ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive + Intel Optane Memory - HP finish in natural silver

Name: ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive + Intel Optane Memory - HP finish in natural silver
Brand: HP
SKU: 6111248
Rating: 4.5 (280 reviews)

Model: 750-624

SKU: 6111248

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Key Specs
- Processor Model: Intel 7th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1024 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
General
- Brand: HP
- Model Number: 750-624
- Product Name: ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive + Intel Optane Memory
- Color: HP finish in natural silver
- Year of Release: 2018
Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 7th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 7700
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.6 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
Storage
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1024 gigabytes
- Hard Drive Capacity: 1024 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's mechanical hard drive. Hard disk drives (HDDs) typically have larger capacities than solid state drives (SSDs) but may have slower speeds.)
Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 SDRAM (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 16 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 2
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 7
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
Expansion
- Number Of Internal 5.25" Bays: 1
- Number Of External 3.5" Expansion Bays: 1
Features
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Audio Technology: 5.1 channel surround
- Size: Standard
Dimensions
- Product Height: 15.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 6.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 15.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 21.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Included
- Included Software: HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Netflix, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), CyberLink Power Media Player, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP JumpStart and HP Sure Connect 2.0
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Keyboard Included: true
- Mouse Included: true
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 191628383740

HP ENVY Desktop: Accomplish tasks efficiently with this HP desktop computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor supplies plenty of power for video editing and gaming, and the 16GB of RAM lets you run multiple programs at the same time without performance lag. This HP desktop computer has a large 1TB hard drive for storing files and the Intel Optane Memory is a smart system accelerator that adapts to your everyday computing activities.

Windows 10 operating system: Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7700 processor: Powerful quad-core, eight-way processing performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it, while increasing energy efficiency when you don't.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
DVD/CD burner: Reads and writes to a variety of media formats, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.
1TB hard drive + Intel Optane Memory: Holds your extensive collection of digital photos, music, games, and videos. Intel Optane Memory is designed to reduce performance bottlenecks and accelerate hard disk drives (HDD).
Cloud support lets you access your files anywhere: Store your photos, videos, documents and other files on Dropbox for secure access across multiple devices. Fees may apply.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Select memory card formats.
1 USB Type-C port: To maximize performance on the latest high-speed devices.
5 USB 3.0 ports maximize the latest high-speed devices: Also includes 2 USB 2.0 ports to connect more accessories and peripherals. The USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
Next-generation wireless connectivity: Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. Gigabit LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
Bluetooth 4.2 interface syncs with compatible devices: Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the desktop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.
Wireless keyboard and wireless mouse: For greater comfort.
Multimedia software package included: HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Netflix, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), CyberLink Power Media Player, and more.
Additional ports: Microphone and headphone jacks. HDMI output.

Whats Included

HP ENVY 750-624
Mouse, keyboard

Q: How many cores does the processor have. And will this be a decent computer to run Autodesk Inventor 2018 on? (max 50 parts)

A: My HP envy 750-624 has 4 core I7 7700 quad with Optane memory. I am very very very pleased with the machine. Very FAST!!! What I was not please with is the support from Best Buy, Windows, or HP on a new machine right out of the box. The HP Envy 750-624 has16 gig of Intel Optane memory in from of the hard drive making the hard drive look like solid state and as fast. This was very confusing knowing it had a WD Blue 1TB sata drive. You can not run normal Windows defrag on the C drive. I called Best Buy support and they refused to talk to me with out an extended warranty and hung up the call. I called Windows and they wanted a credit card to talk to me and they hung up my call. I called HP and HP wanted me to buy a support warranty on a brand new machine with one year warranty I refused and HP hung up the call. I called the Geek Squad at the store where I bought the PC ( only help I got ) and was told to return the machine for exchange. I returned it then setup and new machine and same thing!!!!!!!!!!! Solid State Drive!! So I figured there must be some one that could tell me what is going on with this. I found it on the Intel Web site. The Optane memory speeds up the data retrieval on a hard drive as fast as a solid state and it does that. But the problem is the memory looks like solid state to Win 10 and will not defrag. So to get around this you can run "Power Shell as admin" and "defrag C:" problem fixed!!!! By the way this is FREE!! No credit card or extended anything required!!

Q: Does this computer have a cd burner in it.

