HP Pavilion Desktop PC model: 595-p1009

Quick Description

This desktop PC has a lot of storage space and offers a lot of performance for the price. It's a great pick if you keep an extensive media collection and it's an excellent platform for productivity, even if you intend to go beyond text and numbers.

Just keep in mind; this computer has two drives the default disk is small but fast and the second one is large but slower. Make sure to keep your large files on the second disk to take full advantage of this PC.

This stationary computer stood out to me on 10 occasions while compiling the weekly Tech Worth Buying Newsletter. It was most recently selected on 2020-01-31, selling for $800.

This is a good stationary computer for...

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.

Frequently Discounted. This device gets discounted on a regular basis (52.72% of the time to be exact).

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, 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+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $290 on accessories.

Currently not sold (new) anywhere I know.

It was last seen on 2020-04-14, priced at $749.99.

Based on 184 days of observation, the HP Pavilion Desktop PC usually costs ~$800 in Canada. The lowest price on record for this stationary computer is $599.99.

Scroll down to find charts comparing the HP Pavilion Desktop PC to similar devices, to see how well it runs your favorite apps and to find where it can be bought from.

Pricing

History

Here's how this device has been priced up to now:

Sorry, I do not know of any Canadian retailer currently selling this product.

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Specs

Here's how the HP Pavilion Desktop PC ranks compared to similar devices. The more stars there are, the better (except for the price row).

The Meaty details

The Specs

Operating System: Windows

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 128 GB (~2.13 TB)

Screen Size: No built-in screen.

Dimensions: 17.00 × 27.70 × 33.80 cm

Weight: 5.150 kg

The features

Built-in Media Card Reader
DVD
Fixed storage: 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
USB 3.1
USB Type-A
USB Type-C
Ethernet 10
Ethernet 100
Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Bluetooth 4
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
HDMI
Multiple Monitor Support
VGA
USB 2
3.5mm Stereo jack
Upgradable and Maintainable

Repair / Upgrade Options

	Score	Ease of Maintenance
Memory Upgrade	8/10	Easy project for an enthusiast
Data Storage	8/10	Easy project for an enthusiast
Graphics Upgrade	6/10	A technician can help you with that

Want more details concerning repairs and upgrades options for this products?

Official Support Page for this Product

What it's capable of

Here are the tasks this computer can handle and how easily it'll breeze through it. A 5-star rating means it should handle the task at a professional level, a 1-star rating means it can do it, but it likely won't be a pleasant experience.

Activities it will handle

Web & Communication

The basics	5/5
Design Websites	4/5

Audio & Visual medias

The basics	4/5
Music Production	3/5
Drawing and Illustrations	4/5
Photo Editing	3/5
Video Editing	3/5

Texts & Numbers

The basics 5/5

Video Games

Casual and Mobile Games	1/5
Enthusiast Games	1/5
Triple-A Video Games	0/5

3D and CAD

The basics 1/5

The basics	1/5

Programs, Apps and Games it will handle

Activity ratings are good but sometimes, you want to be absolutely sure your next purchase will be able to run a specific piece of software.

A 1 star rating means the program'll be usable (according to the developer's own definition; some are more demanding than others); 3 stars mean recommended specs are met with this device; 5 stars will means you will have plenty of overhead to handle uncommon uses of that program like mods, plug-ins and more.

Web & Communication (5 / 5)

5/5 Facebook:
4/5 Facebook Messenger:
5/5 Netflix:
5/5 Spotify:
5/5 YouTube:

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Texts & Numbers (10 / 10)

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Drawing and Illustrations (11 / 12)

2.5/5 Adobe Illustrator CC 2018:
5/5 Affinity Designer:
3/5 ArtRage 6:
2.5/5 Clip Studio Paint:
2.5/5 Corel Painter 2020:
3/5 FireAlpaca:
4/5 Inkscape:
1/5 Krita:
5/5 Microsoft Visio 2019:
3/5 openCanvas 7:
4.5/5 PaintTool SAI:
N/AProcreate for iPad:

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Audio & Visual medias (4 / 4)

2/5 Adobe InDesign CC 2019:
2.5/5 Affinity Publisher:
2.5/5 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020:
5/5 Microsoft Publisher 2019:

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3D and CAD (5 / 9)

0/5 AutoCAD 2020:
0/5 Autodesk 3ds Max 2019:
0/5 Autodesk Maya:
1.5/5 Blender 2.8:
3/5 KeyShot:
1.5/5 MagicaVoxel:
1.5/5 SketchUp:
0/5 Substance Painter 2018:
2/5 ZBrush 2020:

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Music Production (8 / 11)

3/5 Ableton Live 10:
2.5/5 Adobe Audition CC:
5/5 Audacity:
3/5 Cubase 10:
3/5 FL Studio 20:
N/AGarageBand:
N/AGarageBand for iOS:
5/5 LMMS:
N/ALogic Pro X:
3/5 Reaper:
3/5 StudioOne 4:

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Photo Editing (5 / 5)

2.5/5 Affinity Photo:
5/5 GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP):
3/5 Paint Shop Pro 2020:
1/5 Photoshop CC 2018:
4.5/5 RawTherapee:

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Video Editing (6 / 12)

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Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$660.7 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-07-10 10:37:31, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg

detailed info
US$660.7 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-07-10 10:38:12, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#3, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5403%, Best price yet!
~$1020 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.40 x 33.74 cm
Weight: 5.960 kg
detailed info from US$535.9
- US$535.9 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-07-10 08:50:38, EDT
- US$557.92 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-07-10 10:01:31, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$560;
~$1049 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm
Weight: 5.150 kg
detailed info from US$557.2
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$590;
~$1090 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$587.29 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-07-10 10:36:19, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#7, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

Dell Inspiron Small Desktop from US$590;
~$1050 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

by Compact Towers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 9.26 x 29.20 x 29.00 cm
Weight: 4.350 kg

detailed info
US$587.29 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-07-10 10:31:35, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

HP Pavilion Desktop PC model: 595-p1009

Quick Description

This is a good stationary computer for...

Other Considerations

Currently not sold (new) anywhere I know.

Pricing

History

Specs

The Meaty details

The Specs

The features

Repair / Upgrade Options

What it's capable of

Activities it will handle

Web & Communication

Audio & Visual medias

Texts & Numbers

Video Games

3D and CAD

Programs, Apps and Games it will handle

In the same price range

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$670;
~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$6705% cheaper than usual
~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5403%, Best price yet!
~$1020 with accessories

Device Ratings

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$560;
~$1049 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$590;
~$1090 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Inspiron Small Desktop from US$590;
~$1050 with accessories

Device Ratings

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

HP Pavilion Desktop PC model: 595-p1009

Quick Description

This is a good stationary computer for...

Other Considerations

Currently not sold (new) anywhere I know.

Pricing

History

Specs

The Meaty details

The Specs

The features

Repair / Upgrade Options

What it's capable of

Activities it will handle

Web & Communication

Audio & Visual medias

Texts & Numbers

Video Games

3D and CAD

Programs, Apps and Games it will handle

In the same price range

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$670;~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$6705% cheaper than usual~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5403%, Best price yet!~$1020 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$560;~$1049 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$590;~$1090 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Small Desktop from US$590;~$1050 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$670;
~$1190 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$6705% cheaper than usual
~$1190 with accessories

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5403%, Best price yet!
~$1020 with accessories

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$560;
~$1049 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$590;
~$1090 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Small Desktop from US$590;
~$1050 with accessories