HP RGB Gaming Desktop PC, Intel Quad I5 up to 3.6GHz, GeForce RTX 2060 6G GDDR6, 16GB RAM, 512G SSD + 2TB, WiFi & Bluetooth, RGB Keyboard & Mouse, Win 10 Pro (Renewed)

I recently had the pleasure of testing the HP RGB Gaming Desktop PC powered by an Intel Quad-Core i5 processor, and I must say I was thoroughly impressed by its performance, design, and features. This gaming powerhouse from HP offers a compelling package that caters to both casual gamers and enthusiasts alike.Performance:The Intel Quad-Core i5 processor delivers exceptional performance, handling demanding games and multitasking with ease. With a base clock speed that ensures smooth gameplay and the ability to boost for more intensive tasks, this PC strikes a perfect balance between performance and affordability. Coupled with ample RAM and a capable GPU, the system runs even the latest titles without breaking a sweat.Design:The HP RGB Gaming Desktop PC boasts a sleek and modern design that will appeal to gamers looking for a stylish addition to their setup. The RGB lighting not only adds a touch of flair but also allows for customization to match any gaming aesthetic. The case is well-built, with ample ventilation to keep internal components cool during extended gaming sessions.Features:One standout feature of this PC is its connectivity options. With a range of ports including USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, and more, users have plenty of options for peripherals and external displays. The inclusion of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth further enhances its versatility, allowing for wireless connectivity without the need for additional adapters.Overall, the HP RGB Gaming Desktop PC with an Intel Quad-Core i5 processor is a fantastic choice for gamers who value performance, aesthetics, and value for money. Whether you're a casual gamer looking to step up your gaming experience or an enthusiast seeking a reliable system, this PC delivers on all fronts. HP has once again proven its prowess in crafting quality gaming hardware that doesn't disappoint.In conclusion, I highly recommend the HP RGB Gaming Desktop PC to anyone in the market for a powerful and visually appealing gaming rig that won't break the bank. With its strong performance, stylish design, and feature-rich offering, this PC is a solid choice for gamers of all levels.

Update: 07/02/2023Sadly, I have to update this review. When I purchased this computer I was playing a game quite a bit under its specs and everything was relatively okay, other than the initial issues I raised in my review.Since then things have changed significantly.I switched to a new game and almost immediately the monitor started randomly blinking out. Everything would just shut down and I'd have to reboot the system to get the monitor up and running again. I didn't think much of it until one day it just shut down and would not run a display permanently.Thinking it might be a loose wire, I opened up the side and started checking the connections. I got to the power connection and noticed it is running through an eight pin to SATA connector and when I pulled it loose the SATA side of the connector on both the computer cable and the video card cable was completely melted. No wonder it stopped working.I reached out to customer service and after way too many messages and pictures sent, they said they were sending me new cables. Okay snail mail, which I wasn't thrilled with, but at least they were making it good.I wanted to use my computer though, so I pulled the cable out of my wife's computer, which she wasn't using and plugged that one in temporarily. About four hours of use later, the exact same cutout happened.I opened the case and checked the connector, which was hot to the touch and starting to melt too. Thinking it was maybe the video card messed up and drawing too much current I started to do some research and my heart nearly stopped when I did.The video card is built to draw 168 watts and the directions to the hardware from the manufacturer say it must be plugged into no less than a 500 watt power supply directly. This build, the video card is at the tail end of about four different connectors that run through pretty much every major component of the machine.The SATA to 8 pin connector the manufacturer is routing the power through at the final step? Yeah, that's rated to 50 watts. That means ever time the video card kicks in it's drawing THREE TIMES the power that cable is rated for through the cable. I'm lucky the thing ONLY melted the connector, it could have easily simply caught fire.Add to that, the power supply is a 400 watt power supply and pretty quickly you realize this seller has zero clue what they are doing, or they just flat out don't care about safety and functionality.I tried reaching back out to support and ran all this down for them and what was originally a really prompt and helpful staff suddenly stopped responding at all. It has now been more than 24 hours with zero response to me telling them their hardware could have burned my house down.What's really stupid? There's an unused 6 pin connector from the power supply just hanging loose in the case, so at the very least had the builder used a six to eight pin adapter it would have at least provided a cable rated to 150 watts, which while still a hazard it would have been at least slightly safer than what was used. The only reason I can think they didn't is that cable must have been a couple bucks more.This is computer building 101 stuff and to have this kind of overlook is absolutely unforgivable.I'll be following up with both Amazon and the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding this seller as they have obviously sold a lot of fire hazards that