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HP 290 G1 Intel® Core™ i5 (7th Gen) MT Desktop

SKU: RD-H290G1i57/MT-S

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Top Features

  • Intel® Core™ i5-7500
  • 8GB to 32GB RAM
  • 256GB to 2TB SSD
  • Intel® HD Graphics 630
  • Windows 11 Pro

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HP 290 G1 Intel® Core™ i5 (7th Gen) MT Desktop

Regular price £711.00
Sale price £711.00 Regular price £911.00
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This HP 290 G1 Micro Tower Desktop Is Proper Rapid For All Your Tasks

Powerful processor, fab performance, and lightning-quick storage. This refurbished HP 290 G1 is powered by an Intel i5 7th gen quad-core processor and a blazing-fast 256GB NVMe SSD. Perfect for office professionals needing serious multitasking and home entertainment.

✓ Quad-core CPU smashes through everyday tasks
✓ Lightning-fast SSD loads Windows 11 in seconds
✓ Zero risk 60-day trial full refund if not delighted
✓ True 2-year warranty parts, labour and shipping covered
✓ Premium refurbished looks almost like new, works faster than new


 
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Perfect For

💼 Office Heroes
Handle spreadsheets, emails, and multiple windows without breaking a sweat. Ideal for busy professionals.
🔄 Basic Users
Perfect for browsing, emails, and everyday tasks. Reliable performance for your regular computing needs.
💰 Smart Savers
Get exceptional value with professional-grade hardware at a fraction of the cost. Save money without compromising on quality.

 

Everything You Need To Know About The HP 290 G1

Reliable performance: The quad-core Intel® Core™ i5-7500 processor at 3.40 GHz makes light work of everyday computing tasks.

Speedy storage: With read speeds of up to 6000MB/s, this NVMe SSD is 6x faster than standard hard drives.

Expandable design: Micro Tower case with additional drive bays lets you add more storage when you need it.

Business-class connectivity: Multiple USB ports, HDMI, VGA and even legacy connections for all your devices.

Professional security: Built-in TPM 2.0 security chip keeps your data safe and secure.

Windows 11 Pro: The latest Microsoft operating system with all the business features you need.

 


We Tested This HP With Your Favourite Apps

 
Google chrome icon
Chrome
Handle 5-10 tabs smoothly
 
Microsoft Icon
Microsoft 365
Zip through documents and spreadsheets
 
Teams icon
Teams
Switch between chats and calls quickly
 
Zoom icon
Zoom
Clear virtual meetings while taking notes
 
Google Drive Icon
Google Drive
Speedy Docs and Sheets editing
 
Netflix Icon
Netflix
Stream shows at basic quality
 
YouTube Icon
YouTube
Watch videos at basic quality
 
Spotify Icon
Spotify
Stream music while working
 
Facebook Icon
Facebook
Browse your feed smoothly

 

Refurbished, Yet FASTER Than New

This refurbished HP 290 G1 doesn't just match new desktops – it absolutely smokes 'em. We've binned the bog-standard factory RAM and upgraded it to higher, faster parts. Want it even quicker? Pick your upgrade. We build it.

Current
8GB RAM
Fly through everyday tasks and multiple browser tabs 
with ease.
Upgrade to
16GB
Power through heavy work loads, apps and multitasking at the fastest speeds.
Upgrade to
32GB
Demand the highest performance for apps, creativity, and multitasking.
 


Storage BIGGER & FASTER Than New

Out with slow, cheap factory drives and in with our belter, bigger, more reliable solid state drives SSDs. Windows boots in under 5 seconds. Programs load 5x faster. Storage lasts longer than standard drives. You just tell us what capacity you need.

Current
256GB SSD
Fit everyday files, photos, apps and more with a little room to spare.
Upgrade to
512GB SSD
Pack 50,000+ photos, stacks of documents & videos with room to grow. 
Upgrade to
1TB SSD
Maximize space for heavy apps, 4K videos and a lifetime of photos.
Upgrade to
2TB SSD
Unleash an arsenal of storage for every file, app, video or app you'll ever want.
 


