u/Apprehensive_Golf_25

Hi everyone,

I'm currently upgrading an old Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A (the slim office version). I want to turn it into a budget gaming rig to replace my old MSI laptop (GTX 970M).

The Specs:

• CPU: Ryzen 3 2200G
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• PSU: 180W Proprietary Lenovo unit
• GPU planned: MSI RTX 3050 6GB Low Profile (70W TDP / No external power required)

My Questions:

1. Since the 3050 6GB takes all its power from the PCIe slot, will the 180W PSU handle the total system load? (Math suggests ~165W total under load).
2. Will the Ryzen 3 2200G be a massive bottleneck for the 3050 in 1080p gaming?
3. Are there any known clearance issues with the 3050 LP in this specific Lenovo case?

I'm looking for a "plug and play" upgrade because I don't want to swap the motherboard or the proprietary power supply right now.

Thanks for the help!