Question Is this prebuild good?

[animematic]

So gonna be getting a new computer with my tax return this year and this one looks like it would be perfect for me
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-env...tx-4060-1tb-ssd-black/6573476.p?skuId=6573476

If anyone has this could they give me ratings? And does anyone who has one know if the graphics card is powered by the actual PSU or the motherboard

 

[COLGeek]

So gonna be getting a new computer with my tax return this year and this one looks like it would be perfect for me
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-env...tx-4060-1tb-ssd-black/6573476.p?skuId=6573476

If anyone has this could they give me ratings? And does anyone who has one know if the graphics card is powered by the actual PSU or the motherboard

The rig is okay-ish for mid to high level gaming (I don't agree with their ratings, especially for the 4060).

The GPU draws power from both the PSU (via PCIe cable) and the motherboard slot.

I assume you prefer not to build your own system (sort of the normal thing here at TH).

 

[animematic]

The rig is okay-ish for mid to high level gaming (I don't agree with their ratings, especially for the 4060).

The GPU draws power from both the PSU (via PCIe cable) and the motherboard slot.

I assume you prefer not to build your own system (sort of the normal thing here at TH).

okay thanks, and yeah I don't do heavy gaming anyway but I like to get things that are a little on the higher end. I used to buy simpler ones and then just upgrade the PSU and card myself but a few years back I tried doing one myself but the card might have been pushing the low watt PSU and didn't attach to the PSU and it kept freezing up.

 

[COLGeek]

OCing is generally out of the question with an OEM rig like this, seems not something you would do anyway. You would not be able to upgrade the GPU without replacing the PSU. That is something to be aware of.

I assume it has 2x16GB (32GB total memory). That would perform better than 1x32GB. I may have missed it, but I didn't see this specified on the original link.

 

[stonecarver]

Okay not the exact HP model in your link but close enough to my points. It's nice as far as specs it's not a toaster but not a screamer as well. It actually not bad. But you hit the nail on the head. THE POWER SUPPLY.

does anyone who has one know if the graphics card is powered by the actual PSU

Me I would consider the propriety power supply most likely how HP's in the last few years use an 8 pin to motherboard and not the standard 24 pin.

That in and by itself is not a huge deal breaker but it's also the non standard shape of the HP OEM power power supply.

HP hopes when people buy these modern Desktops it's one and done. Meaning If you every want to throw in a RTX 5080 your DONE.

You find it's a rabbit hole if you want to upgrade to where you need to use a Dremel and actually cut the back of the case to even think about replacing the power supply to a standard more powerful unit.

Would I buy one of these, sure some day on the used market. But I'm fully aware of what a pain in the butt if I was to ever use non factory configured.

But again the specs are nice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=z4y64ZcmvBg

 

[logainofhades]

That system is a terrible deal. Not a huge fan of iBuypower, but they are better than HP, and this system has a much faster GPU.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypo...gb-1tb-nvme-ssd-black/6576683.p?skuId=6576683

 

[artk2219]

I agree with logainofhades, if you're going with a prebuilt, at least go with one that isn't hugely proprietary. That iBuyPower system is a decent option, and it's definitely better than the hp option. You could also look in local shops, or a microcenter if you live near one.