Customer Ratings & Reviews

I ordered an HP PC online for our business office, then when going into BestBuy to pick it up...I noticed the CYBERPOWERPC's. Just finished setting it up and installing all of the app's! GREAT PC! Well built, fast, smooth, GREAT LOOKING, cool colorful lighting, AND SILENT! Beautiful piece of equipment!

I bought this on sale to replace an HP desktop that I bought at BestBuy back in 2009. I was long overdue for an upgrade. I couldn't be happier with this beast. The SSD allows for insanely quick start up or restart times. Something like 10-15 seconds. I also have more than enough power to do all the video editing I need to do as a Youtuber. I can render 1080p videos in just a minute or so. With my old desktop it would take and hour. This thing meets and exceeds all my expectations as a desktop. Very happy with it!

HP - Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7-Series - 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon RX 580 - 1TB Hard Drive + 128GB Solid State Drive - Shadow Black With A Brushed Hairline Pattern The HP - Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7-Series is a nice starter gaming PC at the entry level and was intended to play games at the popular 1080p resolution. It is not really intended to play at higher resolutions although you can, just be prepared to turn some of the graphics setting down. This is normal for an RX 580 which is a good graphics card and where it plays the best. Looking inside the small mid sized chassis you will find it cramped with the dreaded OEM non-standard designed parts. You can do some limited upgrades but I don’t really think you should buy it with that in mind. Other reviewers go into great detail on the specifications but in brief, you have a good gaming video card in the RX 580. It is a 4Gb card but at 1080p that will be fine for most games today. The processor is probably the bigger star here. The Ryzen 7 2700 is a fine processor and will play games well and do most any office tasks as well. Paired with the 16Gb of ram and an SSD drive assures snappy performance. I do wish HP had used a larger 250Gb SSD inside but you can work with the provided 128Gb drive, you just need to put most big files on the second 1Tb HDD. I think this is a great home office computer for someone who also wants to do some gaming. You could also make the case this is a fine family computer. It can do anything most people do on the internet, it will play most games very well when needed and is small enough it can fit on any desk. This is not a computer for a experienced PC gamer or for someone who wants to buy it today and upgrade it later. I have enjoyed this computer and respect the amount of power packed inside this small chassis. Buy it, take it home or to work and and enjoy it’s versability. BYW, it is small but looks good. It has a touch of the popular gaming look with some mild lighting on the front but no so much it can’t fit well in most any decor. The mouse and keyboard are average at best. And don’t be afraid to uninstall the included applications you don’t need like the virus protection package.

This PC is a nice surprise! It can easily play most modern games at 1080p at high or better quality settings at 60 FPS. I used Gears of War 4's benchmark tool for some testing, and I was getting a rock solid 60 FPS at ultra settings, at 1080p. While Gears of War 4 isn't the newest game, it still is a visually impressive game. I was able to run it at 4k with around 30 FPS at ultra settings as well. With some tweaking, could probably get it to 60 FPS if you didn't mind turning down some visual features. The processor performed very well in every test I tried. The GPU may not be the greatest available, but it also performs very well. If you're not aiming for 4k gaming, this machine should be great. The price makes it very appealing as well. Pros: great price per performance, nice looking and not overly large tower, excellent processor, good graphics card Cons: not quite able to do 4k, but at this tier, this is an excellent machine

So far I have been really impressed with this HP Gaming Desktop Unit. It has really been able to handle everything I have thrown at it! PROS: - The design is really sharp. It is fairly small for a gaming console which I like. The brushed steel with the green lighting really looks great too! - This thing has a lot of power under the hood! It can easily handle any gaming I have thrown it’s way as well as other programs I run. - The combo Harddrive and SSD is a game changer. SSD is so much faster but can be high priced. It’s nice to have games on the SSD for fast load times while having other media and files on the standard harddrive. - I really like the addition of the USB-C on the front. It’s a nice feature and helps it be future proof. CONS: - The keyboard and mouse that come with it are very generic. I would expect something with a little more style and color with a gaming consoles, especially with how the tower looks. - It only has 1 HDMI port with an option for one more. I wish it had two from the get go. BOTTOM LINE: If you are looking for a new tower that can handle your gaming and daily needs - this will go above and beyond!

