HP - Desktop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB Memory - 256 GB SSD - Dark Black
Model: M01-F3214/577L8AA#ABA
SKU: 6516372
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Customers recognize the Desktop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB Memory - 256 GB SSD as a high-performing and easy-to-use machine, frequently praising its speed, value, and compact size. Positive feedback also highlights the quiet operation and straightforward setup process. However, some users point out the lack of a CD drive as a significant drawback. The Windows 11 operating system also received some negative feedback.
I had to get an updated desktop and chose the HP M01-F3214 PC. This HP desktop has a small 256GB M.2 SSD hard drive (Samsung) and 8GB of HP RAM. When I turned on and went through all of the Windows start-up, I found it to be very responsive considering the minimal RAM and hard drive sizes. I’m impressed with the low-end AMD Ryzen 3 5000 Series processor. This is maybe the 10th computer I’ve purchased from Best Buy over the years, but the first time that I got one in “Open Box” condition. I saved about $130 and used that savings to upgrade the PC by purchasing 32GB of Crucial Pro RAM (two 16GB strips) and a larger 1TB Samsung M.2 980 Pro SSD with heatsink (all from BestBuy). When I opened the box, the power supply was hanging by one screw, easy to reattach. The side cover of the cabinet was also missing the set screw. Not huge issues, but something to note as a quality control issue for the team that sends out “open box” floor models. The RAM was very easy to install, but on the first attempt the system only recognized 16GB of RAM. I powered down, swapped the two RAM strips between the sockets and it worked perfectly the second time. I purchased a Sabrent PCIe card to mount the new 1TB Samsun SSD on the motherboard (there is one PCIe X16 expansion slot). Once it was installed it was very easy to clone the new 1TB SSD, swap them out and reformat the original 256GB SSD. Now I have second internal SSD hard drive mounted on the motherboard. I uploaded a few photos so you can see the motherboard and internals. In one photo of the new RAM, I placed the original 8GB RAM in front for comparison. The case looks like it has a lot of room for expansion. For the price I can’t think of too many “cons” for what I purchased, maybe a USB C port would’ve been nice. Overall, I’m very happy with the performance of this HP Desktop, especially with the upgrades. The parts I purchased to upgrade from BestBuy: - Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 1600 MHz DDR4-3200 UDIMM Desktop Memory - Samsung M.2 980 Pro SSD with heatsink Not from BestBuy: - SABRENT NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card
Posted by MoyockTraveler
Its an amazing starter PC for anyone looking for cheap and affordable. It can run alomst everything you can possibly throw at it and loads up everything super fast
Posted by SeanOsgood
Great desktop computer for those on a budget! A nice SSD for the computer to start up fast and decent specs to last at least a few years no problem! Glad Best Buy continues to include a keyboard and mouse with each computer purchase!
Posted by OriginalRedPanda
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