HP Pro Tower 290 G9, Core i5 13500 (13th Gen), 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 delivers commercial-grade performance and expandability in a traditional tower form factor, powered by the 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13500 processor, a 14-core, 20-thread chip with Turbo speeds up to 4.8 GHz and a 24MB L3 cache. Built on the Intel H670 chipset with vPro support, it comes with 8GB of DDR4-3200 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, with a second empty DIMM slot for future upgrades. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 handle everyday business visual tasks. The tower design offers extensive expandability with dual M.2 slots, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and dual internal 3.5″ HDD bays for additional storage. Finished in Jet Black, this desktop ships with an HP 125 wired keyboard and mouse, backed by TPM 2.0 security and a padlock loop for physical security. Ships with FreeDOS, giving IT teams flexibility over OS deployment.
Key Features
- Intel Core i5-13500 processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, and Turbo speeds up to 4.8 GHz
- 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with dual internal 3.5″ HDD bays for substantial storage expansion
- 8GB DDR4-3200 memory with a second empty DIMM slot for future upgrades
- Intel vPro support for enterprise-grade remote management capabilities
- Extensive expandability with a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, and dual M.2 slots
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13500 (13th Gen), 24MB L3 cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 4.8 GHz Turbo |
| Chipset | Intel H670 (vPro) |
| Operating System | FreeDOS |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (integrated) |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4-3200 (1 x 8GB UDIMM), 2 DIMM slots total |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, plus 2 internal 3.5″ HDD bays available |
| Expansion Slots | 2x M.2 (1 WLAN, 1 storage), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Color | Jet Black |
| Keyboard | HP 125 wired keyboard |
| Pointing Device | HP 125 wired mouse |
| Ports (Front) | 4x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x headphone/microphone combo |
| Ports (Rear) | 4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI, 1x RJ-45, 1x VGA, 1x power connector, 1x line in, 1x line out, optional serial |
| Audio | Realtek ALC3867 codec, universal audio jack with CTIA headset support |
| Network | Integrated Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG GbE |
| Security | TPM 2.0, padlock loop, integrated accessories cable lock, slim cable lock |
| Power Supply | 180W external power adapter, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC |
| Weight | 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) |
| Sustainability | 15% post-consumer recycled plastic, 80 Plus Gold power supplies available |
Best Suited For
- Businesses needing substantial internal storage capacity, thanks to dual 3.5″ HDD bays alongside the primary SSD
- Enterprise IT deployments requiring vPro remote management across a standardized desktop fleet
- Office environments requiring legacy connectivity, thanks to VGA, optional serial, and extensive PCIe expansion options





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