PROs: - Compact form factor saves or recovers desktop/shelf space for small offices or cramped TV/gaming rig set-ups - Not garish for a gaming rig (no glass windows or pulsing lights)--the brushed finish and green LED treatment on the power button and center "laser-slit" are kind of cool-looking - Increasingly rare these days, this rig actually allows you to watch DVDs and install non-digital games/software via its laptop-style drawer-fed DVDRW optical drive - Latest Ryzen 7 CPU and OS loaded on a snappy M.2 SSD makes for a smooth and incredibly responsive Windows experience (about 26 seconds from power-up to desktop) - Thankfully, there are limited pre-installed add-ons and bloatware; easy to manage and free up space on the somewhat cramped 128GB SSD - User-friendly HP Jumpstart hub provides quick access to basic usability tweaks and maintenance tasks--an ideal "starter" PC for someone unfamiliar with the Windows environment/customizations - Virtually silent in operation; the single RX 580 blower fan, single case exhaust fan, CPU fan, and small PSU fan actually make for limited noise even under load--I had forgotten what it was like to game in a quiet environment! - Onboard wireless means no need to purchase a USB adapter, internal wireless card, or hunt down an Ethernet cable to get this PC online - Plentiful I/O ports--the front includes 2 high-speed USB 3.1 and 1 USB-C port (cool!), a memory card reader, and a combo audio 3.5mm jack (for mic/headphone setups that only have a single cable connector); the back has separate mic and audio inputs and outputs, an Ethernet port, 2 USB 2.0 and 4 USB 3.1 ports, and the HDMI and DP ports on the Radeon RX 580 video card - Easily handles today's VR requirements--ran my Oculus apps (From Other Suns, Seeking Dawn, etc.) without any noticeable stuttering or slowdown - For grins, I used the included HP system restore utility to completely reset my PC after a few days of use...the process was straightforward and took almost exactly 1.5 hours of unattended re-installation time to return the PC to its original factory state; definitely reassuring to know that a catastrophic system recovery is possible with relatively little effort on my part CONs: - When it comes down to it...a gaming computer is pretty much all about the games. This one can run yesterday's games like a beast, but struggles to keep above 60 FPS with some of today's AAA titles at 1080p on settings above HIGH (see summary review findings below)...those looking to power ultra-wide monitors (1440p) or 4K for today/tomorrow's AAA titles should probably look elsewhere - Internal layout is efficient but there is VERY limited room for expansion or growth--only one open PCIe x1 slot for an expansion card down the road, and only a single open SATA port on the motherboard with an empty power connector means you only get room to add a single 3.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD sometime in the future - 16GB RAM is definitely plenty for Windows 10, Windows gaming, and most run-of-the-mill productivity and creativity software; but if you want to upgrade to 32GB (max the mobo will support) for more demanding tasks like video editing or working with massive databases, you'll need to replace both memory modules as there are only 2 slots for DDR4 RAM which are already occupied - Not really a drawback, but the green LED motif feels better suited to an NVIDIA-based PC. This is an AMD rig--"Team Red" is begging for a red LED array. And sure, the LEDs look fine, but there is no user control--no pulsing, breathing, or scanning (that last one would be cool)...a missed opportunity - The included optical scroll mouse is serviceable as is the chicklet-style non-adjustable keyboard, but the keys are very short with limited throw (think laptop); I will probably look for a cheap mechanical gaming keyboard. Neither keyboard nor mouse have LED lighting Summary review: Bottom line...this is a modest, relatively simple, definitely user-friendly, budget-oriented gaming PC. It is MORE than capable enough for home office or student use, but it also happens to be a pretty capable gaming rig, at least at reasonable detail/video settings in today's more demanding titles if displayed at 1080p. It will definitely handle an Oculus VR headset and you might even be able to push 1440p with some older titles at higher settings. Paired with a budget-friendly Freesync monitor, this system will provide for a smooth and pleasantly satisfying gaming experience, at least for games running from about this point backwards...see my (admittedly limited) sample performance benchmarks below for more on this front. I would characterize this system as a starter PC for casual gamers, or one for gamers on a budget who know precisely what their dollar is going to buy them...there are little to no enthusiast/advanced features, and little room for growth or expansion beyond an additional drive. Gaming potential/performance is already somewhat limited by the budget-friendly video card. In particular, this RX 580 is the 4GB variant with only 1 HDMI output--those looking to use this system for VR and gaming on a TV will need at least one DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter. The limited video RAM also reduces potential/capability to run games at resolutions much higher than 1920x1080 (i.e. 1080p). If you have a large catalog of older games and/or are gunning for a quality 1080p experience, you might not outgrow this system too quickly; otherwise, I would think more serious gamers might start getting frustrated with the performance limitations of the hardware within a year or two (despite the budget-friendly price today). I found no overclocking utilities for the CPU or RAM in either BIOS or via HP apps--only the overclock utilities already integrated in the AMD drivers for the Radeon video card will give you any room for incremental improvements in gaming performance. Ventilation is adequate with a side-panel vent and a single exhaust fan at the back but there are no open fan headers on the motherboard or places to put another fan inside the case...liquid cooling on the CPU will require a 120mm radiator replacing the rear exhaust fan. The Ryzen 7 is actually a very capable CPU but there is limited space in the compact case for a different video card down the road--by my measurements, there is only about 2" of additional space beyond the end of the existing RX 580 before you hit the inside of the component cage. For the curious, here's the hardware I found when I cracked open the case: - Sunflower mini ITX motherboard; inner cage has installation/attachment points for one additional 3 ½" HDD or a 2 ½" SSD - 1 open PCIe x1 slot; PCIe x16 occupied by the Radeon video card - 1 Samsung M.2 128GB SSD w/Windows OS loaded - 1 laptop style HLDS 16x DVDRW (I confirmed with a spare drive I had that you can swap this out for a laptop BD drive just by removing the plastic face-plate) - 1 WD Blue 1TB Hard Drive I tested this rig on an AOC Agon AG352UCG (3440x1440) & Dell S2319NX (1920x1080) monitor; performance given as (video/detail setting): average FPS, minimum FPS, maximum FPS Shadow of the Tomb Raider 3440x1440 (High): 34, 28, 53 1920x1080 (High): 64, 48, 110 1920x1080 (Highest): 54, 41, 94 Middle Earth: Shadow of War 3440x1440 (High): 24, 11, 80 1920x1080 (High): 76, 28, 193 1920x1080 (Ultra): 56, 20, 166 Assassin’s Creed Origins 3440x1440 (High): 34, 3, 66 1920x1080 (High): 55, 25, 81 1920x1080 (Very High): 52, 23, 77 1920x1080 (Ultra High): 47, 3, 79 Here are a few older titles just for comparison's sake: Tomb Raider (2013) 1920x1080 (Ultimate): 96, 43.8, 130 3440x1440 (Ultimate): 53.8, 42, 66 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor 1920x1080 (Ultra): 88.76, 59.78, 131.98 For a "plug-and-play" gaming PC with respectable performance at HD resolutions on yesterday's and [probably most of] today's games, this rig might well fit the bill, especially if you're on a tight budget or perhaps buying this system for someone else. I personally find the lack of hardware expansion possibilities and performance customization options somewhat limiting. The Pavilion is a fine starter gaming PC for my youngest daughter, but it doesn't necessarily suit my own tastes or gaming expectations going forward. With a somewhat tepid assessment overall, I would personally have a hard time recommending this PC to anyone other than a casual or cash-strapped gamer; or more to the point, to someone whose gaming tastes won't grow much beyond where they are today and/or don't require the "everything to Ultra" settings in the most demanding games now and those to come.

