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Between the two models the G2 has to be the better solution, at least on paper. However, real world gaming benchmarks show that the difference is negligible. At the time of writing the price difference between 800 G1 and 800 G2 is almost non-existent, so getting the latter version makes much more sense. Note: This tool applies to Microsoft Windows PC's only. This tool will detect HP PCs and HP printers.
HP EliteDesk 800 35W G2 Desktop Mini PC Specifications HP EliteDesk 800 35W G2 Desktop Mini PC Specifications
EliteDesk 800 G1 and G2 support a wide range of CPUs. However, we are focusing on models that will provide a good gaming experience with high FPS count. Processor (CPU) upgrade for HP EliteDesk 800 G1 build. The RX 6400 low does not need any additional power from the PSU and can rely solely on the power delivered by the PCIe slot (75W).Out of the box the tower model has two power supply options – 280W and 400W. These power supplies use proprietary connectors but have the same size as a standard ATX. This parameter alone makes the G1 and G2 popular among DIY PC builders. The SATA port is one of the places where you can connect a stora gedevice. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF comes with three SATA port(s). Not enough SATA ports might limit your options for additional storage devices. Think about your use case and decide if the SATA ports provided by this model will be sufficient. Let’s begin with two GPU options that make the most sense for the Mini Tower (MT) and Small For Factor (SFF)– they have a good price to performance ratio and don’t require any changes to the hardware whatsoever. To cover the needs of your OS, games, and apps, HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF supports up to 64 GB of DIMM DDR4-2133 RAM. For office work, home use, and light gaming we recommend 8GB of RAM. For everything else, use 16GB or more. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini pictured above has a serial port - our review unit thankfully traded this for a more useful second DisplayPort connector Operating system and extras
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF – Specs and upgrade options HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF – Specs and upgrade options
The HDMI port is another digital video port you can use to connect external display. It has very similar capabilities to the DisplayPort with few exceptions. However, the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF doesn't have one. This is not a problem if there is on-board DisplayPort. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF comes with ten USB ports in total. Having more USB ports is always better, but also pay attention to the version of those USB ports. Higher version ports support faster transfer speeds. Unfortunately, this model doesn't come with a USB 3.1 port. If you need a faster connection for your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to choose another model. Video ports Upgrading HP EliteDesk 800 G1 and G2 is one of the best budget solutions for a 1080p gaming PC. With such a setup you’ll have a steady 60+ FPS gaming experience with many esports titles including Fortnite, PUBG, DOTA 2, CS:GO and League of legends.
To upgrade the GPU of OptiPlex 7040 SFF, a low-power, low-profile graphics card must be used. Currently, the most reasonable GPU option is AMD's Radeon RX 6400 low profile. The DisplayPort (DP) is the most widely used digital interface for transmitting digital video and audio between display devices and PCs. It is good to see that the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF is featuring a DisplayPort 1.2. The post version is important if you target higher resolutions with high refresh rate. Although, ver. 1.2 is completely fine for most users, if possible, aim for the higher versions DisplayPort.
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