HP 290 G4 Desktop PC – Intel Core i3 / 4GB RAM / 1TB HDD

The HP 290 G4 Desktop PC – Intel Core i3 / 4GB RAM / 1TB HDD is an affordable entry-level business/everyday desktop from HP’s 290 G4 series. It uses a 10th Generation Intel platform and comes in a compact microtower form factor, making it suitable for small offices, schools, shops, basic home use, web browsing, document work, and light multitasking.

Key Specifications (Typical i3 Config)

• Processor: Intel Core i3-10100 (10th Gen) – 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.3 GHz with Turbo Boost, 6 MB L3 cache
• Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 (no discrete GPU in base models)
• Memory: 4 GB DDR4-2666 MHz (1 × 4 GB DIMM); supports up to 32 GB (or 64 GB in some datasheets) across 2 DIMM slots
• Storage: 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD (some variants offer SSD options or M.2 NVMe slots for upgrades)
• Optical Drive: Often includes a slim DVD-Writer (DVD-RW)
• Chipset: Intel H470
• Operating System: Usually FreeDOS or no OS (Windows 10/11 can be installed separately; some bundles include Windows 10 Pro/Home)
• Form Factor: Microtower (dimensions approx. 15.5 × 30.3 × 33.7 cm, weight ~4.7 kg)

Ports and Connectivity

• Front: 1 × headphone/microphone combo jack, 4 × USB 5Gbps (USB 3.x), 2 × USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2 in some configs)
• Rear: 1 × HDMI, 1 × VGA, 1 × RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), 2 × USB 2.0, audio line-in/out, serial port, power connector
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1, 2 × M.2 slots (one for WLAN, one for storage), two 3.5″ (or 2.5″) drive bays
• Wireless: Optional Realtek Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2 combo card (not always included in base 4GB/1TB configs)

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Pros

• Solid build quality and compact design for the price
• Decent 10th Gen i3 performance for everyday tasks (office apps, browsing, video calls, light media)
• Good connectivity options including HDMI + VGA (easy to connect older/newer monitors)
• Easy to upgrade RAM and add an SSD for significant speed improvements
• Often sold as a complete bundle with monitor in budget market