I'll start by saying I love this PC. Performance is phenomenal. so fast. and multitasking is awesome. I use primarily for multimedia/graphic design work (Photoshop/Illustrator/video editing and conversion). Gaming works very well. more than enough RMA and video card more than ample. Cons: not thrilled with the laptop DVD drive/it's slow and well, it's the clunky fragile kind made for laptops. will still give 5 stars though. My set up is with a dual monitor set up (2x 23in HP Pavilion 23xw's) I also have a an HP external USB Floppy Drive (I have a Yamaha keyboard/piano that uses floppy) and I use a Logitech Z506 5.1 surround set up. --- 2 changes I had to make for this system (this is to help others avoid problems). - The Primary SSD hardrive is by far the fastest type of hard drive (NVMe M.2 SSD) and was great; however, the small 128GB size was not sufficient for someone like me who installs Adobe suite/etc. I upgraded to a Western Digital Black SN750 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD (up to 3470MB/s) (can get 500gb-1TB for around $100-$130 or so. It also increased performance/speed slightly and slightly noticeable faster boot up as well. set aside original as a back up. - sound: some will find this very helpful- PC has many ports even for video, but sound is where I found it lacked. It has 1 sound output jack on the rear for stereo only (virtual surround at best). No bueno. One might suppose to simply buy the latest Asus or Sound Blaster Sound blaster card as I did- I mean, it has an open PCI-e slot right? WRONG. it's physically there. you'll install the card. it will show the card hardware in Device Manger. it will not install software or function at all despite Windows even identifying it. It's listed, but not there. Listen carefully. The PCI-e slot is not to be used while you are using aNVMe M.2 SSD drive. It utilizes the PCI-e slot's pathway to function (part of why they are so fast verses standard SATA SSD's. so the slot is not functional. Workaround: press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to open Task Manager. scroll down to find Realtek Audio Manager. Right click it and select OPEN FILE LOCATION. Right click the same icon (now labeled as RtkNGUI64 app and create a shortcut for yourself (make life easier). open the audio manager. click on Listening Experience. then on Speaker Configuration. adjuster to your 5.1 set up (check mark Center, Subwoofer, Side Pair. Bottom shows Back Panel where colored ports are for Stereo out, Mic in, and Line in. plug your main stereo wire to the main port (green). then plug in the pink one your center/subwoofer, then the blue one side speakers. It automatically configures those input ports to now be out put ports. VIOLA!!! you have full surround sound. (Not as premium as a dedicated sound card, but it works just fine. - If you need a mic, buy a USB mic or headphone/mic set. If you still need a premium sound card, rest assured that the many USB 3 ports on the back of the PC will gladly take an external sound card, which will work just fine also.

