HP PRO TOWER 290 G9 Core i7-12700, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, DOS, CPU ONLY (624C3ET)

Key Specifications

Processor & Performance:

• Intel Core i7-12700 (12th Gen) processor with up to 4.9 GHz boost speed
• 12 cores, 20 threads with 25 MB L3 cache
• Intel vPro Technology and Intel UHD Graphics 770

Memory & Storage:

• 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB, upgradeable with 2 DIMM slots)
• 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
• Two 3.5″ HDD bays for additional storage expansion

Connectivity & Ports:

• 4 USB Type-A 5Gbps ports (front)
• 4 USB 2.0 Type-A ports (rear)
• 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45 Ethernet
• Audio jacks (line in/out, headphone/microphone combo)
• Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0

Physical Specifications:

• Tower form factor: 15.5 x 30.3 x 33.7 cm (6.12 x 11.93 x 13.28 inches)
• Weight: 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)
• Includes HP 125 Wired Keyboard and Mouse

Business-Focused Features

Security:

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
• HP Drive Lock (not supported on NVMe drives)
• Physical security lock slot
• Padlock loop for cable management

Expandability:

• 3 drive bays and 3 full-height expansion slots
• 2 M.2 slots (1 for WLAN, 1 for storage)
• 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 and 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot

Power & Efficiency:

• 180W external power adapter with up to 90% efficiency
• 80 Plus Gold power supply option available

Environmental:

• 92% sustainably sourced and recyclable outer packaging
• 15% post-consumer recycled plastic construction

Operating System & Software

• Ships with FreeDOS (no Windows pre-installed)
• Includes HP Support Assistant for easy management
• McAfee LiveSafe and various HP utilities included
• Compatible with Intel vPro management features

This desktop is designed for business users who need reliable performance, security features, and expandability options. The 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor provides strong performance for business applications, while the multiple expansion options allow for future upgrades as needs grow.