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Windows 8.1 Pro OS, 2.9 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 500 GB hard drive, 6 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 display ports, 1 x VGA, 1 x headphone, 1 x microphone, 1 x line-out, integrated Intel HD Graphics, integrated Intel I217LM Gigabit Network Connection
Pros: Compact, efficient performer, plenty of USBs
Cons: No HDMI connection and no bluetooth support
Bottomline: The compact and attractive desktop system is made for basic computing tasks. If you can spend more for better performance then the same machine with higher hardware configuration could be your choice, else Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny Desktop is a strong contender in the segment.
The EliteDesk 800 G1 from HP is a desktop PC with a very compact form factor, which can be mounted behind a LCD monitor or tucked against it in an upright position. In other words, it’s a great choice for offices where space is at a premium. To give you an idea of its compactness, the PC stands just 34 mm high and weighs a mere 1.3 kg. It comes with a detachable stand to place it in a vertical position next to your monitor. The PC doesn’t ship with a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, so you’ll need to factor those into your cost if you decide to buy this one.
Connectivity is a strength: The mini desktop PC allows you to hook up three separate displays. This could be useful in retail or office environments, which would benefit from a multi-monitor set-up. The compact PC includes two DisplayPort interfaces as well as a VGA port. There’s no HDMI though, so you’ll need to purchase an adaptor if you want to connect an HD display. The Desktop Mini PC is equipped with 4th Generation Intel Pentium Core i5 processor that can easily support three displays.
It has 6 x USB 3.0 [4 at the back and 2 at front] ports available for connecting peripherals. The mini PC doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity so one or two of these ports are likely to be permanently occupied by the mouse and keyboard. There are headphone and microphone sockets on the front with an additional line-out for external speakers at the back. Also, there is a Gigabit Ethernet interface at the back for wired networks.
Power packed performance: The review unit we received was powered by quad-core Core i3 processor running at 2.9 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 500 GB SATA hard drive in which about 421 GB is available to the user. The HP mini desktop PC produced a strong overall score in our benchmark tests. It scored P789 on 3D Mark 11 and 2879 on PC Mark 8.
Basic productivity apps run very smoothly, but since there’s no discreet graphics card in the machine, the machine is suited for light graphics work. Like all HP business machines, the EliteDesk 800 G1 also comes with pre-installed security software [HP Client Security]. The software enables you to protect your PC. For instance, you can block the USB ports so that only those with a password can access plugged in USB sticks and external hard drives. The tiny machine has an in-built speaker, which is great for regular usage, but don’t expect thumping audio out of it.
HP's EliteDesk G1 800 is a great mini-PC for business, but we'd opt for a less powerful spec and save some money
Specifications
Processor: Quad-core 3GHz Intel Core i7-4765T, RAM: 8GB, Front USB ports : 2x USB3, Rear USB ports: 4x USB3, Total storage: 256GB SSD, Display: None, Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit [pre-installed], Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit [option]
Mini PCs open up all kinds of possibilities for a business, whether its removing clutter on the desktop, saving space in a till or reception area, or even integration directly into products or customer displays. HP’s latest range of EliteDesk G1 800 Desktop Mini PCs are designed with hardware and software to suit a business’ needs. Here we’re reviewing the new range-topping model, with a 256GB solid-state drive [SSD], 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7-4765T processor clocked at 2.0GHz, with a maximum Turbo frequency of 3.0GHz.
However, we think the processor may be a bit too powerful for the tasks people will undertake with a compact PC. The core i7-4765T has plenty of power to handle run-of-the-mill applications, but it isn’t ideal for use as a workstation. There’s no slot for a discrete graphics adaptor, for instance, and no room in the miniscule chassis for a large data drive.
Even so, the EliteDesk 800 G1 is a neat PC. It looks inconspicuous, and has only a power switch, audio ports and two USB3 ports on the front of it. At the rear are a further four USB3 ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, an audio output, two DisplayPort outputs and a VGA output. Sadly, there’s no HDMI output. This PC doesn’t come with a display, so you can choose your own or re-use an old. You do, however, get an ordinary USB keyboard and mouse, as well as a stand for mounting the PC vertically.
