Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love the sleek design and it’s great because of the deal I’ve gotten on it so worth the purchase and they guys gave me some fair warning about stuff I should be worried about but still decided to buy it and I don’t regret it at ll

Great beginning PC. Bought this along with the OMEN monitor. Comes with a keyboard and mouse for beginners, but totally upgradable (you will probably want to). I did have an issue around 15 days into having it, the RGB of the bottom fan went out. (shown in pics) Contacted HP and sent it in for free repair (thanks to 1 year warranty) and it is perfect now.

This is a great computer, but it really needs a bigger hard drive. The computer is fast, stylish, clean looking, and quiet. The ports at the top of the case are easily accessible, and overall the computer just runs great. The RGB is bright and fun, and the computer gives off a clean looking "gamer vibe." The graphics card is a little odd in that it has multiple DisplayPort outputs and a single HDMI output. Not all of my monitors have DisplayPort, but HDMI is fairly common. I would have expected it to have two HDMI outputs (though I do understand that it's easier to split a DisplayPort signal between multiple outputs than an HDMI signal). I'm not sure, but I think the power cable might be something proprietary too. It looks like a standard PC power cable layout, but it looks a bit smaller than normal (maybe 80-90% the size?). I only have one real complaint about this computer, and it's that the hard drive is too small. My personal opinion is that 1TB isn't enough space for a modern gaming computer. With modern games averaging 50-70GB each, it won't take much to fill up this drive. It's not immediately clear to me if the storage on this computer can be upgraded. I'm assuming that there's another NVME or SATA port somewhere on this motherboard, but I'm not seeing them right off, and I haven't been able to find a hardware guide for this computer on HP's site yet. I do see that there appears to be a bay for a 3.5" hard drive at the bottom of the case. That gives me hope that there's at least a SATA port hiding somewhere. Worse case scenario, you can always purchase an external hard drive and install some of your games to it to free up some space. This desktop does have ample USB ports. The HP Omen software also integrates nicely with GeForce Now, and the computer comes with a trial of XBox Game Pass. You can always use one of these cloud gaming services to free up some storage space too.

