Description
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 with Intel Core i5‑14500 is engineered to deliver dependable performance, business‑class productivity, and room for growth in a durable and professional‑grade tower form factor. Designed for modern offices, SMEs, home‑office professionals, and educational environments, the Pro Tower 290 G9 provides everything you need for smooth multitasking, office applications, web‑based workloads, and light creative or graphical operations. Combined with the Series 3 Pro 21.45‑inch Full HD monitor, this desktop bundle gives you exceptional value, clarity, and comfort right out of the box.
Powered by a 14th Generation Intel Core i5‑14500 processor, the device offers outstanding processing efficiency, high responsiveness, and the ability to handle multiple applications simultaneously. According to the published specifications, the i5‑14500 supports clock speeds up to 4.6 GHz, features 18MB L3 cache, and includes 6 cores and 12 threads, making it ideal for business productivity, multitasking, and demanding office workloads.
The system is configured with 8GB of DDR4‑3200 memory, offering stable performance and efficient multitasking for users who work with multiple applications throughout the day. The motherboard includes two DIMM slots, which allow future upgrades up to a significantly higher memory capacity—ensuring the system grows alongside your business needs.
Storage performance is delivered by a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, which provides fast boot times, quicker application loading, and reliable long‑term performance. NVMe SSDs are far more responsive than traditional HDDs, enabling faster project execution, near‑instant searching, and smooth running of business software.
Graphics capability is powered by Intel UHD Graphics 730, integrated directly into the processor. This ensures smooth handling of everyday display tasks, multimedia streaming, office applications, and light creative workloads. The system includes both HDMI and VGA ports for flexible multi‑monitor connectivity.
The tower‑style chassis offers numerous expansion options including PCIe x16, PCIe x1, M.2 WLAN, and M.2 storage slots, giving you the ability to incorporate additional drives, improved networking cards, or even discrete graphics solutions. The chassis also supports two internal 3.5‑inch drive bays, enhancing your storage expansion capabilities for enterprise environments requiring high‑capacity data storage.
Furthermore, this system features multiple connectivity options, including four front USB 5Gbps ports, four rear USB 2.0 ports, RJ‑45 Ethernet, audio ports, and optional serial interfaces. These ensure compatibility with both modern peripherals and legacy devices still used in many offices.
The Series 3 Pro 21.45‑inch FHD monitor included in this bundle offers crisp, vibrant visuals with a Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). It delivers excellent clarity for spreadsheets, dashboards, productivity software, and multimedia content. The large screen real estate enhances efficiency by reducing the need to switch between windows frequently.
From a durability perspective, the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 is built with high‑quality materials and integrates multiple hardware security features—including TPM 2.0 and support for physical security locks—providing protection against unauthorized access, data breaches, and tampering.
This desktop also comes with FreeDOS, allowing custom installation of any operating system of your choice, including Windows, Linux distributions, or specialized enterprise OS environments. [techpoint.co.ke]
Overall, the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 bundle is a dependable, flexible, and highly scalable solution offering outstanding performance, commercial‑grade reliability, modern connectivity, and an excellent Full HD display—making it a perfect fit for dynamic businesses and professionals requiring stable and future‑ready computing performance.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5‑14500, up to 4.6GHz, 18MB cache, 6 cores/12 threads
- Processor Family: 14th Gen Intel Core i5
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Memory: 8GB DDR4‑3200 MHz (1×8GB), 2 DIMM slots
- Max Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
- Expansion Slots: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1, 2× M.2 slots (WLAN + Storage)
- Drive Bays: Two 3.5″ internal HDD bays
- Ports (Front): 4× USB‑A 5Gbps, 1× audio combo jack
- Ports (Rear): 4× USB 2.0, 1× HDMI, 1× VGA, 1× RJ‑45, line-in/out
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet; optional WLAN & Bluetooth
- Audio: Realtek ALC3867 codec, universal audio jack
- Power Supply: 180W external adapter, 90% efficiency
- Security: TPM 2.0, padlock loop, cable lock support
- Dimensions: 15.5 × 30.3 × 33.7 cm
- Weight: Approx. 4.7kg
- Operating System: FreeDOS (preinstalled)
- Monitor: 21.45‑inch Full HD display (included)