Ok, for starters, I am not a gamer. My idea of gaming Sim City or Bejeweled. However, I am a graphic designer and also occasionally design and maintain websites. I was using an old version of Photoshop (CS4) and finally desided to upgrade to Creative Cloud. Quickly, due to the demands of the program, my graphic work outpaced my existing computer, which was also have some hardware issues. There was a fantastic sale going on with this computer at the time I bought it, and I got lucky because there was an open-box one in my Best Buy store, reducing the price even more. This is the first computer I have purchased in over 10 years that I was dazzled by because it was SO much faster than my last one. My previous computer was over 6 years old, and even with an i7 processor, 12 GB of memory, and the replacement of the old HDD with an SSD, this new one can run circles around the old one. I think the M.2 SSD is the number-one hardware upgrade that truly makes it seem much faster. I was shocked when I took it out of the box just how small and lightweight this computer is. I'm used to monster-sized towers that that are quite heavy. Not this one. There is less depth from the front to the back on this computer, but don't think that limits your upgrade options. For those that are like me in that the first thing you do with a new computer, even before turning it on, is open it up and check out the inside, you'll be impressed. Unlike any other HP I've owned, and almost all of my computers since my first XP have been HP's, the wires on the inside are neat and organized. With the smaller form-factor, this is great because it allows for more airflow. There is a little disassembly necessary to do any upgrades, including accessing the memory modules, but there are some great videos on the internet to show you exactly how to get in. If you are wanting to upgrade the video card from the RX580 that is included, be aware that this form-factor will limit you a bit because of the physical size of the type of card it will accommodate. Overall, this computer is sleek, fast, and I personally feel that I would have been willing to pay a lot more for it, making me even more happy about the purchase. I recommend this computer if you are wanting a more powerful desktop tower and also want it upgradable, as this one definitely is.

Great pc no doubt! Been maxing every game's setting and no flaw's for me. The down fall though is I was a bit worried about how hot the pc got and the cooling setup for this pc suck's very badly. So i decided to modify the case myself for about 30 buck's and work's like a champ :)

Got this for Black Friday. Can’t beat it at that price. Gotta be careful of GPU temp under full load. Small and quiet. Good value and runs very smoothly. On sale, can’t beat price!

This gaming desktop comes with an SSD drive for fast loading of Windows. You are up and running in less than 60 seconds. It is only 128 Gig, so you are not going to be able to put a lot of games on that drive. But, it also comes with a 1 TB standard hard drive for storing files, so there is plenty of storage space. Overall, the graphics have been great in the past week I have used the computer. However, it does have one major flaw as a gaming desktop. HP auto enabled the FN key to always be on with no way to turn it off. So, if you are playing any games which require the use of one of the F keys, it will do the FN function instead. You would need to press and hold the FN key to (ironically) turn it off, before pressing the F key. It is ridiculous and makes no sense for a gaming desktop. I reached out to HP support and they have no solution. I was able to figure out a workaround on my own. I bought a cheap $15 keyboard with no FN key. Amazingly, everything worked as it should and I could now use the F keys while gaming without pressing the FN key to disable. Once again, this is a good overall desktop. Just be aware of the downside and no known solution offered by HP to fix it.

