HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop i5-12500
- Core i5-12500, 6 cores, up to 4.6GHz
- 16GB DDR4, up to 64GB
- 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Intel UHD 770, dual displays via HDMI and VGA
- 8 USB ports, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Windows 11 Home, keyboard and mouse included
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A practical business tower with a capable six core chip, fast SSD and a generous set of USB ports, ready to work out of the box. Integrated graphics rule out serious gaming or heavy rendering work.
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ASIN: B0GYRP1FDMModel: 290 G9Category: Desktop Computers
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Overview
Home offices, small business desks and study rooms get a compact tower with a twelfth generation Core processor, an NVMe SSD and Windows preinstalled. It ships with a wired keyboard and mouse and connects by Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Six cores and fast storage handle office suites, browsers full of tabs and light photo work with ease. It has no dedicated graphics card, so modern games and heavy rendering are out.
Who it's for
Remote workers, students and front desk stations get a ready to go PC with room to add memory. Gamers and video editors need a system with discrete graphics.
Pros and cons
- Six core Core i5
- Fast NVMe SSD
- Memory upgradable to 64GB
- Many USB ports
- No dedicated graphics
- Rear USB ports are USB 2.0
- VGA instead of a second HDMI
Performance notes
Day to day speed comes from the six core processor and the NVMe SSD, which boots and opens files quickly. Graphics run on Intel integrated graphics sharing system memory, which suits office displays but not games.
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Model | 290 G9 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 64 GB |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 18 MB |
| Item weight | 10.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 11.92 x 6.1 x 13.27 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 4.6 GHz |
| Video Output | HDMI, VGA |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power supply | 180W, 80 Plus Gold |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| RAM Memory Installed | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet |
| Other details | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor Count | 6 cores |
| Total Usb Ports | 8 (front 4x USB 3.0, rear 4x USB 2.0) |
| Hard disk | 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| BuiltIn Media | HP 125 wired keyboard, HP 125 wired mouse |
| CPU Model Number | Intel Core i5-12500 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Security | TPM 2.0, padlock loop |
Frequently asked questions
Is the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 a gaming PC?
No. It uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 with no dedicated graphics card.
Can I add more memory to the HP 290 G9?
Yes. It ships with 16GB DDR4 and supports up to 64GB.
Can the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 run two monitors?
Yes. Intel UHD 770 supports dual displays, using the HDMI and VGA outputs.
Does the HP 290 G9 come with a keyboard and mouse?
Yes. An HP 125 wired keyboard and mouse are included.