Hp g4 mini pc

[Dallon426]

Hi, I have looked but can't seem to find this but barebones.  I'm looking for a mini PC that I can put an i7 8700 into

I already own all the components

And the house g4 looks great.  I would like to have Thunderbolt 3

And this case seems to be the only option I've got.... Hmm

Any ideas?

 

 

[Light-Yagami]

Make sure the compatibility is in check, and you're good to go. 8700 is a 65W chip I think (sb correct me if I'm wrong), and a select few low profile air coolers should be able to cool it. 

 

Usually though, these per-built PCs use some custom components and that's how they "screw" you over. LTT showcased this https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=asrock+deskmini&crid=OCJX8OKZJOV8&sprefix=AsRock+Des%2Caps%2C215&tag=linustechtips-21&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10

 

So you might have luck with it. It's an expensive case. And I don't know about the compatibility. 

[Dallon426]

Thanks but that's not what I'm looking for:/

[SenKa]

3 hours ago, Dallon426 said:

Hi, I have looked but can't seem to find this but barebones.  I'm looking for a mini PC that I can put an i7 8700 into

I already own all the components

And the house g4 looks great.  I would like to have Thunderbolt 3

And this case seems to be the only option I've got.... Hmm

Any ideas?

 

 

The 400 G4 can only use the 8700T, which is a lower power chip. The fact that even the 8700T can stay cool in that tiny chassis amazes me, tbh.

 

It also looks like what I consider a reasonable config will run you 1000 dollars, and they do not offer a barebones. You may be able to find some stripped on eBay, or a cheap low end config you can strip yourself... but that's it. Here is what I spec'd, should you care:

 

Spoiler

Windows 10 Pro 64 - HP recommends Windows 10 Pro / HP ProDesk 400 G4 Desktop Mini PC (2ZZ92AV) / Intel® Core™ i7-8700T Processor (2.3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz w/Turbo, 12MB Cache, 2400MHz, 6 core, 35W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630 / ENERGY STAR Qualified Configuration / 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM Memory / 35 W SATA Drive Bracket / 128 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD / 2 TB 5400 RPM SATA 2.5" 2nd HDD / Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 (2x2) + Bluetooth® 5 (no-vPro™) / HP Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 Port / No Keyboard Included / No Mouse Included / HP 65W DM External Power Adapter / Three-year (3/3/3) limited warranty / Single unit (DM) Packaging / HP ProDesk 400 G4 Mini Country Kit / 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Label

 

[Dallon426]

The hp g4 mini takes an i7 8700 and many other processors.  Too bad they make you buy a bunch of components.  I wish these companies would just sell without memory, hard drive, os, and processor.  The g4 looks great.  I did a build with an inwin Chopin itx and it is a great little build.  I would like to get something smaller for travel.  

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