HP Pavilion Desktop PC model: 595-p1009
Ranked #7 among Stationary Computers priced $1100 - $1550.

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 7 occasions while compiling the weekly Tech Worth Buying Newsletter. It was most recently selected 8 days ago, selling for $600.
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 (58.49% of the time to be exact). It's so common in fact that I would advise against buying it at regular price.
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, for a total cost of $1190.
Currently Exclusive to Best Buy for $900
Based on 106 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. Rebates being very common, I would advise to wait before buying this stationary computer.
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:
Here are a few Canadian retailers who currently sell this product:
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Best Buy or HP at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.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).
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The Meaty details
The Specs
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
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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 |
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Official Support Page for this ProductWhat 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
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Web & Communication
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Audio & Visual medias
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Texts & Numbers
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Video Games
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3D and CAD
The basics
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.
In the same price range
For roughly the same price, you could get one of these. Anything in there sounds like a better deal?
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#5, Stationary Computers (under $1100)
HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$610;
~$1090 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
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~$810 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
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- US$678.33 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-06 08:53:57, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#4, Stationary Computers (under $1100)
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~$850 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
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Pricing Accuracy
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#6, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1550)
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~$1190 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
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~$1190 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
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#5, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1550)
Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$680;
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by Stationary Computers standards
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