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Renewed HP Elite 8300 Ultra Small Slim High Performance Business Computer PC Intel 3470s 2 9Ghz 8GB RAM 120GB Brand New SSD Wireless WIFI USB 3 0 Windows 10 Professional
Last Updated: May 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
193
Old Reviews
2
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2.9 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
236.22 meters
SIZE
8192 GB
MEMORY
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 187 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
39pc, desktop, office, windows 10, mini pc
+82%
-18%
" ... This is for a home PC setup used primarily for MS office, internet, gmail, etc. ... "
" ... The computer was exactly what I expected so I can have a multi-media pc in my living room. ... "
" ... Just set this up as a dedicated streaming computer for my TV, and I'm very pleased with it. ... "
" ... Picked this up for a garage computer to stream sports and music to my TV. ... "
" ... The computer works fine. ... "
" ... This is an older computer that has been updated to today's world. ... "
" ... I marvel at the efficiency of this little computer. ... "
" ... This computer exceeded ALL of my expectations. ... "
Overall performance
38ssd, computer, quiet, performance, slow
+92%
-8%
" ... Bought two of these and for the price point, works really well for our needs as a low end business PC. ... "
" ... If you need a physically small computer, but still need it to have good speed, this is the computer for you. ... "
" ... * The SSD, plus the RAM & processor of course, make for a snappy experience. ... "
" ... You can read the specs for yourself and I can add that it is very fast and quiet. ... "
" ... This computer is super fast. ... "
" ... I have a MacBook but a desktop would be much better to work on for my job. ... "
" ... Even though this computer is several years old, it still contains a quad core processor, 8 gb ram and is built for professional use as opposed to home. ... The inclusion of a SSD as the primary drive makes the performance of this computer for general computing fantastic. ... The computer boots in seconds and running a variety of business and presentation programs with ease. ... "
" ... It is very fast and highly reliable ... "
Product Reliability
24working, issues, far, failed, boot
+50%
-50%
" ... Disappointed because I was really expecting this but came defective. ... "
" ... Once I sent the defective unit back, a new one was on the way. ... This computer died. ... No warning, just stopped working. ... "
" ... Died after a few weeks ... "
" ... I have bought restored products before but the condition of this computer was laughable. ... "
" ... I got two PCs, the original purchase and then a replacement, from these folks and both of them had the same problem. ... "
" ... Very bad never worked ... "
" ... I am sorry that I broke it after two days. ... And suddenly it broke. ... "
" ... The PC would not restart/boot without disconnecting the printer and external hard drive first. ... "
Price
22money, good, great value, computer, still
+95%
-5%
" ... Great computer for a good price. ... "
" ... For this price, this Desktop is a steal, and you won't be disappointed with what you get. ... "
" ... Better than expected for the price. ... "
" ... This is a fast system and a great price. ... "
" ... It is a little harder to load a cd when it is standing up, other than that it is very good for the money ... "
" ... If you are like me and only need a desktop for a few things then I highly recommend getting this for the money. ... "
" ... It works good and price is cheap. ... "
" ... Still, for a buck and a half, worth the cash. ... "
Ports
21adapter, display port, vga, computer, displayport
+67%
-33%
" ... USB ports (4 of them USB 3), this computer is a steal. ... "
" ... Had to get another video cable to hook up my monitor and for some reason the win 10 is different in this computer than the win 10 that I have in another computer. ... "
" ... I connected a display port to an HDMI input on my Living Room TV and use a wireless keyboard and mouse. ... There are multiple USB 2.0 and 3.0 inputs on both the front and back of the computer. ... For myself, I have it connected via ethernet for faster speeds And bought a plug-in Bluetooth USB receiver. ... "
" ... It's fast, came with all needed connections for monitors (hdmi cord, vga cord,port cord, mouse, keyboard,etc. ... "
" ... I did not have any issues with unlicensed Windows 10, as reported in other reviews, and it did come with a wifi adapter installed. ... "
" ... TO THOSE INTERESTED IN THE POWER PACKED PERFORMANCE OF THIS HP-8300, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN ACTIVE DISPLAY PORT-HDMI ADAPTER. ... THE KEY WORD IS "ACTIVE" DP (DISPLAY PORT-HDMI) ADAPTER. ... "
" ... This machine comes with a power supply "brick" like a large laptop computer would use. ... "
