HP OMEN GT17-0098m 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Shadow black

The HP OMEN GT17-0098m packs an RTX 5080, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage into a clean all-black micro-tower. GPU and storage are top-tier, but the CPU is just average and pricing swings wildly from USD 4,500 to USD 7,000. Worth buying only if you snag it near the low end of that range.

The RTX 5080 lands in the 91st percentile for GPUs in our database, which puts it in "one of the best on the market" territory. Paired with 64GB of DDR5-5600 and that 9900X3D, you'll chew through 4K gaming and heavy creative workloads without breaking a sweat. The 4TB of NVMe storage is top of the charts, 98th percentile, so load times and file transfers are basically instant. The CPU is the one head-scratcher here. A 12-core 9900X3D is no slouch, but at 50th percentile it's solidly middle of the pack for this class of machine. For a rig this expensive, we'd expect a bit more on the processor side. Port selection is also just average, which feels stingy for a desktop in this price bracket.

Against the Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS, the OMEN holds its own on GPU and storage but loses ground on CPU and overall polish. The Apple Mac Studio M4 Max is a different animal entirely, better for pure creative workflows but useless if you want to game. The CLX SET and ASUS ROG GM700 are both strong gaming alternatives that often come with better port selection and more consistent pricing. The Dell Tower ECT1250 is the budget play here, but you're giving up the RTX 5080 and most of the storage. If you want this exact spec sheet, the OMEN is compelling. If you want the best overall value, the Legion or ASUS might treat you better.

Here's where things get weird. This exact config is listed anywhere from USD 4,500 to USD 7,000 across two US vendors. That's a USD 2,500 spread for the same machine, which is frankly absurd. If you're paying anywhere near the top of that range, you're getting hosed. At the lower end, around USD 4,500, the specs start to make more sense for a high-end gaming and creator rig. But you absolutely need to shop around. The Best Buy listing appears to be the more reasonable option based on the retailer notes, so start there and don't pay a cent over USD 5,000 for this thing.

The HP OMEN GT17-0098m is a stealthy micro-tower that skips the RGB circus and gets straight to business. Inside you'll find an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, an RTX 5080 with 16GB of GDDR7, 64GB of DDR5, and a ridiculous 4TB of NVMe storage split across two drives. On paper, this thing is a monster for gaming and creative work.

HP calls it "built for stealth" and honestly, the all-black no-RGB look is refreshing. It's a tool, not a light show. The tool-less design means you can actually get inside and upgrade things without fighting proprietary nonsense, which is more than we can say for a lot of prebuilts.

Skip this if you need a compact machine. At 14.5kg and with a 45.9 compact score, this "micro-tower" is neither micro nor light. Also skip it if you're on a strict budget or need lots of ports out of the box. And if you're a creator who lives in Adobe apps all day, the Mac Studio M4 Max will serve you better for similar money.

This is a gaming and workstation rig for people who want top-tier GPU performance and massive storage without any flashy nonsense. The RTX 5080 and 4TB of NVMe storage are the stars here, and they're genuinely excellent. The CPU is fine but not exciting, and the port situation is mediocre. If you can find this at the lower end of the price range, it's a solid buy. If you're looking at the USD 7,000 listing, close that tab immediately.