All The Ports You'll Ever Need - Connect Everything At Once

USB 2.0 Connect to mice, keyboards, simple USB drives, and printers. HDMI Best for connecting TVs, projectors, and monitors with video and sound. Multi SD Card Reader Slot for camera memory cards. Transfer photos and video from cameras.
USB 3.0 Faster USB port for external drives. Good for transferring larger files, and backups. VGA Good for connecting to older monitors, projectors and TVs. Video only. Ethernet Get stable internet in offices, gaming, or when Wi-Fi is unreliable.
PS/2 Ports Connect legacy keyboards and mice for compatibility with older peripherals. Serial Ports Connect specialized business equipment and legacy devices. Audio Jacks Connect headphones, speakers, and microphones for clear audio.

 


Oooooooo! Free Office Apps

Just like Microsoft Office, but FREE.
You get LibreOffice free with every refurbished desktop from MintPCs. 
It looks like Office, works like Office, and comes with all the apps like Office.

We could flog you Microsoft office for a fee, but LibreOffice really is that flippin' good.



Writer
(just like Word)



Calc
(same as Excel)



Impress
(PowerPoint's twin)



Base
(Access's double)



Math
(formula friendly)



Draw
(graphics made easy)


Premium Refurbished And Proper Proud Of It

Our HP 290 G1 Will Make You Think Twice About Buying New

✅Premium Condition No cracks, no dents, no significant wear - this desktop pc is almost like new

HP 280 G2 Intel® Core™ i7 (6th Gen) MT Desktop - real life

✅Professional Performance Put this refurbished HP 290 G1 next to a new one, ours will outperform it all day long

✅Compact Design Micro Tower form factor fits neatly under your desk or workspace, saving valuable space

✅No Bloat Ware Those pesky little pop ups, free trials and useless apps won't annoy you anymore

✅Platinum Tested Just like an MOT for your HP desktop, everything is certified by industry leading software Eurosoft™

✅Ready to Use Your HP 290 G1 desktop is good to go straight out the box. No set up, no updates, no faff

✅Faster Than New Parts upgraded. System tuned. Speed boosted. Fantastic!

✅Free Office Apps Word docs, spreadsheets, presentations - the lot


New Vs Refurbished
Let's Talk About Value

Feature

Brand New Desktop

Our Refurbished HP 290 G1

Price

Buckets of money

Up to 90% less than retail price

Specifications

Base specs

Upgraded components you can choose

Performance

Standard factory settings

Custom Optimised & tested

Guarantee

None

60-day money back

Warranty

1 year

2 year comprehensive

Returns

Paid returns

Free returns (both ways)

Support

Generic call centre help

UK Expert IT engineers

Software

Bloatware & trial apps

Zero bloatware

Office Suite

Paid Office

Free LibreOffice

Setup Time

Hours setting up & removing unwanted software

Ready to use straight out of the box


How Is This Possible? 
(We Get Asked This A Lot!)

We're not magicians – just British folk who hate seeing good tech go to waste.

Where Our Desktop PCs Come From
Business lease returns, Ex-display Desktop PCs, consumer returns for unwanted items. These aren't ancient desktop pcs someone's had for ages. They're professional-grade machines built to last 10 years, but swapped out after just a few years.

Our Testing Is Proper Thorough
Every desktop passes our 104-point testing process using Eurosoft's platinum PCCheck® diagnostics Tool. the same testing software manufacturers rely on. This gives us the confidence to offer the best refurbished desktops with proper guarantees.

We're Tech Engineers, Not Salespeople
We've lost count how many desktops we've fixed. We know exactly which bits to upgrade for maximum performance, and which factory parts are a waste of your hard-earned cash. We constantly research the best models and parts to deliver unbeatable value.

No Middlemen Taking a Cut
We buy direct, we sell direct. No distributors, no third-parties, not even a high street shop. Just our high-end workshop, high quality engineers to give you refurbished desktops at proper prices that make sense.

📖Our Legendary Desktop PC Guide 
(Worth £££, Yours FREE!)

Most folk are left to figure out their new desktop pc on their own. Not our customers. Our 54-page expert guide comes free with every desktop – written by our engineers who've fixed thousands of common problems. It's like having an IT expert in your pocket, ready to bail you out 24/7.

