This desktop is a perfect companion for anybody hoping to turn their creative dreams into reality. It comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, powerful graphics, a fast SSD drive, and 16GB of memory. These components come packed with the HP ENVY TE02-0250xt, and it’s available for under $1,000.
Expansion is easy also. You can access the interior with just a touch – no tool is required. As for the expansion slots, the desktop comes with 1 PCIe x16 and 3 M.2 (2 for SSD / 1 for WLAN).
HP does an excellent job at making its electronics environmentally friendly these days. The 0250xt has ENERGY STAR and EPEAT GOLD ratings. Its power supply is a 600-W 80 Plus Gold cert. ATX (some configurations are available with an 800-W power supply).
It’s easy to seamlessly create and sync across all your household or business devices via Bluetooth technology and various ports. There is also the HP Palette, an app that provides all of the special photo search tools, links, etc., to other valuable resources. In addition, with the HP ENVY TE02-0250xt, there is an option to connect with a second display wirelessly.
Included in the package is a wired HP black keyboard and mouse. This desktop also works well with a wireless keyboard and mouse, both available for sale as accessories.
Since this is a mini tower, it’s a bit smaller than the traditional desktop tower. It measures in inches as 6.50-in X 15.99 X 17.64 (WxDxH) and weighs 30.31-lb (package weight is 31.72 lb).
HP ENVY TE02-0250xt Features and Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (Pro is also available)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 12400 with air cooler / 2.5-GHz to 4.4-GHz / 6-cores / 18MB L3 cache
- Chipset: Intel ADL Z690H
- Memory: 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 MHz RAM (alternate options go up to 4 x 32GB for 128GB)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX (3060) with 8GB GDRR6 dedicated
- Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (can go up to 512GB or 1TB)
There is also a spot for a secondary drive. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB GDDR6X) or AMD Radeon RTX is available with some models. These all have display connectors such as LHR, HDMI, and DP.
Lastly, the HP ENVY TE02-0250xt can come with an Intel Core i9 processor (12900) with a heat-pipe air cooler, 16-cores, 24 threads, a base frequency of 2.4-GHz, and a boost frequency of 5.1-GHz. The price varies depending on which configuration and upgrades you choose.