Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was in need of an upgrade to my current gaming rig, which was running a Ryzen 7 3700X and an RTX 3070, so when I saw this HP Omen 35L, I went ahead and pulled the trigger. This is a solid upgrade if your system is more than a few years old, but it’s still very much a budget build with a slightly older Intel CPU and a lower end Nvidia card. There are some clear pros and cons I want to go over, along with a few things I noticed while using it and of course how it handles games and peripherals. Pros -Beautiful black and glass finish with vibrant RGB on the fans and even the memory -HP uses standard parts now, so swapping the PSU, adding memory or dropping in another NVMe is easy -The Intel Core i7‑14700F has plenty of power for any game or task -The Nvidia RTX 5060 is a decent budget card with enough power for most games and supports the latest DLSS -1TB NVMe is fast and gives you plenty of storage -16GB of DDR5 is enough for gaming and general productivity -Plenty of USB ports, both USB‑C and USB‑A -3.5mm audio output is always appreciated -Built‑in wireless with no external antennas, which is nice -The 35L is very quiet, even for an air-cooled system Cons -The Intel Core i7‑14700F is now a couple generations old. Not a huge deal since the newer chips aren’t a big leap, but it’s still not a “new” CPU -16GB of RAM at this price feels low. I expected 32GB, especially with the RAM shortage going on in early 2026 -The RTX 5060 is a basic model with no tweaks and only 8GB of VRAM, which is too low for modern AAA games at higher resolutions. 1080p will be fine, but 1440p and above will chew through that 8GB fast -Only a 500-watt power supply. It’s enough for the 5060, but if you want to upgrade to a 5070 or 5080, you’ll need a new PSU (at least HP made it easy) -At this price water cooling should have come standard, but instead you get a completely air-cooled system, which isn’t a deal breaker for most people Overall Thoughts Overall, HP has a pretty solid entry level gaming desktop with the 35L. The RGB isn’t overdone, the case looks great on a desk, and the system performs well for what it is. But the RTX 5060 with only 8GB of VRAM holds it back. At this price, HP really should have included 32GB of system memory and at least a 5060 Ti with 12GB, so users don’t run into VRAM limits when trying to use features like Ray Tracing or Path Tracing. With that said, I was able to play RE9, Forza 5, Crimson Desert and a bunch of other indie games with absolutely no issues at 1440P. Most of these games were playing at above 60fps on ultra or high, except for RE9 which completely broke when trying to activate Ray Tracing/Path Tracing on the limited 8GB of VRAM of the RTX 5060. Everything about this system worked as intended, including USB ports, audio, fans, lighting, etc. Also HP has minimized its bloatware. You’ll only have to uninstall McAfee and everything else isn’t so obnoxious. The Omen Gaming Hub is a nice program that for some reason makes my OLED monitor flicker but otherwise works like a charm for controlling the RGB lighting and adjusting performance settings. You can even open up an “Extreme” setting if you go into the BIOS and enable it (which of course I did). HP Support Assistant is also pre-installed, and you’ll need that to get BIOS and driver updates, so you’ll want to keep that. If you’re just getting into PC gaming or replacing an older system and want something newer with DLSS support, this could be a great fit. But if you’re a hardcore gamer who wants to play at ultra settings at 1440p or higher, I’d stay away from this unless you plan on upgrading the PSU and the RTX 5060.

I decided to upgrade since my previous "gaming" computer with cooling issues led to corrupting the GPU and a total loss. This HP OMEN- 35L Gaming Desktop is a definite upgrade right out of the box with possible upgrades in the future. As a casual gamer and not looking to go pro any time soon, this is the perfect computer for me. Some of the things I like.. -- First of all, The case is a stunning sleek black, with glass in front and 1 side to give you a great look into the RGB lights and the ominous "OMEN" logo on the front. It's a great looking machine. This HP OMEN- 35L is air cooled and all the vents, fans and air holes seem to keep it running with low heat and super quiet. -- The Intel Core i7-14700F is a very powerful processor that can handle most gaming, streaming movies, music or TV. You will have no problem using word processor software for school or work, or exploring Chrome tabs. This HP OMEN- 35L is a multi-tasking dream. --As far as gaming is concerned, the RTX 5060 graphics card is solid for modern gaming at 1080p ultra settings and decent for 1440p gaming with DLSS enabled. The 16GB DDR5 RAM is enough for casual gaming today, although my kids, who are devoted gamers, are telling me upgrading to 32GB RAM to play newer AAA games with them. Maybe in the future. --For me, the 1TB SSD is plenty. This SSD has really fast boot and loading times and plenty of storage for work and gaming files. -- This machine comes with plenty of ports to install all your peripherals with ease. The top has... 3 USB Ports,( 1 type C and 2 type A) which will continue to charge phones or tablets while sleeping or powered off. It also has a headphone/ microphone port. The back has.... 4 USB type A ( 2 5Gbps and 2 10Gbps) 2 USB type C ( 1 5Gbps and 1 10Gbps) 2 USB 2.0 type A I RJ-45 Ethernet plug HDMI and 3 display port and 3.55 audio jacks -- The HP OMEN- 35L Gaming Desktop is perfect for people like me. Work computer by day, catching a movie or game on streaming services in the evening, and an hour or 2 of gaming at night.

So far my teenager loves this gaming PC by HP Omen. It's replacing a 2-year-old Dell alienware which quit working within one year due to the shoddy components. So far this is nice and quiet and plays all the games he likes the RGB fans and case look premium I just feel for the price this should include a water cooled AIO for the CPU. When looking to add RAM I can't believe how much one stick of RAM has won up over the years it's insane now I get why these gaming desktops are so pricey to put together. I like that there's an extra slot should you want to add another m.2 SSD for more storage. It would have been nice if the power supply would be at least 850 Watts versus the only 500 w cooler master power supply that's included with this build. I do feel though if you don't mind taking the time to build your own gaming PC you could build a slightly nicer one with a better rated power supply as well as more RAM and a water cool the AIO for the CPU. If you're one that doesn't feel comfortable building your own PC this is the way to go the omen gaming PCs look to be a much better build than the alienware by Dell.

I’ve been using the HP OMEN 35L for a little while now, and honestly I’ve really enjoyed it. Everything feels fast right from startup. Games load quickly, switching between things is smooth, and overall it just feels really responsive. I mainly use it for gaming, but it’s also been great for regular everyday stuff without slowing down. The design was one of the first things I noticed too. It looks really clean and sleek without being too flashy, and the lighting adds a nice touch to my setup. It definitely gives that premium gaming PC feel. It’s also quieter than I expected, even while gaming. It also pairs really well visually with my OMEN monitor and makes the whole setup look put together. Performance wise, I haven’t had any issues. Games run smoothly and graphics look great. The RTX 5060 handles everything I’ve played really well so far, and the 1TB SSD gives a good amount of storage without immediately feeling full. The only small downside for me is that it is a little bigger than I expected, so it does take up some space. I also think serious gamers might eventually want more than 16GB of RAM, but for most people it’s perfectly fine out of the box. Overall, I think this is a really solid gaming desktop if you want something powerful that also looks good and feels reliable. It has been a great experience so far.