All-In-One advice
All-In-One advice
We aim to purchase an all-in-one PC for our granddaughter. She’s nine years old and desires a device with a big screen and a separate keyboard. We’ve discovered an HP at SAM’s that seems reasonable but are cautious about buying something that might not perform well. The option is available here:
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Please share your feedback.
Thanks!
This specific HP All In One features a dual-core processor, specifically the Ryzen 3 3250u. It includes 8 GB of RAM. The Passmark single-thread score is 1804, which is considered low compared to modern PC standards. It does come with an SSD and would be sufficient for everyday activities like browsing the internet, checking email, and using Microsoft Office.
I don’t know if a nine-year-old would notice any speed issues at all; they might be very excited about it. I’m not very familiar with All In Ones, but checking Newegg suggests you can upgrade to a 6-core Ryzen model for about $600 while keeping the same screen size. That model typically scores around 2900 in single-thread tests.
I also observed that the most expensive AMD-based All In Ones on Newegg were priced near $750, yet they still used the same 5625U processor as the $600 version. For models starting around $840, an Intel i5-1235u with 10 cores and a Passmark score of 3310 is available. This might be more than you’d prefer to spend.
It seems the decision depends on budget and personal expectations.
I agree the 3250U is too slow. In my opinion, it's a low-power processor (15W) moved into a desktop setup. It can manage simple tasks right now, but in about eighteen months it will struggle even for basic internet use.
I know this from my own experience—I recently bought an inexpensive laptop with a dual-core Celeron. It still functions, but performing any work feels like moving through thick mud. Updating Windows can take two hours instead of just ten minutes.
If you're on a tight budget, consider purchasing a mid-range used office system for the same cost. Many big companies replace their computers every three years, and refurbished units soon become available on the secondary market.
You sacrifice the prestige of a brand-new machine, but gain a more reliable one at a fair price.
These units cannot be upgraded. You might also consider Lenovo, which offers a similar model with a more powerful i3-1215U processor.
The aio suits a specific purpose, so you must determine your PC's requirements before checking compatibility.
I own one that functions properly for its intended use.
Improvements are usually restricted to memory and storage.