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So I got this baby back in 2019. My Compaq Presario that I had for almost ten years, since 2010, just bit the bullet because of an unfathomably hot summer. This was the only recourse I had. At the time it was 97.74, a more than fair price for the amount of functionality it gave me. It saved my tuchus, I tell you what.
For a direct comparison, in 2016 we got an Optiplex 755 for $75, and it should have been $25.
This HP has integrated graphics UHD 630 that, for my purposes, was just good enough to run Skyrim at 720p on Medium settings and fullscreen. Now keep in mind this was in 2019, before some of Windows 10's worst updates which REALLY screwed the performance of this hardware. After I was forced to get more RAM, but the PC never really worked the same. That's Microsoft's fault. I never attempted to go to Windows 8, but I did try Windows 7, and unfortunately the UEFI system on this computer refuses it. This is in comparison to BIOS, which is now being phased out, in what I believe is an effort to FORCE people to use newer and more faulty OS that are plagued with predatory updates, IE Windows 10/11.
That being said, the computer performed extremely satisfactory for very general usage, non intense gaming like a couple hours long Skyrim session, and even basic video/audio conversion and editing (converting to other types, clipping). Before the awful updates it was just as good if not better than my late and faithful Compaq Presario, and the RAM offset those crappy updates a good deal.
Now, the issue with this PC is that it IS NOT made for upgrading. That doesn't mean you CAN'T, but your options are limited. I still use it to this day, I have a soft spot for my old boy, but it has no M.2 slot, its CPU options are SEVERELY limited, its SFF design means your GPU options are also limited, and its L-Shape PSU means you'll be hardpressed to find a better PSU to support a more powerful GPU.
As I said, the Integrated Graphics are, or were, good enough for Skyrim before Windows 10 updated, But if you want a better experience or beefier games, you'll need a GPU, and the ones that fit in this pc are limited. For instance, the GT 1030. The CPU is even more limited, as there is a handful of not very good CPUs to upgrade this. However, I firmly say going from the A6 5400B to an A8 5500 was a noticeable and welcome improvement.
It has, or had, I'm not sure about newer offers, multiple USB 3.0 ports in the back, four in the front, and supports an SSD sata drive (2.5 inch), but doesn't have a caddy for it. Still, it's an improvement over an HDD. It's a fantastic PC for general use, especially on an OS that isn't as annoying or demanding as Windows 10. For $100 or less its worth it if you need a replacement quickly and like to tinker and upgrade on a budget. But at the time of writing it's going for $162, and I can't abide by that.
| Processor | 3.8 GHz amd_a_series |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 512 GB HDD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon HD 7540D |
| Chipset Brand | AMD |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
