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No one really talks about desktop PCs anymore, but there are still quite a few kicking around. HP is still in the game, and the company's Pavilion HPE Phoenix model aims to please gamers and other users who have a thirst for power. It's not the type of...
16GB of RAM Good case integration of Wi-Fi and infrared Runs Battlefield 3...
Too expensive Mainstream video card Build is untidy...
The Pavilion Phoenix HPE is designed to appeal to gamers and all sorts of other users who want fast processing. Looking at its price tag, you would think it would have the best parts in the industry, but instead it's kitted with a mainstream graphics c...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2014-06-09 01:33:21
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HP has risen from the marketing ashes of its Personal Systems Group debacle with a high-end PC befitting its name. The HP Phoenix is a high-powered machine to fuel your gaming addiction while making your desktop just a little bit fancier. It throws som...
Conservative case for a gaming PC is still very stylish; HP?s most powerful PC yet...
Expensive unit would be much cheaper to build from scratch; Some components could be a notch up for what you pay...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2014-06-09 01:33:21
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But is the top model of HP's most powerful desktop PC yet really worth a $2,799 pinch out of the wallet? And if you're the gaming type, what's there to entice you to go for the Phoenix over other gamer-centric set ups?Let's start out by shooting throug...
Conservative case for a gaming PC is still very stylish; HP’s most powerful PC yet...
Expensive unit would be much cheaper to build from scratch; Some components could be a notch up for what you pay...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-12-01 16:03:26
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I spend a great deal of my time playing video games. Not just because it’s part of my job, but because I’ve been gaming for as far back as I can remember. To this effect, I have to confess that I’m a console gamer, simply because I don’t have a rig tha...
Good performance, sleek chassis, quiet operation...
Average keyboard and mouse, internals can be a bit tricky to access...
The important conclusion to draw here is whether or not the HP Phoenix PC is a worthy competitor to a rig that’s been built from the ground up. The answer is in short, yes. While the price tag may be a bit high, for an out-of-the-box gaming rig this is...
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gadgetreview.com Updated:
2014-06-09 01:33:20
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It's only been a couple months. But I'm back with another HP computer to temp your inner techie. This time HP sets its sights on the finicky and demanding gamer market with its HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix H9 gaming computer. It's a nice looking computer with...
Shawn Sanders 3.5 5.0 If you're not an aspiring PC builder setting out to construct a bleeding edge...
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The HP Pavilion HPE h9-1120t Phoenix ($1,838.99 direct) walks the tightrope between powerful but expensive gaming rigs and affordable desktops that don't cut it on the gaming grid. It's a smart move for HP to target the gamer who doesn't want to drop thre...
Quad-core Intel Core i7-3770K (3.5GHz) processor. AMD Radeon HD 7950 with 3GB dedicated memory. Solid performance. 2TB hard drive offers plenty of storage space. Has 15-month subscription to Norton Internet Security 2012...
Turbo Boost overclocking is crippled. Cheesy "window" is just a vent with plastic on it...
The HP Pavilion HPE h9-1120t Phoenix is a great desktop for anyone looking to buy a ready-made gaming rig on the cheap, but with a little configuring, you can do just as well elsewhere for less...
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Less than four months ago we had in for review HP's entry to the gaming desktop market, the Phoenix. We found that it was a compelling product that served a market segment that had gone largely ignored by the major vendors, though the Sandy Bridge-E...
When I reviewed the initial launch of the HP Phoenix, I felt like it was a good idea and essentially competitive. True, the Sandy Bridge-E model we reviewed was never going to be that compelling, but the chassis design is solid and the thermals are good...
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Starting from around £899 excluding VAT, the HP Pavilion HPE h9-1120t pushes the "budget" part of the Budget PC category, but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent deal. This desktop has tons of great higher-end features - including multiple USB 3.0...
The HP Pavilion HPE h9-1120t may not be the prettiest or most powerful PC around, but it's a good deal for the price. Not only do you get decent graphics and gaming performance, you also get four USB 3.0 ports, built-in Wi-Fi, a Blu-ray disc player/DV...
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At $1689 (as configured), the HP Pavilion HPE h9-1120t pushes the "budget" part of the Budget PC category, but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent deal. This desktop has tons of great higher-end features--including multiple USB 3.0 ports and a 2TB...
Good graphics performance, Great features for the price: USB3 Bluray, 2TB...
Metal scaffolding inside makes tinkering difficult, No SSD boot drive...
This budget machine is a little on the pricey side, but it packs lots of high end features including four USB 3.0 ports and a large 2TB hard drive...
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What a difference a few months (and some brand-new components) can make. When we last looked at an HP Phoenix tower in February 2012, the AMD-powered $1,049 model h9z, its performance—while certainly solid for moderate gaming and productivity tasks—just c...
Very strong productivity and gaming performance, Decent expansion options for case size...
Case's design and build quality suffer by comparison to highend components, At this price, an SSD would be appreciated...
If you're looking for a powerhouse PC under $2,000 for productivity and high-end gaming, HP's Phoenix h9t delivers the goods. Its aesthetics could be a bit better for this price, however. Read More...
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Performance desktop PCs come in many different shapes, but they usually only come in one size: really, really big. You have to squeeze the liquid cooling array and the extra fans in there somehow, right? Well, HP's HPE Phoenix h9 Series is a performanc...
Petite chassis, Excellent performance...
Plain, wired peripherals...
Performance machines aren't usually known for their slim, svelte towers--but the HPE Phoenix h9 packs a lot of punch in a very small case...
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Gaming systems aren’t an area where the big, mainstream desktop manufacturers are usually considered competitive. It’s not uncommon for them to offer a gaming line – even Lenovo produces a gaming-capable desktop known as the K330 – but for the most par...
Small enclosure, Affordable price of entry, Agreeable aesthetics, Quiet operation even when gaming...
Video card options are limited, Processor is over-kill for gaming, Replacing components is difficult, Limited space for expansion...
With the Phoenix HPE h9 HP has managed to carve itself a niche – but the company will have to offer more powerful video card options to expand it...
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