A: Hello, I see that you are interested in knowing if the HP Envy 750-624 comes with a cd burner. The answer is yes, the HP Envy 750-624 comes with a built in cd/dvd burner which allows you to read and write to a variety of media formats, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW. I hope that answered your question. Feel free to visit us again if you have any concerns! Thank you.

Q: Can an internal SSD be added?

A: Yes, I just purchased and installed a Samsung SSD in this computer. There are three available hard drive bays, one available SATA connection, and one power cable available. The item you will need with the SSD is a SATA cable as there is not one in the case already that can be used.

Q: What are the dimensions and weight? Thanks in advance.

A: Hello, I see that you are interested in knowing the dimensions and weight of the HP Envy 750-624. The dimensions are: -Height 15.8 inches -Width 6.5 inches -Depth 15.9 inches -Weight 21.7 pounds. I hope that answered your question. Feel free to visit us again if you have any concerns! Thank you.

Q: Will the NVIDIA - Founders Edition GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card fit in an HP envy 750-624 ?

A: There's probably enough space within the case, but the PSU doesn't have the required hookups for power or the output needed to actually run the card.

Q: Can the HP Envy desktop be downgraded to Windows 7?

A: I suppose it could be but I don't know why you would want to do that. This computer is lightening fast as is. It took me a while to appreciate Windows 10, but now that I'm used to it, I rather like it and think it is as simple to use as Windows 7 was with several advantages.

Q: Does it have DVI outputs?

A: This PC has 2 HDMI outputs and no DVI outputs.

Q: What happens when the Optane konks out? Sounds like new tech down to materials. Wonder if it’s reliable.

A: The Optane memory is a supplement to the hard drive and system memory, essentially offloading the page file from the hard disk into a solid state memory module. If it fails, all you'd need to do is remove the module and the machine would continue to operate as any conventional setup.