Purchased this for my legal business and a new secretary. I needed a current processor [ not one that is 18+ months old] SSD and higher RAM with a video card that supported dual 4K monitors. This is a far better value than what HP offers on their Business site for the same money. Overkill for my purpose but the speed and video quality is worth it. Highly recommended. Also runs much cooler than my other business desktops from HP.

Needed to replace a 9 year old tower. This one seems to be cutting edge and I hope will stay that way for a couple of years. Super fast with lots of memory, powerful 8 core processor, 4 gig graphics card and an SSD boot drive. It also has dvd-r and a card reader built in. It has only HDMI and Displayport video connections so get an adapter if you want to use a VGA monitor.

While looking into a new PC in store (as the idea of a prebuilt was more appealing to my parents), it was easy to look over this mini tower, especially as the only one on display was the version of this with AMD Ryzen 5. However, an employee helped me look up any deals for PCs with Ryzen 7 (as I planned to use it for both gaming and as a workstation) and this desktop appeared at a discount of $800, down from $1050. This was an incredible deal for the price considering the specs! I've still been getting used to the fact that I can run many programs at once (as I previously had a laptop from 2012/13 with 6 GB of RAM). I have been able to run many games at max settings (Rainbow Six Siege, Path of Exile, League of Legends, etc) without drops in performance. The main complaint about this PC from what I've seen has been that it heats up due to its poor cooling, but the most I've noticed has been some warming that is not much cause of concern. That is of course speaking on my behalf and how I utilize it. If you manage to get this on sale like I did, you will not be disappointed. Also note that the peripherals included inside are a chiclet keyboard and standard wired mouse with left, right, and middle click with the scroll wheel.

I've been a gamer my whole life, but have generally stuck with console gaming because it was easier and seemingly less expensive. Nowadays, gaming PCs are a dime a dozen. My a tech enthusiast and I know what parts make up a PC, but I feel behind the times in terms of which graphics card is best (AMD vs. NVIDIA) etc. But I can comment on how this computer performs, both in terms of gaming and all around performance. I've been extremely impressed. WHAT YOU GET in the box is a pretty sharp looking PC that isn't too over the top (see Alienware) but is much better than a black looking PC tower. For me, my PC sits under a desk so while I like that it looks different, I'm not so much concerned with lighting effects. The green lighting is a nice touch, and the brushed metal pattern gives it a premium look. The only thing you get in the box besides the PC itself, is a cheap keyboard and mouse and power cable. Pretty standard nowadays, but I do which companies would spring for better than basic keyboards. You'll want to invest in a solid keyboard (I prefer mechanical) and mouse if you spend a lot of time at a computer. I do want to comment on the ports. There are lots of USB ports and display ports, not as many as a comparable Alienware PC, but there's plenty. The one thing I'm not sure about, and I would research this if it matters to you, is how expandable this PC is. For example, I'm not sure if you're able to add another GPU down the road. The case seems big enough to, but I haven't opened it up to try. But again, for me, I'm a guy who doesn't typically tinker with PCs (not because I can't or don't want to) other than maybe storage and RAM. EASE OF SETUP and BLOATWARE Like any computer the setup process is relatively seamless. You turn it on and Windows walks you through the set up. What I absolutely hate, in phones, PCs is bloatware. Some of it is necessary, like programs specific to graphics cards, but a lot of it is just unnecessary. HP can tend to be the worst. Yes, some programs are useful, but it's overwhelming when setting up a PC. I much prefer to install programs as needed, rather than sort through everything. And while some people might appreciate limited video editing software, for me, no thank you. I'll stick to my Adobe Premiere Elements. But my complaints apply to all computers/phones in general. PERFORMANCE As I said before, I'm not a guy who overclocks my PC, or tweaks with a lot of settings. While I want a powerful PC, I generally like to buy pre-built PCs and rely on the company to tweak it for optimal performance. Basically, when I judge a computer, it's based on out of the box performance. I've been really impressed with this PC. For gaming, I've been playing Far Cry 5 and the graphics are great. (note that I'm using a 2016 model Dell 34 inch wide monitor). I do, however, run into some graphics tearing, which is the hot term nowadays given NVIDIA GSYNC and AMD Freesync technologies. I was playing on a non Freesync compatible monitor and while I noticed the tearing it was in no way "bad" enough to ruin or really affect my enjoyment. I've played on a GSYNC compatible PC and monitor before and there's definitely a noticeable improvement when your graphics card and monitor refresh at the same rate, but for me, it's not an absolute must have. Bottom line, this baby kicks butt in gaming. I kept most settings on high on Far Cry 5 and consistently hit high frame rates. The textures are smooth and the animation fluid. I didn't experience any hiccups. In terms of load times, it seemed a little sluggish. The system boots up on the SSD drive really quick, but the 1 TB HDD seems to run a little slow. This may be normal, again, I mostly game on consoles (and I keep Steam closed until I open it) but it seems to take a while to get to playing the game with the loading. But we're talking first world problems, maybe waiting a few extra minutes to get into playing a game is no big deal. In terms of overall performance, this computer is even better. I do some light video editing on it through Adobe Premiere Elements and it doesn't skip a beat when editing. Sometimes it slows down with 4K videos, but nothing like my old computer which is what I compare this too. Unlike, gaming, everything else boots up quick, even when waking the computer from sleep. Thus far I've experienced no performance hiccups. I credit that to the processor and RAM...I can keep lots of programs open and switch between them on the fly with no issues. Even older database applications that I use for work seem to work better. MONITOR I mentioned monitors a bit earlier and while I don't think someone should overreach in getting Freesync technology, that does seem to be so prevalent nowadays (as in there are a lot of affordable options out there) I would highly recommend a QHD monitor. I prefer the higher resolution over any Freesync FHD option, but I think that's personal preference. Once you go QHD it's hard to go back and I'm willing to sacrifice resolution over eliminating screen tearing. Although if you can afford both, then that's the way to go. Just know, just in case you're buying this for someone else and don't know, this computer doesn't come with a monitor. CONCLUSION All in all, this is a fantastic PC for a great price. It's not budget by any means, but based on my research it is a great value, you're getting the latest Ryzen processor, lots of RAM and storage (which is always upgrade able) and high end AMD graphics card. That applies even if gaming is only secondary to you.