KEY SPECS Ryzen 5 8500G (6C / 12T) 16GB DDR5 5200MHz RAM 1TB NVMe SSD nVidia RTX 4060 w/ 8GB PORTS USB-A 3.0 x 4 (5Gb) USB-C x 2 (10Gb) USB-A 2.0 x 4 1 RJ-45 1 HDMI / 3 DP 3.5mm HEADPHONE / LINE / MIC 3.5” HDD Drive Tray x 1 DESIGN HP has come a long way with their Omen desktops. I was fortunate to receive an Omen 30L desktop several years ago for review. The 30L Omen case was abysmal. Air flow management was so horrible, that the processor and graphics card rapidly reached 100C and thermal throttled. Even with an old nVidia 1660 graphics card and 9th generation Intel processor, the PC was nearly unplayable. I spent several hundred dollars on the Omen just to make it usable. I had to buy an AiO and multiple case fans for cooling. Even then, you could tell that the results were adequate, at best. Fast forward 3 generations later and HP has finally brought out an acceptable redesign. Gone are the gimmicky designs, going back to what works, a box with a lot of fans. 2 in the front drawing in air, 1 in the back exhausting air, and 1 on the AMD Boxed cooler. Combine that with airflow vents on the top, bottom, and back and HP has finally given the enthusiast market a case that allows for sufficient airflow and low noise levels, even after hours of gaming. Going along with that re-design are honest, off-the-shelf compatible parts. Even with HP specific part numbers and builds, the installed items are standard sized components. Standardized items include: mATX motherboard, standardized 500W power supply, cooling fans, etc. Excellent. Should something fail, or should the end-user want to upgrade, he/she is not forced to ditch the entire PC and can upgrade when the need, budget, and time allows without being limited to vendor-specific parts. GAMING PERFORMANCE TLDR – On most AAA games, this PC is severely GPU bound. Some games like Forza are optimized pretty well for the CPU / GPU combo, but for most games, the GPU is running at nearly 100% while the CPU chugs along at a leisurely 35% (give or take). Not saying the Omen 35L can’t turn some decently respectable numbers, but there is quite a bit left on the table with pairing a base 4060 with this Ryzen processor. My go-to games for testing are usually Forza Horizon 5, Starfield, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, and F1 2023. Most are games I play on a fairly regular basis, but are also games that will demand a great deal from the GPU if you have it (Starfield). My test monitor is a 48” LG Ultra Gear 4k OLED 120Hz gaming monitor. My testing of the various games returns the following: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 4k – 42fps (Native monitor resolution, no DLSS option) 1440p – 106fps with DLSS / 117fps without DLSS Forza Horizon 5 4k Ultra – 77fps (Native monitor resolution, no DLSS option) 1440p Ultra – 93fps without DLSS / 101 with DLSS 4k High – 78fps (Native monitor resolution, no DLSS option) 1440p High – 118 fps with and without DLSS Starfield 4k High – 27fps without DLSS / 62 with DLSS 1440p High – 55fps without DLSS / 109fps with DLSS F1 2023 4k Medium – 37fps without DLSS / 63fps with DLSS 1440p High – 86 without DLSS / 127fps with DLSS 1440p Ultra – 51fps with DLSS (Unplayable without DLSS) I did not test lower than 1440p resolution. For me, these framerates are more than enjoyable even if they aren’t competition level. Enabling the DLSS option at 1440p makes a discernible difference in video quality, sharpening images and reducing on-screen artifacts. NEGATIVES First – HP has no provisions to access the integrated graphics of the AMD processor. Unlike most manufacturers, there isn’t a separate HDMI connection on the rear header, forcing sole use of the RTX 4060. There is no way to save power and disable the discreet graphics card. Two – I seriously question HP’s included selection of ports. Port selection feels like a desktop from 4 years ago. There are no Thunderbolt ports, no USB-C 4.0 ports, just basic USB A & C ports. In this day and age, there is no reason not to provide high-speed USB-C style ports. A simple USB-C 4.0 or Thunderbolt port to provide 40Gb output and access to the integrated GPU would be welcome and quite frankly, should be a standard addition for any desktop wanting to appeal to enthusiasts. CONCLUSIONS The Omen 35L is a decent entry-level gaming computer from HP. It has more than enough power for everyday workloads. Streaming 2 independent 1080p videos, while downloading games at more than 500Mb/s, reading emails, and updating some drivers in the background barely taxed the PC. CPU and GPU utilization was at a reasonable 40%. Not bad at all. The new Omen design is a marked improvement over Omens from the past. Even after long, strenuous gaming sessions, CPU and GPU temps remained good with no signs of thermal throttling. Even better, even when being fully taxed, the whole system remains quiet and composed. I was shocked at how quiet the new PC is. Compared to my older Omen, the 35L is a night and day difference. You can hear the fans, but they are not obnoxious and considerably quieter than most desktops. HP should be commended for their improvements. In the end, there are 2 things holding this desktop back. One is the underpowered graphics card compared to the CPU. A 4060Ti would go a long way in improving overall system effectiveness. Two is the anemic selection of ports. Even though there is a sufficient quantity of ports, they are substandard. Too slow for modern times and severely inhibit hooking modern devices to the desktop. However, the desktop is still a decent entry-level gaming rig. RECOMMENDED

Great performance, it a little heavier than nost but this baby right here is completely silient when running. No more fan turbines

Extremely great value for anyone who just needs a computer for Facebook and other low demand gaming , It has worked flawlessly for my Mother who plays those Facebook Games Non-stop

I really have been enjoying this PC ever since I got it! I purchased mainly to play Baldur's Gate 3 and Monster Hunter Wilds and it runs both like a champ! and with plenty of space leftover to play some other games. The RAM isn't the best but I make do with it and I'm quickly running out of space with only 1TB of SSD but so far I've managed. The perfect starter PC for me!

Overall a great pc for gaming and video/streaming. Although if youre streaming i woudl recommend something more powerful this is a great starter pc and updated

Good system! Using it for gaming! Tower is a little bulky, but understandably so.

I am not a gamer, but I do like to casually play Star Wars games. Graphics are fine for me. I had it hooked up to a 1440 / 165 monitor. It seems to take a moment to connect to the internet though when not using for a few days. The keyboard and mouse felt cheap, but will get you by.

Has some frame rate issues occasionally but mostly runs pretty good

Good product but could be better for the love do your research

I have no isses with this pc it was an excellent purchase

Runs great for a starter PC. A few upgrades will make it amazing for every game but at the moment it holds it own!

Works great, a little loud when you play some games but it delivers

GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD

Amazing starter pc. I got it on sale and it was a great purchase! Definitely wish they added more ram though.

Great plug n play has alot of what u need to have a good time

Runs the games I like pretty well. Love the colors and the white case!

Its an awesome PC it runs every game i play well, eft