Hi @bo elam Very nice choice you made for the new system. Are all the components SSD/Mem/etc built into the rear of that neat sized monitor screen? The wonders of tech's miniaturizations compacted down to a nice fit and hopefully easily serviceable in the future. Hope everything is to your expectations. The specs are impressive!
I didn't even know that all-in-ones were so attractively priced nowadays, you get quite a lot of bang for the buck. But I don't know why they don't make any 20 inch screens though, I don't need all of that screenspace. I'm also a bit worried that all-in-ones are perhaps not powerful enough for playing videogames. But when it comes to looks, they sure standout. https://www.coolblue.nl/en/desktops/windows/all-in-one-pcs?sort=lowest-price
Hi EASTER Yes, I think it was a good choice for what I do with the computer. About the components built all packed together in the rear of the monitor. Yes, that is where everything is, except the mouse and keyboard. About servicing, I read that is kind of difficult to service so that is probably the one thing that is not so good. But all in all I am glad I bought this thing. The memory is always under 40%, and usually around 32%. What I do is easy for this computer. I dont hear nothing, not even the fans. Best regards brother EASTER Bo
The whole idea on making a selection for A NEW PC. is choosing what suits YOU and not anyone else. After all it's no matter what brand or how strong the components stats are, but it's NEW! (along with vital internals) And has the very appeal that you've settled on just as it is. We all learn to enjoy the challenge a new set brings to our table. You pick up on the advantages as it goes along. And if there's drawbacks we plow along with those too. ENJOY! Regards EASTER
Bo, I don't know what happened but seems like a couple of posts were removed, a bit weird. But anyway, I think I might go for this model, I believe that the specs are good enough for web browsing and playing older videogames. I believe you bought the one with the AMD Ryzen 5 right? It should be similar to the Intel Core 5, but most people say that AMD's performance is actually better. https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/reviews/hp-all-in-one-24-cr0055m-pc
That is a cousin of the one I bought. You ll like it Rasheed. I don't know if you are aware but the Web Cam is hidden in this AIO computers, so if you want to use it, you pull it up, and you push it down to hide it. In the picture of the computer that appears in the link you posted, the camera is up. Buy a battery UPS. Remember this is not a laptop. I had it ready the day before I got the computer. Yes, the one I bought comes with AMD Ryzen 5. This model also comes with Intel but with less storage and less memory, those are reasons why I choose the one I purchased. Greetings Bo
Yes, the specs look pretty good to me. And good point about the webcam, my current Lenovo laptop also has a webcam-shutter, every laptop and monitor should have this. And I will think about the UPS, never actually used such a device.
They are great to have for a desktop PC. Not of much use for a laptop. Research before buying. I used to get 10 years of of them but more recently models from both APC and CyberPower have not outlasted the warranty for me.
Specially if you live in a country like mine. The UPS already saved me about 5 times. Electricity can go at any time, and everyone of those times that electricity went out since I started using this PC, it came back right away, which is even worst than if it had taken a few minutes to come back. Holland is probably OK to be without a UPS but I would have one. Bo
@Rasheed187 Let me give a few thoughts. I think once you start using one of this things, AIO with big screens. it will be hard to go back to 15.6'' inches laptops. Another thing. I would say that about 95% of what you see when you sit in front of the computer, is the screen. Almost the whole front is the screen. There is very little....else. Last. The screen radiates a lot of light. You can turn off all lights in the room, and the light coming out of the screen is more than enough for you to see the keyboard, and type in a comfortable manner. Bo
Ok thanks, will do some research. Yes correct, in Hollland it happens perhaps only once or twice a year, and I guess I got lucky, because my PC was never damaged.
not sure, but i would go for 27 inch https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-all-in-one-27-cr2-next-gen-ai-27-intel-aq7s1av-1 and windows pro, which is unfortunately not available. this one can also have 32gb ram. 16 is nice, but 32 is better. i owe two hp desktop sff where 16gb are installed. 8gb is poor, in special when i run one or more virtual machines with linux. those AiO are great if you have less space. my doctors have such devices, but from apple, with windows 11 virtual running for the used software. clean desktop for all. 27 inch - we all get older, currently each desktop has two 24 inch monitors, but its getting too small sometimes. the given one and my choice in comparison for cpu https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-amd_ryzen_5_7520u-vs-intel_core_ultra_5_225u but the money depends.
