This AMD desktop is among the best as far as pre-built gaming desktops go. You really couldn’t ask for much more regarding build, durability, specs, and overall value for the money. Of course, the price will always vary, depending on which specs you choose for the pre-built configuration. Overall, with all the positive reviews, it appears that HP OMEN 30L GT13-1380z is one of the best budget gaming desktops available.
HP’s innovative design, which includes tempered glass panels on the front and sides and a full-metal frame, looks attractive and allows for cooling and expandability. The Cooler Master 120-mm RGB Fan increases airflow and helps to improve thermal performance. In addition, it’s a straightforward machine to expand or upgrade due to the toolless, easy access design.
There is also OMEN Gaming HUB which comes with a long list of optimization and customization features to help give users the power to personalize their PC in various ways, including RGB lighting patterns.
As mentioned above, this is an AMD computer. With the base configuration, at least, expect an AMD Ryzen 5 processor (5600X) to power the HP OMEN 30L GT13-1380z. Its processor has 6-cores, 32 MB L3 cache, and speeds ranging from 3.7-GHz up to 4.6-GHz with turbo boost. In addition, the AMD Radeon RX dedicated graphics card (5500) with 4GB GDDR5 onboard memory adds even more power to the computer. However, there are some alternative options for those who prefer NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics with various display connectors.
HP OMEN 30L GT13-1380z Expansion Slots
The expansion slots include 1 PCIe x16, 3 M.2, and 1 PCIe x4. Included in the configuration is a 256GB – 2TB WD Black PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 Solid State Drive for the primary storage. While no secondary storage comes with the base configuration, the HP OMEN 30L GT13-1380z can still have one ordered (at an additional cost).
With HyperX memory, expect this to be a speedy desktop. The lowest-priced option has 8GB of memory (DRR4-3200 RGB SDRAM) if your favorite games require more memory to run smoothly, up to HyperX 64GB (4 x 16GB).
Since the desktop is geared towards the gaming/entertainment market, it comes with some good audio technology: 5.1 surround sound, Omen Audio Control Support – DTS: X Ultra, and so on. As a result, all of the sound effects from games will sound impressive coming from this machine.
The HP OMEN 30L GT13-1380z has Windows 11 Home as its OS and a 600-W Gold Efficiency power supply (with Cooler Master technology). Its form factor is microATX.