" ... - The PC with its power cable ... They are not very good, but I will definitely be buying a Display port cable, and the sound should play from my monitor. ... If you really need AC WiFi, you can buy an adapter for about $10-$20. ... "
Memory
16drive, ram, memory, computer, solid
+81%
-19%
" ... However SSD drive is small should’ve gone for the 520 Gig SSD drive ... "
" ... Even though this computer is several years old, it still contains a quad core processor, 8 gb ram and is built for professional use as opposed to home. ... The inclusion of a SSD as the primary drive makes the performance of this computer for general computing fantastic. ... "
" ... Using external USB 3 drives for video recording and not the internal SSD. ... "
" ... I thought a SSD drive would be the perfect solution also, and it was. ... "
" ... SSD & 8BG RAM make it great for web browsing and office type work. ... "
" ... * The SSD, plus the RAM & processor of course, make for a snappy experience. ... "
" ... It has plenty of seed and memory for the little bit of wordprocessing I do for work as well as the shopping I do in my free time. ... "
" ... The only thing to do is put 16 g memory and you can go to space. ... "
Software Platform
16computer, windows, pc, web, server
+63%
-38%
" ... Web pages are almost instantaneous. ... "
" ... This is for a home PC setup used primarily for MS office, internet, gmail, etc. ... "
" ... Feel great with peachtree software. ... "
" ... I needed a windows 10 system to replace my old Dell Optiplex Vista that crawled from web site to web site. ... "
" ... This was an old used Windows 7 computer that has been renewed. ... I have a $40 Raspberry Pi that works much better than this. ... "
" ... Overall it's $150 for a Windows 10 PRO PC that performs every day tasks well. ... "
" ... I put the computer to work with out any problems with a new installation of windows 10pro. ... "
" ... Great for all office software. ... "
Marketplace
15amazon, vendor, product, described, recommend
+80%
-20%
" ... There are a number of better ones on Amazon for under $20. ... "
" ... I PURCHASED ONE AT AMAZON. ... "
" ... With listings like these I feel like it's very important to choose which seller you buy from. ... "
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... I highly recommend this vendor. ... "
" ... I ordered and returned this same model of computer from two other vendors on Amazon. ... The vendor was SKYTECH USA LLC. ... The first Amazon Renewed 8300 we purchased came from another vendor. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with this product, thank you . ... "
" ... Will buy from this vendor again! ... "
Setup
14setup, set, windows, instructions, fast
+93%
-7%
" ... Arrived in great condition and the license application was very easy. ... "
" ... Easy set up and activation via the instructions. ... "
" ... No damages, easy set up. ... "
" ... They are totally wrong Looks like the vendor needs to pay attention to packaging and Windows setup to setup Microsoft the product key ... "
" ... I put the computer to work with out any problems with a new installation of windows 10pro. ... "
" ... Everything got setup pretty quickly with only a few minor adjustments for my purposes. ... Setup - Inside the box was a piece of paper with instructions on how to register windows and everything went smoothly. ... Easy to setup, looks nice, as advertised. ... "
" ... Neemoctronics accommodated my needs in a timely efficient manner. ... "
" ... Loads very fast, initial setup was a quick and easy, highly recommend ... "
Mouse
14keyboard and mouse, keyboard, included, wireless, power supply
+71%
-29%
" ... The package included a power supply, keyboard, mouse and wifi adapter. ... "
" ... the PC was wrapped in a firm coat of bubble wrap, and the keyboard and mouse were in an 2 separate boxes from the same brand. ... "
" ... THE KEYBOARD/MOUSE COMBO INCLUDED OPERATE WITH PRECISION. ... "
" ... No scratches or dents of note and the included keyboard and mouse looked new as well. ... "
" ... The box did come with a keyboard and a mouse like they said it would. ... "
" ... Aside from the very noticeable increase in performance due to the SSD, this vendor is to be congratulated for including not just a keyboard, mouse and power supply but a WiFi dongle, i.e. ... "
" ... I connected a display port to an HDMI input on my Living Room TV and use a wireless keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... Added the wireless mouse, keyboard and dongle making it a great addition and tool. ... "
Delivery
14well, time, product, packaged, box
+86%
-14%
" ... It arrived one wk early. ... "
" ... Package arrived in good condition. ... "
" ... It was packaged perfectly and arrived in a very short time. ... "
" ... Very well packaged. ... "
" ... Machines arrived the next day, and are working well. ... "
" ... Works well, packed well, arrived on time. ... "
" ... It was exactly what I ordered ... "
" ... First of all, the product came fast and arrived in a brown box, and inside, there was: ... "
Cleaning
