Enjoy powerful computing with this energy-efficient HP Pavilion Wave desktop. Its Intel Quad-Core i5 processor combines with 8GB of RAM to support heavy-duty multitasking and complex applications, and its 128GB solid-state hard drive retrieves data rapidly. Powerful 802.11ac Wi-Fi ensures this HP Pavilion Wave desktop connects to your office network reliably.
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From some of the reviews I had read on this product, I was expecting it to be more cheaply constructed. Some complained the keyboard was flimsy and cheap, however, the machine and accessories are solid and well made. The mouse could use some improvement but for the price paid for this machine I can't complain too much.
- Setup was pretty painless for a Windows machine - Performance is excellent for most tasks due to the SSD - Gaming is adequate. It can handle Minecraft, older games, and newer games that scale well with no issues. I tested it with Minecraft, Half Life 2, and World of Warships. WoW had to dial down to medium settings and max 1400x900 resolution to get 30 fps, but that is perfectly playable. Gaming was not the intent for this purchase anyway. - Sound is excellent out of the single big speaker - It is pretty much completely silent - Power efficiency is excellent, you can just leave these guys running as they sip power
Overall, very impressed, but I haven't had the machine for a long time yet.