The chassis cover is secured with a single thumbscrew for quick access, but there’s a padlock loop should you need to prevent others opening the PC. Conveniently, there’s also a tamper switch that will register if anybody has. Inside the PC is a tool-free disk caddy, which makes it easy to lift out the SSD and insert a SO-DIMM memory module in the empty slot underneath. Also under the disk caddy is an M.2 slot, which is already populated in our sample by a dual-band Intel N7260 wireless card. To access the M.2 slot you must remove the caddy, which is secured by Torx T15 bolts.
HP preinstalls this PC with Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, and there’s an 11GB recovery partition that you can use to restore you PC to its factory condition, should you need to. HP also supplies Windows Setup and driver discs for both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, so you could install Windows 8.1 instead should prefer it, but you’ll need an external optical drive to do so.
The other bundled software is useful and, thankfully, doesn’t bloat the disk with unwanted software. Software, driver and firmware updates are handled by the HP SoftPaq Download Manager, which lets you choose which updates to apply and when. You can also use it to build a catalogue file for rolling out to other computers, which is very useful if you buy batches of similar PCs and want to minimise the administration and bandwidth of keeping them all updated.
Also of interest is HP Client Security, which manages features including disk encryption, password recovery and device restrictions, which is useful to stop unauthorised users copying data to a USB drive, for example. The standard package includes Trust Circles, which is used for sharing confidential data with other authorised users, but the Theft Recovery program shortcut leads only to an advert for third-party software. We were also disappointed that Client Security let us set a password of ‘password’ – it warned that it was weak based on the lack of uppercase, numbers or symbols, but such a useless choice should be blocked altogether.
Although this mini-PC uses an SSD rather than a hard disk, its fan means it isn’t silent in use, even when idle. The fan speed seems to rise little under load, however, so any noise it makes will be drowned out in an office environment. Power use remains light at all times, and we measured a peak of 37 watts during our benchmark tests, and this fell to around 7w when the PC was idle and 1w when it was asleep. There’s no obvious heat other than a gentle warming of the case above the cooler.
You might expect a mini PC to struggle when benchmarking, but the EliteDesk 800 G1 did surprisingly well, scoring 76 overall in our PC benchmark tests. Less surprising was this PC’s comparatively weak performance on 3D accelerated tasks due its use of the Core i7-4765T’s built-in graphics processor. Although this PC is clearly not intended for gaming, we ran our Dirt Showdown benchmark at a resolution 1,280×720 with 4x anti-aliasing and High graphics quality to get an idea of how it would perform. The Elitedesk 800 G1 produced an average frame rate of 24 frames per second, which does demonstrate that it can handle basic 3D work. You’ll certainly have no trouble web browsing and using common applications such as the MS Word and Excel.
We like the Elitedesk 800 G1 Desktop Mini, particularly its sensible software suite and design. However, the specification we reviewed is best for those who really do need the extra power afforded by the Core i7-4765T. If you’ll primarily be undertaking basic office duties such as word processing and web browsing, it’d be better to specify less a less powerful processor and save a bit of money. Alternatively, you could consider the cheaper and Best Buy-winning Scan 3XS NUC N16 if you simply want a compact PC, although you’d be sacrificing all the business-oriented goodies of the Elitedesk 800 G1 Compact Mini if you do.
Is the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF good for gaming?
It also does 1440p pretty good, but 1080p@60 fps is what this PC is ideal for. It also runs on an i5 CPU which while a little dated is still a very capable CPU even in 2020 capable of running most modern games such as GTA 5 @1080p on high settings.
When was HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF released?
The HP EliteOne and EliteDesk 800 G1 series and the HP ProOne and ProDesk 600 G1 series are expected to be available in the United States in June 2013.
Is HP EliteDesk a good computer?
Its compact size, ease of use and setup and generous port allowance makes it good for all general work, but when it came to pure grunt for more demanding creative tasks, it lagged behind similarly priced mini PCs [including the Mac mini, which in its still-powerful base spec is cheaper than the EliteDesk 800 Mini].
Does HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF have WiFi?
HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF High Performance Business Desktop Computer, Intel Quad Core i5-4590 upto 3.7GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 256GB SSD [boot], DVD, WiFi, Windows 10 Professional [Renewed]