Description

Overview

The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini is a complete desktop in a case the size of a small book. It measures 177 × 175 × 34.2 mm, weighs 1.21 kg, and holds about 1.2 litres — small enough to hide behind a monitor on a VESA mount, sit under a desk, or stand on a crowded reception counter. It is a business machine from HP’s EliteDesk line.

Inside is a real desktop processor: the Intel Core i5-6500T, a 6th Gen quad-core at 2.5 GHz boosting to 3.1 GHz, 6 MB cache, 35 W. The low wattage is the point of the “T” processor — cool, quiet, and cheap to leave on all day. It is paired with 8 GB of DDR4-2400 memory and a 128 GB NVMe SSD on PCIe 3.0 ×4, plus a spare 2.5-inch SATA bay for extra storage.

It has two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs for two monitors, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB ports front and back, including a USB-C port. It runs Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. One thing to be clear about: Wi-Fi was optional on this model, fitted on some units and not on others, so this listing does not claim it. Confirm whether the stocked unit has the internal Wi-Fi module before ordering if wireless matters — the wired Ethernet port is standard on every unit.

Key Benefits

The first benefit is the size. A 1.2-litre case changes where a computer can live: behind a monitor on a VESA mount it disappears entirely, on a shop counter it leaves room for the till, and under a desk it is out of the way. For a reception desk, a POS counter or a digital sign, that is the difference between tidy and tangled.

The second benefit is that it is quiet and cheap to run. The 35 W processor produces little heat, so the small fan rarely works hard and the machine draws very little power over a working day. Where computers stay on all day, that adds up — in electricity, in noise, and in heat dumped into a small room.

The third benefit is the NVMe storage. The 128 GB drive is a proper NVMe SSD on a PCIe 3.0 ×4 link, not a slow SATA drive in a small case — the machine boots in seconds. And because the M.2 slot also accepts SATA M.2 drives and there is a spare 2.5-inch bay, storage can grow without replacing the machine. The fourth benefit is dual-monitor support: two DisplayPort outputs drive two screens without an adapter, which suits a reception desk or a POS counter.

Features and Advantages

The processor deserves a fair description. The i5-6500T is a 6th Gen Skylake quad-core — not a new chip; this is a 2017 machine, and its factory warranty expired years ago. But four cores at up to 3.1 GHz with 8 GB of RAM handle office work, browsing, video calls, point-of-sale software and digital signage without trouble.

Storage is better than the number suggests. A 128 GB NVMe drive is enough for Windows 10 Pro and office software, and it feels fast — far faster than a hard drive. The spare 2.5-inch bay takes a second drive, the M.2 slot can take a larger NVMe drive later, and memory grows to 32 GB across two SO-DIMM slots.

Ports are generous for a machine this small: two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and one USB-C 3.0 on the front, four more USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and Gigabit Ethernet on the rear. Two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs handle the monitors; some configurations add a third DisplayPort or a VGA port, so check the stocked unit’s rear panel.

The Intel Q270 chipset is a business chipset, and the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles office work and video playback. A 120 W power supply feeds the whole unit. For the office network, the wired Ethernet port is the reliable option, on a network built around a router such as the TP-Link ER605. Where Wi-Fi is needed in the room, the TP-Link EAP225-Wall covers the indoors and the TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor covers the outside.

Ideal Users

Reception desks and POS counters are its natural home. It hides behind the monitor, stays quiet through the day, and runs the till or booking software without taking up counter space.

Digital signage is another good fit: a small, quiet box behind a display, running one screen all day. Offices short on space suit it well too — a desk with a monitor arm and a Mini behind the screen has no tower on the floor and no cables across the desk.

Home users who want a small, quiet PC for a monitor-arm setup will like the same thing. It does not suit someone who needs Wi-Fi built in, a large internal drive, or Windows 11 — the Wi-Fi is optional and must be confirmed on the stocked unit, and the 6th-gen processor does not officially support Windows 11.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Desktop Mini (DM)
Processor	Intel Core i5-6500T — 6th Gen (Skylake), 4 cores, 2.5 GHz base, up to 3.1 GHz Turbo, 6 MB cache, 35 W TDP
Chipset	Intel Q270
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 530 (integrated)
Memory	8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (1 × 8 GB); 2 SO-DIMM slots, max 32 GB
Storage	128 GB NVMe SSD — M.2 2280 slot, PCIe 3.0 ×4 NVMe (also accepts SATA M.2); plus a 2.5″ SATA bay
Video Outputs	2× DisplayPort 1.2 (some configs add a third DP or a VGA port — verify on the stocked unit)
Ports	Front: 2× USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A + 1× USB-C 3.0; Rear: 4× USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A; 1× RJ-45 Gigabit (Intel i219LM)
Network	Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi is OPTIONAL (Intel 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1/4.2 via M.2 2230 module — not fitted on all units)
Power	120 W PSU
Dimensions	177 × 175 × 34.2 mm
Weight	1.21 kg
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

FAQs

How small is it? 177 × 175 × 34.2 mm, 1.21 kg — about the size of a small book. VESA-mounted behind a monitor, it is effectively invisible.

Is the 128 GB drive really NVMe? Yes — the M.2 2280 slot supports PCIe 3.0 ×4 NVMe drives, and the sheet configuration is a 128 GB NVMe SSD. The slot also accepts SATA M.2 drives, and there is a spare 2.5-inch bay.

Does it have Wi-Fi? Not necessarily. Wi-Fi was optional on this model — some units have the internal Intel 802.11ac module with Bluetooth, others have none. This listing does not claim Wi-Fi, so confirm the stocked unit before ordering. Gigabit Ethernet is standard on every unit.

Can it run Windows 11? No — not officially. 6th-gen Intel processors do not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 CPU requirement. It runs Windows 10 Pro.

How many monitors can it drive? Two, via the two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. Some configurations add a third DisplayPort or a VGA port — check the stocked unit’s rear panel.

Why Buy From NexGenShop.pk?

NexGenShop.pk lists the EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini at Rs 30,000 with the configuration stated plainly — 35 W 6th-gen i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB NVMe SSD — and one honest caveat: Wi-Fi was optional on this model, so it is not claimed here. If wireless matters, ask the team on Facebook or Instagram to check the stocked unit before you order.

Final Conclusion

The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini is a small computer that does a straightforward job well: a 35 W quad-core i5, 8 GB of RAM and a fast NVMe drive in a 1.2-litre case that hides behind a monitor and stays quiet. At Rs 30,000 it suits a reception desk, a shop counter, a digital sign or any desk where space matters more than raw power — as long as you know it is a 2017 machine running Windows 10 Pro, with Wi-Fi to confirm on the unit.