Full disclosure, this is a review based on an insane sale price of $699! The value at this price is simply not possible to beat. If every component of this PC was purchased separately and built at home, it would have easily been a $900 build. That said, the computer runs quite well. Under a very heavy load playing games like Destiny 2 and Resident Evil 2 Remastered, it runs a very steady 60 FPS at max settings and 1080p. Additionally, while it is an air cooled system, it is actually fairly efficient running at about 79 celcius under max load. What I like most about the system is that it is INCREDIBLY quiet, even when running graphic intensive games. That said, the machine is NOT perfect. For starters, the case is somewhat small, and the components are crammed in. While there is some room to upgrade parts, it is minimal, so you will definitely need to check to see if you have the space before you buy a new card a few years down the road. Secondly, unless you plan on upgrading the cooling system, I would be VERY hesitant to overclock your processor/graphics card. Again, the cooling does ok when leaving everything as is, but I'm not sure it could handle the extra heat. Finally, the 400w power supply is ADEQUATE for what is in the machine, however, it definitely pushes the boundary of what is needed. The supply IS platinum rated however, which is great. All things considered, this is not a 4k machine, and is not marketed that way. If you are looking for a great mid tier gaming rig, and only care about playing at 1080p, then you should STRONGLY consider this PC, if you catch it on sale. At the normal price of $1049, it is an ok computer for sure, but with its faults, I would be hesitant to give it the full 5 stars. The breakdown here is this-on sale, buy it....not on sale-check all of your options, this included!

It has a very short boot time due to the SSD and programs generally load quickly. It is very quiet, despite having a graphics card with extra fans. I have had no issues yet, in the three weeks I have had it.

