HP 600

By HP · Desktop Computers · Phones & Computers

  • Intel Core i5-10400F 6-core processor (2.9GHz base, up to 4.3GHz turbo)
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 1GB graphics
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed

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~$749.98 (approx.)
from $749.98 at Amazon

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Summary

A 2020 business microtower with a 6-core 10th-generation Core i5, 16GB of DDR4, a 512GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro, refurbished and sold with a very weak GT 610 graphics card. It suits office work, home servers and virtualization on a platform with a high upgrade ceiling; check the refurbisher’s warranty terms and plan on replacing the graphics card before you buy.

Strengths

  • The 6-core i5-10400F with 16GB of RAM and NVMe storage handles office work, home-server duty and virtualization.
  • The upgrade ceiling is high for a business prebuilt: up to 128GB of DDR4, four SATA ports, two M.2 slots and a PCIe x16 slot.
  • Ten USB ports, including USB-C, cover most desks without a hub.
  • The platform meets Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, so operating-system support is not a question mark.
  • Memory and storage upgrades use standard DDR4, SATA and M.2 parts.

Weaknesses

  • The GT 610 is a 2012-era card suited only to basic display output over HDMI and DVI; HP’s own retail configuration uses integrated UHD 630 graphics.
  • The i5-10400F has no integrated graphics, so video depends entirely on that card and the motherboard’s DisplayPort ports are unusable with this CPU.
  • HP’s proprietary power supply, chassis and power connectors complicate PSU swaps, and the stock unit may lack PCIe power connectors for a graphics upgrade.
  • The platform dates to 2020 with 10th-generation Core — fine for office duty, dated for heavy CPU work.
  • Refurbisher warranties run short: 90 days at major US retailers, against HP’s 3-year retail warranty.

Verified specifications

ModelHP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower business desktop, released in 2020.
ChipsetIntel Q470.
CPU support10th-generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9, Celeron and Pentium (Comet Lake).
CPUIntel Core i5-10400F — 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.3 GHz, 12MB cache (per seller copy, within HP’s documented support range).
RAMfour DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 128GB; 16GB in this configuration.
Memory speedDDR4-2666 is the official 10th-generation maximum.
Storage512GB PCIe NVMe SSD in this configuration.
Storage expansionfour SATA ports and two M.2 slots (one 2280/2230 M-key PCIe x4 NVMe, one 2230 for Wi-Fi/BT).
USBten ports — 1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A Gen 2, 5x USB-A Gen 1, 2x USB-A 2.0.
Videotwo DisplayPort 1.4 outputs on the motherboard; no HDMI from the motherboard.
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GT 610 1GB, seller-installed rather than a documented HP option, with HDMI and DVI outputs per seller copy for a sibling listing.
ExpansionPCIe 3.0 x16, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, plus a second x16 slot wired x4.
Power supply180, 260 or 550 W options depending on configuration; HP’s retail Microtower ships with a 180 W unit.
Weight5.0 kg (11.02 lb).
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro pre-installed; the platform meets Microsoft’s stated Windows 11 requirements (8th-gen-or-newer Intel, TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot).
Dimensions5.98 × 11.93 × 13.27 in per the seller listing; HP’s spec sheet is an image-based PDF that could not be read, so treat these as unconfirmed.
In the boxHP’s retail configuration includes the computer and power cable only — no keyboard or mouse; refurbisher bundles vary.
WarrantyHP’s retail Microtower carries a limited 3-year warranty; refurbished units at Micro Center carry a 90-day limited warranty.
Full research notes and sources

The platform and its upgrade ceiling

The ProDesk 600 G6 family covers Desktop Mini, Small Form Factor, Microtower and PCI Microtower variants on the Intel Q470 chipset; this review covers the Microtower, HP part number 9CF30AV (the PCI Microtower is 9CV80AV). HP’s official QuickSpecs datasheet for the family is version 23, dated December 2021, but the PDF is image-based and could not be read directly; the specifications above follow HP’s documentation and a specialist hardware database.

The expansion layout is the practical story: four DDR4 DIMM slots up to 128GB, four SATA ports, two M.2 slots, a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two x1 slots and a second x16 slot wired x4. Power supplies span 180, 260 and 550 W depending on configuration; HP’s retail Microtower ships with a 180 W unit. UserBenchmark aggregates 206 owner-submitted builds of the SFF variant: the most common CPU is the i5-10500 (119 systems), the i5-10400F appears in 4 systems, and the most common graphics is Intel UHD 630 (160 systems). That is owner-submitted data, not a controlled test.

The GT 610 and display output

The exact i5-10400F and GT 610 combination is not a standard HP retail SKU. HP’s retail Microtower pairs an i5-10500 with integrated UHD 630 graphics and no discrete card, and no HP documentation of a GT 610 configuration was found; treat the card as seller-installed.

Because the 10400F has no integrated graphics, video output depends entirely on the discrete card. Seller copy for a sibling refurbished listing describes the GT 610 as providing HDMI and DVI outputs. The card is a 2012-era part kept in service for basic display output; anyone expecting gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads will need to replace it. A graphics upgrade is possible on the 550 W power supply but may require SATA-to-PCIe power adapters and is constrained by HP’s proprietary PSU connectors.

Warranty and running costs

HP’s retail Microtower configuration carries a limited 3-year manufacturer warranty and includes only the computer and power cable — no keyboard or mouse. Refurbisher warranties are shorter: Micro Center sells refurbished ProDesk 600 G6 units with a 90-day limited warranty, parts and labor. Its refurbished i7-10700, 16GB, 1TB, UHD 630 configuration with Windows 11 Pro lists at $499.99 in-store.

The running costs are mostly upgrades: memory and storage use standard parts on a platform that supports up to 128GB of DDR4 and multiple storage devices. Budget for a graphics card replacement if any GPU-accelerated work is planned, and confirm which power supply the unit carries — 180, 260 or 550 W depending on configuration — before buying.

Which model this is

This page covers the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower, the 2020 business desktop on Intel’s Q470 chipset with 10th-generation Core processors. The exact configuration reviewed here — i5-10400F, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, GT 610 1GB, Windows 11 Pro — is a seller-customized refurb build, not a standard HP retail SKU; a sibling refurb listing pairs the same CPU and card in a small form factor chassis.

The Amazon listing for this HP 600 configuration is ASIN B0H11BN2Y3.

Is it worth it?

For buyers who want a cheap, upgradeable 6-core tower for office work, a home server or virtualization, and who plan to replace or ignore the GT 610, the used market is where this platform earns its keep. On Reddit, a user in r/HomeServer found a ProDesk 600 G6 at a local refurbisher and was quoted about $400-425 for an upgraded i5-10500, 64GB, 1TB configuration; on r/homelab, a user reports a G6 Mini working as a Proxmox node for $197. These are individual reports, not a systematic survey. Micro Center’s refurbished i7-10700 configuration at $499.99 in-store anchors the upper end of the used market.

Not the pick for gaming or GPU-heavy work while the GT 610 is in place. Before buying, verify the power supply wattage, the GT 610’s display outputs, the Windows 11 Pro license type and the refurbisher’s warranty terms.

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