Customers are saying

Customers commend the ENVY Desktop's speed, ease of setup, and ample memory, frequently citing its strong performance and value for the price. However, some users point to a limited number of USB ports and a power supply that may restrict expansion options, particularly for adding a dedicated graphics card. The quiet operation and attractive design were also frequently praised. While some users noted the presence of pre-installed software, others appreciated its absence.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great All-Purpose Computer
This HP Envy 750 desktop offers more than enough power and storage for everyday tasks and just enough power for some creative projects like video editing. PROS: - The quad-core Intel Core i7 processor is the heart and soul of this machine. Such a powerful processor is rare in this mainstream consumer desktop market and it really makes applications load and work with great speed. - 16GB of RAM is more than enough for most users and allows the computer to run multiple applications, browser tabs, videos, etc. concurrently without slowdown. - The addition of Intel Optane memory provides a noticeable boost to Windows boot-up time. - Generous array of input ports, including 7 USB ports, an SD card reader, and even a USB-C port. - The built-in wireless card is 2x2, meaning there are 2 antennas for increased download/upload speeds. Similar desktops in this price range include only a 1x1 wireless card, so this faster wireless card is a nice addition. - Very easy set-up. HP has minimized the amount of registration screens and my machine arrived with almost all of the latest Windows updates installed. CONS: - The Intel Optane memory certainly improves the Windows boot-up time, but it doesn't appear that other installed applications or files benefit much. All of my other applications (such as the Office suite, Photoshop, and InDesign) are clearly still loading from the standard hard drive. I can hear the hard drive spinning when these applications load. Maybe this will improve over time as the system learns which applications I use most often. But as it stands, you will have to install a solid state drive if you want the fastest possible loading times from this machine. - The ports on the top of the case face away from the user and are difficult to access. I'm glad to have the ports, but their placement is a poor design choice. - HP has included some bloatware with this machine, including a trial for McAfee Anti-Virus, CyberLink Player, and tons of links to Amazon and Netflix. Luckily, these are easy to remove--but it's still annoying. - The machine has plenty of available space and PCI express sockets for upgrade purposes. Unfortunately, it is hindered by its 300W power supply, which only includes 1 additional hard drive power cable and no cable to power a dedicated graphics card. If you want to do any major upgrades to this machine, you'll also need to upgrade the power supply. OVERALL: If you need a fast, future-proof computer for everyday tasks and basic graphic design or video editing, give this machine a look. For the money, it offers an incredible amount of processing power, RAM, and storage. For just a bit more money, however, there are computers in this class with dedicated graphics cards and solid state drives that will take you to an even higher level of performance for gaming and high-end video editing. If none of that matters and you never plan on opening up the case of your computer, then the Envy 750 might just be for you. Recommended!
Posted 7 years ago by ryanmcv
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good PC for everyday use.
======= Summary ======= The HP Envy 750-624 desktop PC is a well-designed, solid-performing, and decently powerful everyday PC. It's not meant for gamers but one can turn it into a great gaming machine with a power supply (PSU) and graphics card (GPU) upgrade. Web browsing, word editing, and multitasking is very performant and the Envy does this all with whisper quiet operation. ======= Design ======= I find the exterior design to be pleasant, simple, and elegant. The front facade, with its brushed aluminum finish and texturing, looks great. It's simple, understated, and functional without unnecessary bling (e.g., colorful LEDs, graphics, aggressive grille designs). The sides of the PC enclosure are made of sturdy metal but the top black cover around the power button is cheap-feeling plastic. The long vertical cutout area in the middle of the front face hides a DVD burner which is a nice touch. The ports on the top the case, despite facing away from the user, wasn't hard to use. I could easily plug in my USB accessories without first having to bend forward to look at the ports. I'm sure muscle memory will make the process easier and faster as time goes by. I appreciate having easy access to the two USB 3.0 ports, one USB Type C port, headphone/mic jack, and the 7-in-1 media card reader. The ports on the back of the PC, although not plentiful compared to a full-sized ATX motherboard configuration, offers enough options for most people with two USB 2.0, an Ethernet LAN, two HDMI, and the Audio Ports. Accessing the interior of the PC for cleaning maintenance and/or upgrading is a very simple affair. Turn the big knob on the back of the PC to loosen the screw and then pull and slide off the sidepanel to expose the innards. The way the PC was configured, the two case fans and the CPU fan will be enough to keep the PC system nice and cool. Even if one decides to upgrade the PC with a powerful graphics card later, the current airflow setup looks to be adequate. As for future expansion and upgrades, the Envy offers one PCI-E x16 slot for a graphics card, one PCI-E x1 slot for expansion cards, and three SATA-3 connectors (one is already taken up by the DVD burner). Overall, I give a Thumbs-Up to HP's design aesthetics for this Envy desktop. ======= Software ======= As is usual for large PC manufacturer companies, the Envy PC came preloaded with lots of extra software from both Microsoft and HP, aka "bloatware." However, it isn't too bad. If there are apps you don't need or want to use, one can easily uninstall them from Settings. Some apps, especially ones from HP, are truly useful to have around. The HP Support Assistant is an excellent app that scans your PC and offers the latest software updates and drivers. Using the Support Assistant to download apps and drivers is much faster than downloading each piece of software through a browser. One can supplement the HP Support Assistant by also downloading & installing the Intel Driver & Support Assistant for even faster and timely driver updates. Other useful apps include the DTS Studio Sound (music & sound equalizer), Dropbox (comes with limited free cloud storage),HP Recovery Manager (in case something goes wrong with your PC and you want to start fresh), and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI. The Envy comes loaded with a free trial of McAfee LiveSafe anti-virus security suite but most people will be just fine using Window 10's Windows Denfender security app. It is fast, works well, and it is free. The Envy booted with Windows 10 Home version 1703. An update to Windows 10 1709 was immediately available for download. The whole update process proceeded smoothly and easily with no hiccups of any kind. Compared to Windows of the past, Windows 10 is pretty rock-solid and stable. ======= Performance ======= The HP Envy 750-624 comes with a pretty respectable hardware setup, minus a discrete graphics card. The 7th-generation Kaby Lake Intel Core i7 7700 processor runs at 3.60GHz and Turbo Boosts up to 4.20GHz. With 4 physical Cores and 8 threads, the processor can handle anything out there easily. Single-thread performance is GREAT as is multi-tasking. The system comes with a generous amount of RAM - 16GB of DDR4-2400 memory made by Samsung. Again, application and multi-tasking performance benefits greatly from this. Hooked up to my 27" 2K LCD monitor, I never experienced any lags or stutters while I was heavily multi-tasking with the PC (Chrome with ~20 tabs open, downloading & uploading files in the background, Microsoft Word editing, YouTube music videos playing in the background). I ran the Envy through the Geekbench 4.2.2 benchmark and obtained the following scores: -Single-Core: 5187 -Multi-Core: 17,386 The Envy PC scored higher than my late-2017 HP Spectre 13 laptop with an 8th-generation Intel Core i7 8550U CPU with 8GB of RAM (4666 Single-Core & 12,051 Multi-Core) as well as my main gaming PC with a 2nd-generation Intel Core i7 2600K CPU with 16GB of RAM (3419 Single-Core & 11,693 Multi-Core). It also scored higher than my AMD HP Omen system with a Ryzen 5 1400 CPU with 8GB of RAM (3578 Single-Core & 11,708 Multi-Core). Nice~!! Storage performance was pretty good as well, thanks to the Intel Optane Memory system that is composed of a 16GB NVME M.2 memory module plus the 1TB Western Digital Blue SATA-3 hard drive with 64MB of cache and 7,200 RPM rotation speed. On the CrystalDiskmark 6.0.0 benchmark, my Sequential Read (Q32T1) speed was 922.6 MB/s and Sequential Write (Q32T1) speed was 152.3 MB/s. Random Read (4KiB Q8T8) was 781.4 MB/s and Random Write (4KiB Q8T8) was 154.1 MB/s. My Spectre 13 laptop which has a 1TB Samsung 960 Evo M.2 NVME SSD scored 1660.7 MB/s Sequential Read, 1584.0 MB/s Sequential Write, 1307.9 MB/s Randowm Write, and 686.8 MB/s Random Read. On the surface, these numbers make it seem like the storage performance on the Spectre 13 must be so much greater than the Envy's storage performance. In real-world daily usage, however, I didn't notice a very perceptible difference in storage performance. I'm sure that a more perceptible difference can be felt when loading large PC games. Also thanks to the Intel Optane Memory system, boot time to the Windows 10 locksreen took only 14 seconds despite having an older-technology spinning HDD. App installations and file transfers were also speedy and very satisfactory. In terms of auditory experience, the system operates very quietly. I couldn't hear any fan noises. The only noise I would hear once in a while came from the Western Digital HDD during disk-intensive operations. If there is one weakness with the Envy PC, it is the lack of a good discrete graphics card. If one doesn't plan on playing any games, then this is a non-issue. But if one wants to get into PC gaming and want to play the latest games at high-quality graphics settings, then the Envy - the way it's shipped - simply won't do as the integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 is woefully underpowered. In order to install a proper high-end graphics card (GPU), one must first buy a higher-wattage power supply unit (PSU) that can feed the GPU with enough power. For something like an nVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, for example, one will need a PSU with a rating of 500W or higher (Envy comes with a 300W PSU). Fortunately, quality PSU's are pretty affordable and easy enough to install. Besides for gaming but for everything else, the HP Envy PC is properly configured, powerful, efficient, fast, and quiet. It strikes a good balance with room for performance expansion. ======= So, is it any good? ======= Yes~!! With its sleek, modern design, well-balanced component configuration, useful software additions, and great CPU, RAM, and storage performance, the HP Envy is a great value and a fine PC. Everyday tasks such as web browsing, document creation, social media, and multi-tasking are easily handled by the Envy. Its only weakness is PC gaming but it can easily be rectified with two purchases (a more powerful PSU and a GPU). I can easily recommend this PC to friends and family for its ease of operation, maintenance, and great performance.
Posted 7 years ago by optimummind
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really nice, quiet desktop
I'm replacing a 10-year-old HP desktop that served me well, but was getting pretty ancient. The new one is essentially the same physical size, but with the brushed metal finish on the front looks much nicer. Much more important, though, is how blazing fast it is compared to the old one. I love it! Another added benefit is the system is much, much quieter than the old one. I had a TV tuner and graphics card in the old PC and there are two slots available in the Envy where they would fit. (I've included a picture of the inside of the PC for reference.) However, as other reviewers have pointed out, the stock power supply in the system doesn't have enough power for most graphics cards so you'd have to upgrade the power supply. I really don't think I'm going to bother with that, though, because it's running all my applications (and a few games) just fine. Some people don't seem to like the rear-facing ports on the top of the case, but I like them just fine. You do have to crane your head around to see the slots when plugging things in, but then you don't have things sticking out of the front of your PC (flash drives, etc.) which is the part I like. It just seems a little more trim and tidy that way, plus the cats aren't as tempted to mess with the devices. For a little more money you could get a beefier system, and you might get by with a cheaper, less powerful system. But if you're looking for something decently fast that will run your applications for the years ahead, I think this is a great choice.
Posted 7 years ago by FlyingC