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HP small-form-factor desktop tower with 24 inch monitor, keyboard, mouse and soundbar

HP

HP G5 Gaming Desktop PC Intel Core i5-9500 3.00GHz 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD GT 1030 24 Inch Monitor Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-EH4J-SWQ96

A compact desktop with a six-core i5-9500, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB SSD and a GT 1030 graphics card, bundled with a 24-inch monitor, RGB peripherals and Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9500 reaches 4.40 GHz turbo for responsive gaming
  • 16GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking and background apps without slowdown
  • 512GB SSD storage loads games and the OS faster than mechanical drives
  • NVIDIA GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 dedicated graphics delivers smoother frame rates than integrated video
  • 24 inch LED monitor with HDMI and DisplayPort included for a ready-to-play setup

Compact Gaming Desktop

The HP G5 Gaming Desktop is a small-form-factor Windows 11 Pro system built around an Intel Core i5-9500 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 graphics. It ships with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD, plus a 24-inch LED monitor, RGB keyboard, mouse and sound bar. The complete package targets casual gamers and home-office users who want a ready-to-play setup without assembling parts.

Thermals and Power at Idle

The SFF chassis uses the stock Intel cooler and the GT 1030's low-profile heatsink to manage heat during desktop work and light gaming. At idle the 6-core CPU runs at its 3.00 GHz base clock while the 2GB GDDR5 GPU draws minimal power, keeping fan noise low in a typical room. The integrated power supply handles the combined load without supplemental connectors.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under extended gaming sessions the i5-9500 can reach its 4.40 GHz turbo frequency across all six cores, while the GT 1030 maintains stable clocks within its modest thermal envelope. The compact case limits airflow, so prolonged heavy workloads will raise internal temperatures and fan speeds compared with larger towers. Buyers who need higher sustained frame rates or overclocking headroom should consider a system with a larger power budget and expanded cooling capacity.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $372.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Graphics
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I install the GT 1030 graphics card in this small-form-factor desktop, and what step is often missed?

The GT 1030 comes pre-installed in the PCIe x16 slot; the step people miss is connecting the monitor cable to the card's HDMI or DisplayPort outputs instead of the motherboard ports.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 GB DDR4 memory need later?

The 16 GB DDR4 modules are solid-state and require no scheduled replacement; if you ever want more capacity, add matching DDR4 sticks to the free DIMM slots.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the Core i5-9500?

The small-form-factor chassis and its stock cooler limit how long the CPU can hold its 4.40 GHz turbo before thermal throttling reduces clocks.

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