Since you got the new machine, congrats. I have different ideas on what to buy and such, but that's irrelevant. A few things re: UPS. You need to buy a UPS that matches the power wave to your computer's PSU. For example, some PSU output pure sine wave, and you need a pure sine wave UPS for that, otherwise it won't work. You should get at least 20-30% more wattage than your power supply. The UPS needs to have air around it so it can cool down when it works, so don't put it too close to a wall or inside a closet. Ideally, 10-15cm of air around. UPS degrade over time, losing charging capacity, so take this into account - see if you can get one that has replaceable SEALED batteries. Don't connect UPS to a distributor or any surge/spike protector - directly into the wall socket. Don't connect printers to UPS as printers tend to draw a lot of power in a spike, and can trip UPS. Generally UPS do 900-1300W, printers can draw 1500W easily. My recommendation if you can get is CyberPower PFC Sinewave (if the power supply supports). Get the 1300/1500 models. You don't need to install any special software for UPS. That's only if you expect a long power outage and you want the UPS to shut the machine down gracefully if it runs out of battery, say after 40min of outage. If you don't mind the computer shutting down somewhat abruptly if the outage lasts too long, then you can skip the software. The abrupt shutdown is still more graceful than the wall power outages, though. Mrk
i had 3 ups (up to 3000 watts), but sorted them out. not only because the accu power deceased, at least no gain here. our power net is very stable, and windows and other different software has recovery options. each browser has. ms office has, softmaker office has also. not saved data is not important if you experience power drops, even in seconds, then an ups is recommended. but wanting an ups deliver for minutes and more, then its getting very expensive. my 3000 watt ups with accu expansion set (2 cases) is business class. it lasts hours to shutdown. but any ups is designed to tell computers to save all data, end programs and to shutdown computers safely - thats why a cable ups<>computer is required and recommended. "shutdown in x minutes after message, safe all important data"
@Mrkvonic Hi MrK. I bought the UPS the day before I got the computer. I don't know much about the numbers you posted but I can tell you that what I bought has already saved me about 5 times. Energy goes out for just a second and comes right back up almost immediately which is bad. See what I bought below, perhaps that tells you anything but regardless, it is working properly and I am happy I bought it and that I bought it from the people I bought it from: https://www.radioshackla.com/nicaragua/ups-radioshack-2782604-360w-437193900006/p That costed about US$70.00. I have AC so computers and UPS are always cool. For long power outage, in this country we buy Power plants. What we usually experience is sudden short power downs. My main purpose for buying and using a UPS is so the computer does not shut down abruptly. I would be very nervous regarding the PC if I did not have the UPS. @Brummelchen said exactly how I view using a UPS being a most when using a desktop (because they don't come with a battery), you use the UPS to "save all data, end programs and to shutdown computers safely". From my POV, shutting computers down properly is the one purpose for having a UPS. FWIW, my UPS gives 19 minutes. Basically the way I will use it goes like this, after a couple of minutes if power has not come back, I ll shut down the computer. This UPS emits a sound that warns you when the battery is losing charge as it gets old. I already understand how it works, I also used one with XP so I am pretty much aware of how to use them. Best regards to both of you... Bo
I have no need for a UPS, although I live in the middle of nowhere the hydro is very reliable. It may go out once every 2 or 3 years for a few minutes at a time. In over 25 years has the power going out ever done anything bad to my computers.
19 minutes are more than fair and enough time to react. set timeout to 10-15 minutes. most accus have a lifetime around 5-7 years, depending of usage. and you should run power down tests regularly, constant loading without usage will lower accu lifetime.
