HP EliteDesk 800 G2 renewed SSF computer review. Video includes tests in Windows and Linux comparing performance to the Bmax B1 Plus Mini PC, and the Odyssey X86J4125 V2, that I've recently reviewed on the channel.
As the EliteDesk 800 G2 is refurbished hardware, there is no one supplier. But I've pulled together some listings in the ExplainingComputers Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/explainingcomputers/list/1V1RIK3JIVWD3
Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make via the above link, and that you should check carefully the exact specifications of any renewed hardware before purchase. Not all EliteDesk 800 G2 models are the same!
On Amazon UK, the listing I purchased from was this one: https://amzn.to/3ZoJGL3
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My review of the Bmax B1 Plus 100$ Mini PC is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGcWLgAk5kA
And of the Odyssey X86J4125 V2 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYIn9IRELn8
The first of my recent Blender tutorials is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsufneMOvWA
And my video 'Explaining Display Connectors' is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-mJ0J_ACEM
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Unboxing
04:15 Specifications
11:39 Windows
16:45 Passmark & Power
19:09 Linux & Render Test
21:09 Windows 11?
#EliteDesk800 #RenewedPC #explainingcomputers
As some have spotted, whilst the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 I purchased was specified with a 6500T i5 CPU (the Amazon listing appears at 1:35), the unit I received has a 6500 CPU, which has a 65W rather than 35W TDP (thermal design power). So the machine is a bit more powerful than its claimed specs, but uses more energy. I should have looked more carefully at what Windows reported at 12:18. My apologies. Things were rather hectic when I was making this video.
@그림자산 Says:
I'm still using this up to this day, and it's really useful and quiet. I barely turn it off actually. Was able to bypass the TPM issue too. Running swiftly with windows 11
@BenBloom2 Says:
Just bought an i7 16gb ram model refurbished, hopefully it's enough for 4k 60fps streams, I'm cutting out my smart TVs horrible OS.
@Canis82Luv-w6f Says:
The keyboard is bigger than the computer. Nice to be living in the future.
@DoubleMonoLR Says:
The usb dongle looked very much like one I have for a cheap handheld wireless combination keyboard & touchpad.
@Alexander-Turner Says:
is this the thing that's gonna make me finally ditch my massive tower? my back says yes, but my wallet is still judging me, lol.
@imranpirzada9562 Says:
Is this PC can display two monitors at one time?
@hrenes Says:
I saw this vid 2y ago, and again last week. Just bought 2 of them, they always come in handy.
@ChrisdeLue Says:
Mr Wank
@VitaminaHueso Says:
A screw kindly donated by another computer 😆 gotta luv this guy
@crj_driver Says:
My main computer failed and I had an EliteDesk 800 G2 overnighted to me as a quick backup while I wait for the parts to build a new computer. To my surprise, it came with Win 11 Pro preinstalled on the 2.5 HDD. I was going to swap in a SSD so I can run Linux, but your video makes me curious whether I have an M.2 slot so I could just set it up to dual boot using separate drives.
I watched this video when it first came out and had the EliteDesk 800 G2 bookmarked in an Amazon list in case I ever needed it. That certainly paid off. Thanks for your years of great videos.
(Also, seeing others comment on noise - this particular unit is really quiet.)
Update: I have 2 M.2 slots as in the video. I'm now running Linux Mint on a 2280 NVME. Even with the top off, this unit is still really quiet.
@glitchy_weasel Says:
Been wanting one of these as a homelab for a while. Good thing is that nowadays the G3 can be found for around $60 to $80 USD, and usually comes with a 7500T - a generation newer and most importantly, if you want to use it as a media server, an iGPU with support for HEVC coding/decoding.
@gpcrawford8353 Says:
Can this computer boot windows from the nvme ssd i.e. could you clone from the 2.5 to the m2
@Lucifronz Says:
There's something fun to me about these little compact computers. Considering the low cost, maybe I should consider grabbing one for general browsing. I've been forced to use my phone since losing my gaming PC to hardware failure and it'd be much nicer to have a proper desktop experience again.
@progamermat Says:
Does this mini pc have full length pcie slot , to put a discrete graphics card?
@bobwa399 Says:
Do they get over heated? very narrow from within.
@macroyfernandes Says:
Can we add total 3 drives to this?
@MattmanCDN Says:
I have a lenovo version of this ,there is a M.2 slot that does sweet nothin only works with ssd , White listed?
