HP PRO TOWER 290 G9 CORE I7-12700|8GB|512GB SSD|(9H696ET)

The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 (9H696ET) is a robust desktop solution tailored for professionals seeking reliable performance and future-ready expandability. Below is a comprehensive overview of its specifications:​

System Specifications

• Processor: 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700

  • Base Frequency: 2.1 GHz (P-core), 1.6 GHz (E-core)

  • Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.9 GHz

  • Cores/Threads: 12 cores (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency), 20 threads

  • Cache: 25 MB L3​

• Operating System: FreeDOS (No pre-installed OS)​

• Chipset: Intel® H670​

• Memory:

  • 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz (1 × 8 GB)

  • Expandable up to 64 GB via 2 DIMM slots​

• Storage:

  • 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD

  • Supports additional 3.5″ SATA HDDs for expanded storage​

• Graphics: Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 770​

• Audio: Realtek ALC3867 codec with universal audio jack and rear line-out ports​

Connectivity & Expansion

• Front Ports:

  • 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)

  • 1 × Headphone/Microphone combo jack​

• Rear Ports:

  • 4 × USB 2.0 Type-A

  • 1 × HDMI

  • 1 × VGA

  • 1 × RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet)

  • 1 × Line-in

  • 1 × Line-out​

  • Expansion Slots:

  • 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16

  • 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1

  • 2 × M.2 slots (1 for storage, 1 for WLAN)

  • Networking:

  • Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN

  • Optional: Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth® 4.2 via M.2 module​

Security Features

• Firmware TPM 2.0 for hardware-based security

• HP DriveLock for data protection

• Physical security lock slot​

Included Accessories

• HP 125 Wired Keyboard

• HP 125 Wired Mouse​

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 15.5 × 30.3 × 33.7 cm

• Weight: Approximately 4.7 kg​

Summary

The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 (9H696ET) combines the power of a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor with ample memory and storage options, making it suitable for demanding business applications. Its expandability ensures longevity, while the inclusion of essential security features safeguards your data. With FreeDOS, users have the flexibility to install their preferred operating system.