I purchased this on Cyber Monday 2018 in-store. It is a nice, fast system, but caveat emptor! My biggest problem is that it is unstable. The computer will randomly become unresponsive, and go into what one may call a "sleep mode." However, the only way to "wake" it, is to remove it from the power source, and restart it. This happens at least once every time I use it. I have not been able to diagnose the problem's origins, but it is frustrating being that it is a brand new system. (I had my other HP for 8 years, and have not had this many issues.) If I can update this review with the solution later, I will. This HP does not come with nice peripherals. The keyboard is very small, no-frills, and cheap. The mouse is very generic, and does not feel very comfortable when gaming. For a gaming computer, these are absolutely useless. You would expect this from a no-name company, not HP. I purchased a gaming bundle by Corsair, and am much more satisfied with that for my gaming needs. But, you shouldn't have to do this on a system that is not just a couple hundred dollars!! The good features: It's fast with lots of storage! It does not come preloaded with too many useless demo programs. If you are new to Windows 10, it is quite user friendly, and fun to learn and explore its different features. The machine is smaller than many other desktops, so it should fit anywhere. My advice is to shop around first. I really wish I could swap this one for the same model and see if I have the same locking-up issue. Because there was not a demo model in my store, I did not know how awful the keyboard and mouse actual were.

This HP system checks quite a few boxes. It has some solid components, performs well, is a good value and is a great choice for those looking to get a mid to upper tier gaming pc in one simple purchase. The design is somewhat muted for a gaming PC, something I appreciate, with a black brushed metal finish and slight green lighting and highlights. It is a good look. The case has a small footprint, which is good for space and placement, however, that size does come with some caveats. More on those later. A basic wired keyboard and mouse are included. Windows 10, several HP utilities, as well a 30-day subscription to a McAfee Security package are all included. There are a few things you may not want, but, overall, it is nice to see minimal bloatware. A welcome change from the typical metric ton of unwanted software that typically comes installed on a system. The system is loaded with ports, and generally speaking, loaded with current and useful ones. The back I/O has basic audio, HDMI (only 1), VGA, LAN, 2 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.1. Even better, the front panel I/O has 1 audio, 2 USB 3.1 and a memory card reader. Lastly, the front panel also has a USB 3.1 Type C, which is a welcome addition. HP did a pretty good job with component choices, but it is a little bit of a mixed bag. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is a fantastic chip. Great value, excellent single and multi-core performance. Perfect. AMD Radeon RX 580 is also a good choice. A solid performer. It is only the 4GB model, so they could have done better there. Still, a good card. Hard drive choices are solid as well. A 1TB mechanical data drive serves its purpose. I love the inclusion of the 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD, it gives great speeds and saves space. Boot times are quick. I would have loved to see some more capacity there, but it is nice to have, nonetheless. HP also includes 16GB of DDR4 RAM, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and a DVD/CD optical drive capable of various reads and writes. All in all, on these fronts, I like what HP has done with this system. Save the Ryzen CPU, and to some degree the Radeon GPU, the components may not be “performance” models or top specs, or top-shelf names, but they are all solid and capable pieces. Now, there a couple of things I do not like. To begin, while the small case is great for desk space, it does limit the options on the inside. There simply is not a lot of room to expand the components down the road. Further, there is not a lot of air-flow. There is one true case fan included, and the CPU cooler and PSU fan do not move that much air. Now, that does make for a very quiet system, which is really nice, but does not help system temps. Further, while the included PSU fan is platinum certified, it is only 400W which also limits options and possible upgrades in years to come. Finally, HP could have done better with the motherboard. This may be that I am used to building my own systems, and having motherboards with robust offerings, but this is a fairly basic board. It is not a bad board, by any means, but you lose out on some options, upgrade options and future-proofing. So, what does all this mean when you fire it up? Well…this is a quick system. In daily use, browsing, e-mail…etc there is no lag. Everything is quick and snappy. Same goes for music, photo and light video editing. Gaming is much of the same. Games load quickly. Performance is great at 1080p with most games, although with some new titles you do have to scale back some settings. Ultimately though, good frame rates and good performance that I am happy with. I know this is a rather lengthy review, but in closing I will try to keep it brief. I like this system. It comes well equipped, performs well and I think is a tremendous value. It will play most games rather well and do everything else in between. Simply, for many people, this is a great choice.

I've been an online gamer since '05, slogging through World of Warcraft, Everquest II, Rift, etc. at medium graphics at best, always buying the lowest end computer that said it could 'run that game' . Lag was my constant companion, crashes to desktop at the worst times, and 25 man raids were a thing I only dreamed of. This year, I decided to actually buy a computer with the word 'gaming' in the title, and I wasn't disappointed! HP and Asus have been favorite brands of mine, and this thing sits silently beside me, allowing me to play all the above games at ultra settings. The SSD allows everything to fire up almost instantly. I've had this computer for almost a year with zero issues, and would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a gaming desktop in an affordable range!