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Lenovo ThinkCentre M910x

This platform belongs to the ThinkCentre Tiny (1L) family, but unlike the M710q/M910q, the M910x targets higher‑performance configurations, especially in storage and networking, at the cost of some of the standard chassis simplicity.

It is a very interesting base for compact NAS, light virtualization, and advanced mods, although with stricter thermal limits.

Technical summary

  • Form factor: 1L (Tiny)
  • Chipset: Intel Q270
  • CPU: Intel 6th / 7th Gen (BIOS‑dependent)
  • RAM: up to 32 GB DDR4 (2x SO‑DIMM)
  • Storage: 2x M.2 + optional SATA depending on configuration
  • Networking: integrated Ethernet + advanced options depending on board

Slots and connectivity

  • 2x M.2 2280 (one typically NVMe; the second may share lanes depending on the board)
  • 1x M.2 2230 (Wi‑Fi)
  • SATA bay (limited or absent depending on internal configuration)
  • 2x DisplayPort
  • Proprietary port for specific risers (variant‑dependent)

Known limits

  • Extremely dense 1L chassis internally
  • Cooling is more critical than on M710q/M910q
  • External PSU typically 90 W
  • Mod compatibility depends heavily on the exact board layout