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HP Pro 290 G9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-12100 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro SFF PC Black
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HP Pro 290 G9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-12100 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro SFF PC Black

£677.46

£812.95 inc. VAT

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Key Features

HP Pro 290 G9
SFF Core i3 12100 / up to 4.3 GHz
RAM 8 GB
SSD 256 GB
NVMe
DVD-Writer
UHD Graphics 730
Gigabit Ethernet

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The HP Pro 290 G9 with an i3 and 8GB RAM is the kind of “gets the job done” office PC that makes sense when you’re buying in bulk or trying to keep spend sane. For day-to-day admin work, email, browser-based systems, light document work and typical office apps, it’s perfectly reasonable—especially if you’re already standardising on Windows 11 Pro and want something that’s straightforward and low-drama. The SSD means it won’t feel sluggish, and as a small-form-factor desktop it should fit neatly in most workstations without taking over the desk.

That said, £677.46 ex-VAT is only a good deal if you’re getting a package that you’ll actually keep “as-is.” With just 8GB RAM, you can feel the limit sooner than you’d like if multiple tabs, heavier spreadsheet use, Teams/Zoom, or security tooling all pile on. If you’re not planning to upgrade RAM later (or the model won’t support it easily in your configuration), I’d hesitate—because you’ll be paying today for something that could age quickly. In short: buy it for light office users and stable, standard workflows; don’t buy it if you expect it to handle heavier multitasking or longer-term workloads without upgrade headroom.

Why This Product

Windows 11

Work anywhere without compromising on performance or security with Windows 11 powered by HP's collaboration and connectivity technology.

High performance, high portability

Get the exceptional combination of responsive performance, connectivity and speed with a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor that lets you launch, create, and connect fast and reliably.[2]

Simple PC management

Spend less time and get right to the updates you need with HP Support Assistant.[1]

Powered for performance

Easily manage your daily business with an Intel® processor[2], powerful memory, drives, and graphics.

Expansion for the future

Two bays and two full-height slots provide expandability for the future.

Help keep data safe

Help protect your investment and your data with firmware TPM, HP Drive Lock[4], and a physical security lock slot.[5]

Specifications

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core i3
Processor generationIntel Core i3-12xxx
Processor modeli3-12100
Processor cores4

Memory

Internal memory8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x DIMM
Memory clock speed3200 MHz

Storage

Total storage capacity256 GB
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
Number of storage drives installed1
Total SSDs capacity256 GB

Graphics

Discrete graphics cardN
On-board graphics cardY
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel UHD Graphics

Network

Ethernet LANY
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiN

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1

Expansion slots

PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1

Design

Chassis typeSFF
Colour nameJack black
Number of 3.5" bays1
Cable lock slotY
Product colourBlack

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