Pros

  • Great performance for the category
  • Ample USB connectivity

Cons

  • Limited upgrade potential
  • Little connection diversity

At A Glance

HP has strapped a speedy Sandy Bridge CPU into an antiquated system design, delivering strong performance for a business-class desktop, but not much else.

Manufacturer’s Description

Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 bit 135w Active Pfc 87% Efficient Intel Core� I3 2100 Processor Intel� q67 2gb PC3 10600 Sodimm Memory 250gb Sata 2.5 7.2k Hard Drive Intel Hd Graphics Supermulti Lightscribe Dvd Write Integrated Realtek Alc261 High Definition Audio Intel 82579lm Gbe Integrated Network Connection 3 Years Parts, Labor And Onsite Service Standard Warranty. Certain Restrictions And Exclusions Apply.�

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number XZ789UTTPD
Processor
Processor type Intel Core i5
Processor speed 2.7 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory size 4096.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1333.0 MHz
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Secondary Graphics Chipset HD
Storage
Drive size 250.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Drive type Hard Disk Drive
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
Available Interfaces
  • DisplayPort
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Case
Chassis style Compact

Performance

Overall Rating
WorldBench 6 Score 140
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 176  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 329  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 151  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 276  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 294  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 228  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 153  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 373  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 166  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 213
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 34.8  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 16.5  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 13.4  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 2560x1600 7.7  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 28.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 13.8  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 11.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 2560x1600 6.7  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 8.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 21.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1680x1050 12.9  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1920x1200 11  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 2560x1600 6.9  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 13.8  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, High Quality, 1680x1050 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, High Quality, 1920x1200 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, High Quality, 2560x1600 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 22.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1680x1050 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1920x1200 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 2560x1600 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)