  • Personalise your desktop – Custom backgrounds, text size, and layout in 5 minutes flat

  • Troubleshooting Bible – Fix 90% of common problems yourself in minutes (pages 67-83 alone have saved customers thousands!

  • "My PC's Gone Slow!" – 8 instant fixes to get you back up to speed

  • Clean & Maintain – Keep your desktop running like new for years (most never do this!

  • Password Protection Masterclass – Know how to stay safe online

  • Connect Everything – Printers, TVs, phones... get them all working together

 


Risk Free? Absolutely! 
60 Days To Fall In Love With Your Desktop PC

60 Days To Try The Refurbished HP 290 G1

Take two whole months to get to know your premium refurbished HP 290 G1. Use it for work, play around with the settings, test out LibreOffice - give it a proper go! If you're not completely made up with it, just let us know. Doesn't matter why - we'll sort a full refund or swap it for something else.

✓ Send it back for any reason
✓ Get a full refund or swap
✓ We can arrange collection

2 Years Of Complete Cover

Parts? Covered. Labour? Covered. Shipping? You guessed it - covered! For two whole years, if anything goes wrong, we'll fix it or replace it. Our expert engineers (proper tech wizards, these lot) will get you sorted.

✓ All parts and labour included
✓ Free returns shipping
✓ Expert UK engineer support


Sounds Too Good? 
We Get That A Lot…
Until They Try It

Overview

Condition

Premium Refurbished

Brand

HP

Model

290 G1

Form Factor

Micro Tower (MT)

Colour

Black

Perfect For

Office & General Use

Processing Power

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-7500 3.40 GHz (Fast multitasking)

Generation

7th Gen (Kaby Lake)

Cores

4

Threads

4

Cache

6MB SmartCache

System Memory

Installed RAM

8GB DDR4 (Multiple programs at once)

Speed

2133MHz (Faster speeds than new)

Upgrade Options

  • 16GB (Better for demanding tasks)
  • 32GB (Best for creative work)

Storage

Storage Size

256GB NVMe SSD (1000s of photos, files & dozen of apps)

Storage Type

Next-Generation NVME Solid State (The fastest technology in the world)

Speeds 

Read: Up To 6000 MB/s | Write: Up To 3500 MB/s

Drive Bays

  • 2 x 3.5"

Upgrade Options

  • 512GB (Double space for apps & files)
  • 1TB (Even more space for your files)
  • 2TB (Never worry about storage again)

Features

Monitor

No

Keyboard & Mice

No

Graphics

Graphics Card

Intel® HD Graphics 630 (Smooth everyday graphics)

Portability

Weight

5.45Kg (Light enough for easy transport)

Dimensions

17.00 x 27.40 x 33.80 cm (W x D x H)

Ports & Connectivity

WiFi

No

Bluetooth

No

Audio System

HD

CD/DVD Drive

Yes

Front Ports

  • 2 x USB 3.1
  • 1 x Combo Audio Jack
  • 1 x Multi SD Card Reader

Back Ports

  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x USB 3.1
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x VGA
  • 2 x Serial Port
  • 1 x Audio Out
  • 1 x Audio In
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
  • 1 x Ethernet
  • 1 x AC Power Connection

Software & Setup

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro (Latest features)

Installed Software

  • Google Chrome (Web browsing)
  • Libre Office (Document editing)
  • VLC (Media playback)
  • FoxIt PDF Reader (View documents)

Zero Bloatware

Clean installation (No unwanted programs)

Fully Optimised

Ready to use out of the box (No setup needed)

Support & Guarantees

Warranty

2 Year Warranty (Parts, shipping & labour covered)

Refund Policy

60-Day Money Back (Risk-free purchase)

Support

Expert UK Tech Support (Real engineers help)

Shipping

Fast & Free UK Delivery (Quick arrival)

Protection & Certifications

Security Features

  • TPM 2.0 Security Chip (Enhanced protection)
  • Windows Defender (Built-in antivirus)
  • Microsoft Secured-core PC (Extra protection)

Quality Certifications

  • MIL-STD-810H (Military-Grade Tested)

Package Includes

  • Desktop (Ready to use)
  • Cable (Power supply)
  • User Guide (Help documentation)
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