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Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q

What type of RAM does the Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM memory in two slots, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB (2x 16 GB).

What storage options are available in the M920q?

The M920q has one M.2 2280 slot for NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs, and one 2.5-inch SATA III drive bay. There is no additional SATA port for external drives.

Which CPU is compatible with the Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q?

It supports 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core processors (e.g., i3-8100T, i5-8500T, i7-8700T, i9-9900T) in the LGA1151 socket, with a TDP limit of 35W or 65W depending on the cooling configuration.

What ports are included on the M920q?

Front ports include two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, and a combo audio jack. Rear ports include two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.2, one HDMI 1.4, one Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and a serial port (optional).

Can I add a dedicated GPU to the M920q?

No, the M920q has no PCIe x16 slot for a discrete graphics card. It relies on integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 (with 9th Gen CPUs) or UHD Graphics 610/630 (with 8th Gen CPUs).

Does the M920q support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, it has an M.2 2230 slot for a wireless card (e.g., Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200), supporting Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0/5.1 depending on the installed module.

What are the form factor constraints for storage upgrades?

The 2.5-inch bay accepts drives up to 7mm thick (standard SSDs or slim HDDs). The M.2 slot supports only single-sided NVMe SSDs due to space limitations under the motherboard.

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