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@AbdurRahman-wx9iw Oh, I wasn't aware the M93p shipped with AMD CPU's. In this case, you can pick a good AMD CPU, but not Intel. Can you confirm that it is from a ThinkCentre M93p?

@AbdurRahman-wx9iw

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair yeah man i'm damn sure....my father bought it from a person....second hand pc.....im damn sure....can u let me know what process will suit this motherboard

@AbdurRahman-wx9iw

Жыл бұрын

@@HaisteComputerRepair sry man it was lenovo m79....not m93p

Great video, but why have your Cello or violin playing? I don't get it; I am not at a funeral.

@HaisteComputerRepair

6 ай бұрын

I wanted to set a dramatic tone for the video :) No reason, honestly.