Upgrade Guide

HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini

What type of RAM does the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports DDR4-2666 or DDR4-2400 non-ECC SO-DIMM memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB (2x 32 GB) across two slots.

How many storage drives can be installed in this mini PC?

The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini supports up to two drives: one M.2 2280 NVMe SSD and one 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD. There is no additional SATA port for a third drive.

What CPU options are available for the EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini?

It is compatible with 9th Gen Intel Core processors (e.g., i3-9100T, i5-9500T, i7-9700T, i9-9900T) with a 35W TDP, as well as some 8th Gen CPUs like the i5-8500T and i7-8700T.

Which ports are included on the front and rear of the device?

The front has two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port, a headphone/mic combo jack, and a power button. The rear includes two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, one optional VGA or HDMI port, an RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a DC power input.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?

Yes, both are user-upgradeable. The RAM uses standard SO-DIMM slots, and the M.2 NVMe SSD and 2.5-inch SATA drive are accessible after removing the bottom panel.

Does this mini PC support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, it includes an M.2 2230 slot for a wireless card, typically supporting Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 or AX201 modules with Bluetooth 5.0.

What are the physical size and expansion limitations of the EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini?

It measures approximately 177 x 175 x 34 mm (6.97 x 6.89 x 1.34 inches) and has no PCIe expansion slots. All upgrades are limited to the internal RAM, M.2 SSD, 2.5-inch drive, and wireless card.

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