@mopar1969 Says:
should i get this G2 or a dell 7060 with i5 8500T 16gb ram and 512ssd
@bensisko2443 Says:
Good day, Did you have any problems accessing the BIOS? Was it password protected? Also, how has the machine performed since you bought it? I'm looking to buy a cheap backup PC. Did this turn out to be good value? Many thanks.
@outhang Says:
I have a model similar to this. I tried to update the ram by taking ram from another computer i own but the notches aren't in the same place. does your have the same type of ram? if i want to update it what do i need to look for?
@Rudolf.Taylor Says:
Tanks you are best 💪💪💪💪💪
@PuzZLeR_00 Says:
Another terrific review, thanks so much. I was looking for a PC for a special dedicated task, and this was it. Great PC. (I also made sure to buy that display adapter too - thanks).
Just like I picked up the BMAX after your review, I picked this one up too. Very happy with both for what they are.
Cheers!
@hareshpatel6052 Says:
China's export ban will be very beneficial to India in the long run . Indian companies do not want to develop manufacturing to avoid losses competing with Chinese companies. With the ground cleared, they are likely to put their minds into R&D. The products may cost more initially but internal competition will lead them to get better with time. After all they landed a craft on the moon which was no easy feat.
@BRODYBALZAC Says:
Watching this on a Plasma monitor powered by a G2 with some 4 core Xeon. Upgraded the ram to 16 gb and put in 500gb ssd. also have like 50 browser tabs open lol.
@notanfningain Says:
I'm sitting with one of these right in front of me.
@leonardgoldberg2879 Says:
Will this PC run windows 7.
@dereksmith4133 Says:
GOOD THANK;S
@TheJayRoth Says:
Will this thing receive a video card?
@jessefinneman7680 Says:
I have same computer i upgraded cpu I7-6700
@joekerr8334 Says:
It has a pretty old CPU (2015). The 2023 Intel N100 would be faster than this the i5-6100T and with a much lower TDP (6W vs 35W).
The Intel N100 has become a very popular CPU with a number of cheap Chinese made miniPC.
@ADX1459 Says:
Love it as always, thank you
@JohnGlen502 Says:
I am still using the G1 USDT version that has a bigger case. Love it and it works great with Linux Mint.
@michaelkiddle3149 Says:
Those missing HDD mounting screws are available on Ebay
@johncollins5552 Says:
Bloatware from ms but Cortana is still there 😂
@johncollins5552 Says:
Where have all the hdmi ports gone?
Is it cost cutting?
@Jomenaa Says:
I have one of these as my work horse in recycled tech/IT-support job! It has the default 6500T but upgraded ram to 2x8GB @ 2133MHz. Also has M.2 SSD but not sure if it was just SATA or NVME. It does not have those top cover meshed openings nor the secondary fan which both would help with thermals for sure! It was also recycled by our workplace and been wondering if I could slip I7-6700 in there :D
Thanks for the video!
@dominicbritt Says:
Absolute junk…
@DeAngeloLopez-c6t Says:
Is hp 800 g2 6500t, able to update to windows 11
@connorb1665 Says:
@ExplainingComputers Could you possibly make a video explaining how you got rid of the bloat that comes along in Windows? That would be a very useful video 😄
@rajkumararora7366 Says:
How to enable WiFi on this device. Does the M2 wifi card inside this box is sufficient or we need to buy other external wifi accessories?
@crisscriss2264 Says:
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Up to what screen resolution can i operate monitors with it ?
@gordo8189 Says:
Just catching up here.. Shouldn't that be Herr Bosch? Also, Elon Musk fans are also quite noisy & annoying..
@techguy9023 Says:
I picked up a Lenovo similar unit for $3 at a thrift store with a 500gb ssd. No one knew what the weird little box was. Sometimes you get lucky.
@pleappleappleap Says:
I once ordered a software license from HPE. One day, I got a rather large box shipped from HPE. I didn't remember ordering a new server recently. I opened the box to see a wall of styrofoam packing peanuts. Digging into the box, I found, at the exact center of the packing peanuts, a single sheet of paper with the license information on it.
@wanggaard Says:
I am running an elitedesk g2 6500t in 2024, still pretty snappy. I was able to play mario kart 8 deluxe at an almost playable frame rate.
@ben81 Says:
Thank you 👍🏻✅❤️
@anthonyphillip3690 Says:
hmmm whats the durability on that my laptop is over 15 years and running windows 10 modestly
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