HP Pavilion Gaming PC (TG01-1109)
This affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical workstation.
Some cost-cutting measures and design decisions regarding the case add a few steps to potential maintenance and upgrade projects, but thanks to detailed instructions, the process remains relatively straightforward.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this Stationary Computer which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
Speakerless. This Stationary Computer needs external speakers to play sounds. Your options are to hook it up to a TV or a monitor with built-in speakers, use external speakers or a headset.$30+
No Camera or Microphone. If your plans include skyping with family members or playing with your friends online, you would need a webcam or, for best results, a headset and microphone.$40+
Screenless. If you don't already have a monitor from your last computer, you could connect this Stationary Computer to a TV or get a new monitor.$120+
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Stationary Computer.$30+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $320 on accessories, for a total cost of $1620.
Who it's For
- Long-Term Gamer
- Serious Gamer
- Serious Multitasker
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Productivity-Focused User
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
CPU
Intel Core i5-10400F, 6 cores clocked from 2.9 to 4.3 GHz
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
12 GB
Storage
1.25 TB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w15.54 × d30.77 × h33.74
Dimensions (in): w6.12 × d12.11 × h13.28
Weight (kg): 5.96
Weight (lbs.): 13.14
Features
- Built-in Media Card Reader
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Fixed storage: 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
- DisplayPort
- DVI
- HDMI
- Multiple Monitor Support
- USB 2
- USB Type-C
- USB 3.1
- USB Type-A
- Ethernet 10
- Ethernet 100
- Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
- 3.5mm Stereo jack
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Bluetooth 4
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Wi-Fi ac
- Upgradable and Maintainable
Maintenance and Upgrades
Commonly Replaced Components
Local Storage: A technician can help you with that
Memory: A technician can help you with that
GPU: A technician can help you with that
Additional Ressources
Pricing and Current Offers
No Offers found in Canada.
Software Compatibility
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