HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its compact size, fast boot times, and good performance for office tasks, while others report issues with the included Wi-Fi dongle and peripherals like the keyboard and mouse. Some refurbished units have had problems, but overall it is seen as a good value for basic use.
Pros
- Compact mini size
- Fast boot and performance
- Good for office tasks
- Good value for money
Cons
- Wi-Fi dongle issues
- Keyboard and mouse stop working
- Refurbished unit problems
- High processor usage with basic tasks
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
This MSI gaming desktop is widely praised for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users report smooth gameplay at ultra settings on demanding titles like Battlefield 6, even with heavy mods. A few early issues like a non-posting unit were resolved through exchange, and the fans are noted to be much quieter than typical gaming laptops. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet fans
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Handles ultra settings easily
Cons
- Potential DOA units
- RAM may run at lower speed
- Package damage possible
- Requires BIOS/driver updates
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 128 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 750W★ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 9★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DP | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.