13machine, cleaned, dust, residue, packaged
+69%
-31%
" ... was very clean and looked new. ... "
" ... I opened the case, and everything was very clean. ... "
" ... Packaged well and clean (both exterior and interior of the computer). ... "
" ... Clean machine with 64 bit Windows 10 Pro. ... "
" ... It was clean out of the box. ... "
" ... The only thing is used but a least clean better the cover. ... "
" ... Although refurbished, the machine was clean, booted up immediately (thanks to the the new SSD drive) and was free of bloatware. ... "
Ease of Use
12set, setup, works, instructions, fast
+100%
" ... Easy set up and activation via the instructions. ... "
" ... No damages, easy set up. ... "
" ... Simple to start up, in great shape and works great ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, looks nice, as advertised. ... "
" ... Apparently, it is easier to play on a desktop vs a laptop or ipad. ... "
Gaming
11games, gamer, light, editing, today
+100%
" ... With the ssd and windows 10 it is a good choice for medium load work and light games. ... "
" ... Good and fast, games well, fine replacement for my previous TV computer. ... "
" ... Had to add some external storage for gaming, but it handles day-to-day tasks pretty well, as well as more casual games. ... "
" ... financial records, light games, photo editing. ... "
" ... Ok, it is not a gamer unit. ... "
" ... For home use, browsing, media playing, productivity, and light duty photo editing (not Photoshop). ... "
" ... The CPU is fast, the inclusion of an SSD is incredible, and this system is completely capable of playing the game Asphalt 8 legends, so the Intel HD 2500 graphics hold up today, but to do any real gaming, you're gonna need a low profile graphics card. ... "
" ... The onboard graphics are solid and would work for basic graphical presentations, but don't expect to play today's games at high res. ... "
Keyboard
11mouse, keyboard and mouse, included, wireless, vendor
+73%
-27%
" ... Added the wireless mouse, keyboard and dongle making it a great addition and tool. ... "
" ... They are totally wrong Looks like the vendor needs to pay attention to packaging and Windows setup to setup Microsoft the product key ... "
" ... THE KEYBOARD/MOUSE COMBO INCLUDED OPERATE WITH PRECISION. ... "
" ... Aside from the very noticeable increase in performance due to the SSD, this vendor is to be congratulated for including not just a keyboard, mouse and power supply but a WiFi dongle, i.e. ... "
" ... the PC was wrapped in a firm coat of bubble wrap, and the keyboard and mouse were in an 2 separate boxes from the same brand. ... "
" ... No scratches or dents of note and the included keyboard and mouse looked new as well. ... "
" ... I picked up this and a wireless keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... The box did come with a keyboard and a mouse like they said it would. ... "
Size
11size, love, compact, nicely, fits
+100%
" ... The casing is compact which is exactly what I wanted. ... "
" ... I love the real small size! ... "
" ... I Love that it is so small, but it packs a great thing for the book! ... "
" ... The specs on it are actually better than the box I built 5 years ago, so that and the small footprint made this a no-brainer. ... "
" ... This smaller size fits the desk nicely. ... "
" ... very small but also very fast. ... "
" ... I love the size. ... "
" ... I'm also really excited about the size of this. ... "
Wifi
10adapter, wi fi, send, dongle, advertise
+30%
-70%
" ... There is no working WI FI adapter. ... "
" ... If I wanted a little wi-fi adapter I would have ordered one for an old computer. ... This is ridiculous - to advertise this as Wi-Fi and then send a $20 adapter in the box begs for a one-star rating. ... "
" ... In WiFi but did not. ... "
" ... The wifi dongle was already in the machine, like this was a returned item and was not cleaned or checked. ... "
" ... wifi dont work screen blurry waited 2 days for nothing ... "
" ... The only thing wrong is I was missing the wifi adaptor. ... "
" ... My only criticism is that the wifi adapter is 802.11n, which is very slow by today's standards ... "
Fit
9fit, unit, sure, something, nicely
+78%
-22%
" ... Mine works perfectly as of now, it is very compact so it fits nicely where I needed it to go. ... "
" ... It was in great shape with everything well put together. ... "
" ... I needed something simple and workmanlike, and this unit fits the bill. ... "
" ... I have several of these HP ultra form factor machines after seeing them at work, they easily fit in a laptop case. ... "
" ... Not sure if it's why but this paper looked like it had been used and reused multiple times. ... "
" ... This smaller size fits the desk nicely. ... "
Build Quality
8scratches, pc, parts, packaged, missing
+38%
-63%
" ... Exterior of unit shows that it was heavily abused with scratches and dents. ... "
" ... There were scratches and dents all over and it looks like it was a three year old computer that got thrown into a box by an offer-up vendor. ... "