needs to be resolved.Original review:Okay, so I'm going to try and really dive into this purchase and give a good idea of what you're getting into if you purchase. Being upfront, the computer suited my needs okay, and over-all I'm reasonably satisfied, but there are some large caveats that I think people should know prior to purchasing.The computers themselves seem to run fine. I purchased two for my wife and I to game on. They run the games we've played on them and the settings on each game seem to be running better than average. They both run Dayz on high settings which was maxing out PS4 and causing frequent game freezes on a much lower set of settings.My main complaint is in how some things are set up and on how some things are advertised.The first thing you need to realize is that the computer is "game ready" in name only. The information in the listing says it includes mouse, keyboard, Wifi and Bluetooth. Being fair, with the Wifi and Bluetooth there is kind of an advertised caveat that is there, but you have to be reading carefully to catch and I missed it.The keyboard and mouse you get are, frankly, trash. That wasn't a deal breaker for me, and I was pretty much ready for that out of the gate and bought equipment from the start to address that problem. The main thing I ran into almost immediately was the lack of pretty standard "gaming" equipment integrated into the machines.Bluetooth. Who want's wires? We certainly didn't. We game from our couch and have two TVs in our front room, one on top of the other so we can play side by side. There's maybe 10 feet between us and the TV (It's actually closer, but I'm giving the benefit of the doubt). There is no integrated Bluetooth in the machine. "Bluetooth" connectivity is added by a dongle that must be plugged into a USB port, and frankly, that dongle is an embarrassment. It won't even reliably cover the 10 feet between my couch and TV. It seriously would not work, so I had to buy new ones. There's another $16.Wifi? Same deal. No integrated wireless card, so again, USB dongle. Guess how well that worked? Yeah, it would drop the very strong Wifi signal in my house constantly (seriously, my smart TV sitting right next to the computer has full wireless bars and never drops Wifi). Guess how well an online only game handles even a three or four second drop in Wifi connectivity? So there's another purchase. This time, $30.BUT! Guess what, and this is the major point of contention I have with the system. All the USB ports are USB 1.0. Current generation is 4.0. 1.0 supports transfer speeds of 1.5Mbps (1996's premier technology) where as 4.0 supports 40Gbps and 3.0 supports speeds of 3Gbps readily. Not a huge deal, I thought, I'll buy a new USB card, along with the wireless card so the internet will actually work without dropping the game. I went with 3.0 because frankly everything was starting to add up and there's a steep price difference between 3.0 and 4.0. Another $20.So, with all my additions in hand, I open the computer... and find there's only 1 open PCI slot on the motherboard. That means there's physically no way to add both the wireless card the system really needs along with the USB upgrade the system also desperately needs. I opted to go with the USB upgrade, thinking that maybe the better USB system would carry the wireless better.Nope. Wireless still absolutely sucks. So yet another purchase, this time for a wireless extender I can plug into the wall at the TV which has ethernet cables I can plug into the computer. There's another $90.That means there's at least an additional $100 in hidden expenses (not counting keyboard and mouse which I went big on so I'm not counting those costs here) just to be able to make the machine function so that I don't have to have everything physically wired and sit within cable distance of my router and the computer itself.That's not to mention a few quality control issues.The biggest is that when I opened the case to add the USB card, I found the extra hot graphics card had not had the protective film removed, which was not flapping loose inside the box.Secondarily, both units started out with the RGB setup which lights up the front of the case in what I would say is kind of an annoying way, but which I know a lot of people really like. That worked well on both units through the first couple of weeks, but has since completely gone out on my wife's unit, while mine continues to work. Not a deal breaker for me, but something that makes me nervous for the long-run prospects of the machine.Thirdly, and I'm not sure if this is just overload with the crappy USB ports or a genuine problem, the USB ports were unstable. Part of the reason that the Wifi and Bluetooth were so bad was that the dongles were actually disconnecting from the computer randomly. Even the keyboard would do it, making a super loud dinging sound and popping up a message on the screen that the new device had been recognized and was ready to use.Are the computers a good deal? For me, probably yeah. I have the disposable income to have all the little things adjusted (minus the single open PCI slot which really annoys me) and all the extra little additions. Usually however, when someone is buying a refurbished or discounted item, every penny counts and for those people, I feel bad if they buy this computer. If that's you, should you still buy the computer? Probably. It was, by far, the best value for hardware I found on Amazon and with a few sacrifices it will get you on most games. Be prepared to be wired into the computer directly and just forget about using anything wireless. Then save up your pennies and dimes and get the upgrades necessary.Overall, definitely an "Average" product, and thus the 3-star overall rating.