" ... And suddenly it broke. ... "
" ... Also, it was missing parts such as screws and whatnot. ... "
" ... not as good as it should be it is missing parts and I have to go buy them just so I can use it ... "
Capacity
7computer, living, home, desk, want
+100%
" ... Perfect for our household needs ... "
" ... This is a great value for a second computer or a home work computer in the living room. ... "
" ... But for a home office computer, this is an amazing buy! ... "
" ... The computer was exactly what I expected so I can have a multi-media pc in my living room. ... "
" ... Happy so far, and much more room in desk . ... "
" ... I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a desktop, nor did I want to set up a desk in his room. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up a whole lot of room. ... "
Sound Quality
7quiet, pc, make, noisy, noise
+43%
-57%
" ... Computer would not accept an external hard drive as main storage unit and had no sound front or back until I worked on it and finally got the headset to work but that is not as it was claimed when I inquired before the purchase. ... "
" ... It will turn on for 4 seconds, green light, make a sound like it's missing OS and then nothing! ... "
Cables
5cable, cord, monitor, hook, computer
+40%
-60%
" ... First, power cable not working, and second computer super slow. ... "
" ... Had an issue with the power brick having a tear in the cord. ... "
" ... The CPU was damaged just received it yesterday and could not use it due to defective cable in unit, am returning immediately ... "
Returns
5return, would, unit, one, back
-100%
" ... I ended up returning the product. ... "
" ... "Can I just return it?" ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Tried the second unit, same result. ... I sent emails, I called, and never got a response. ... "
" ... Once I sent the defective unit back, a new one was on the way. ... "
CD/DVD
4drive, computer, cd, thing, reader
+50%
-50%
" ... The DVD player did not show in file explorer, but device manager said they were working properly. ... Uninstalling the DVD driver and restarting the machine didn't help. ... "
" ... My husband took the time to install this computer only to discover that the CD/DVD reader doesn’t work. ... "
Defective Delivery
4unit, sent, package, one, box
+25%
-75%
" ... Once I sent the defective unit back, a new one was on the way. ... "
" ... Disappointed because I was really expecting this but came defective. ... "
" ... When I opened the box, I was so exited!!! ... "
USB
4usb, usb ports, computer, 2, 0
+100%
" ... There are multiple USB 2.0 and 3.0 inputs on both the front and back of the computer. ... "
" ... USB ports (4 of them USB 3), this computer is a steal. ... "
" ... Lots of usb ports, both 2.0 and 3.0. ... "
" ... Using external USB 3 drives for video recording and not the internal SSD. ... "
Network
4802, wired, problem, adapter, 11n
+25%
-75%
" ... My ONLY knock on it is the pathetic wifi adapter it comes with. ... "
" ... In WiFi but did not. ... "
" ... My only criticism is that the wifi adapter is 802.11n, which is very slow by today's standards ... however, I purchased a 802.11ac adapter for $15 and was streaming at normal speeds. ... "
Storage
4small, size, nicely, memory, fits
+100%
" ... It still is small enough to fit inside my entertainment center cabinet. ... "
" ... I was really happy with this CPU, it does not take any space, was easy to set up. ... "
" ... This smaller size fits the desk nicely. ... "
" ... The only thing to do is put 16 g memory and you can go to space. ... "
Design
4looks, brand, though
+100%
" ... It looks, feels, and operates as though it is brand new, even though it isn't. ... "
" ... Awesome lil slim line. ... "
" ... It looks brand new. ... "
" ... Everything looks almost new. ... "
For Running
3+67%
-33%
" ... But overall it runs great. ... "
" ... I was up and running in about 5-10 min. ... "
For Kids
3play, loves, size, gaming
+100%
" ... My son loves it. ... "
" ... My 11-year-old son loves to play Roblox, and was using my desktop to play. ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... I got two of these and both of them kept rebooting randomly. ... "
Product As Described
3exactly
+100%
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... The specs are identical to what was described. ... "
" ... Works and operates EXACTLY as described. ... "
Display Clarity
3would, got
+33%
-67%
" ... Set it all up and there is no video output, just a blank screen. ... "
" ... I took it to a tech person who got it running, but when I got it home and tried to get it going the screen would freeze up. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 236.22 meters
Performance
Processor Clock: 2.9 GHz
Memory
Memory: 8192 GB
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
2.9 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
236.22 meters
SIZE
8192 GB
MEMORY
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS