The HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB is HP’s ProDesk 2 Tower G1i E business desktop with a 14-core Intel Core i5-14500, 16GB of DDR5-4800 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. Compared with older HP office towers it moves to DDR5 on the Intel H770 chipset, adds a 10Gbps USB-C port on the front and pairs HDMI with DisplayPort on the back for two screens. It ships with FreeDOS, so no Windows licence is installed, together with HP’s 125 v2 wired keyboard and 125 wired mouse.
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Who the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB is for
Picture a desk with two monitors: a CRM or ticketing system on one, email and chat on the other, a video meeting in between and a browser full of tabs. That is the working day the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB is set up for. Sixteen gigabytes keeps those programs loaded side by side, and the 14 cores of the Core i5-14500 share the load without the stutter you get when memory runs out. It suits customer-service leads, sales teams, HR and admin staff, school offices and small agencies that want one standard machine per seat, and anyone planning Windows 11 Pro, which runs more comfortably on 16GB than on 8GB.
DDR5 on the Intel H770 platform
HP builds the ProDesk 2 Tower G1i on the Intel H770 chipset with two DIMM slots for DDR5 memory. Intel rates the Core i5-14500 for DDR5 at up to 4800 MT/s, and that is the speed of the memory in this unit, so it runs at the full rated speed for the processor. HP does not list a maximum memory figure on its specification page for this configuration, so check module sizes with HP before a large upgrade. If you plan to expand later, ask us whether the 16GB in your unit is one module or two before buying extra memory.
Intel Core i5-14500: 14 cores, efficient by design
Intel lists the Core i5-14500 with 6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores, 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz and 24MB of cache. Processor base power is 65W and maximum turbo power is 154W. For office work this means quick response when you open a file or run a report, and quiet, low-power running while the machine waits for input. Graphics come from the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770, which handles office software, web apps and video playback and drives one monitor through HDMI 1.4b and another through DisplayPort 1.4a.
Front USB-C, rear DisplayPort and expansion
The front of the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB carries one USB Type-C port at 10Gbps, three USB Type-A ports at 5Gbps and a combo audio jack that supports both CTIA and OMTP headsets. On the back are four USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort 1.4a, Gigabit Ethernet, audio line in and out and an optional serial port. Inside, HP provides two M.2 slots (one for a wireless card, one for storage), a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and one 3.5-inch drive bay. The 180W internal power supply is rated up to 90% efficiency, and HP says the chassis uses 45% post-consumer recycled plastic.
FreeDOS and your own Windows
FreeDOS is a simple command-line system that lets the PC start, nothing more. No Windows licence is on the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB and no key is in the box. You install Windows 11 Pro from your company licence, buy a Windows licence separately, or install Linux. HP’s support site carries the drivers for the ProDesk 2 Tower G1i, and the TPM 2.0 chip HP lists meets the Windows 11 security requirement. Leave time for installation and driver setup before the machine goes to a desk.
Who This Is Not For
The HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB is not for gaming, high-resolution video editing or 3D work: it has no graphics card. It is not for buyers who expect Windows ready to go, since FreeDOS means you supply the licence. HP’s specification for this configuration lists no Wi-Fi card, so use the Ethernet port or add an adapter, and no optical drive is listed. If you need several large hard drives, note there is only one 3.5-inch bay. Users who run one light program at a time can save with the 8GB version.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Desktop Computers range, or see the official HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i E specifications page.
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB Specifications
- Model: HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i E Desktop PC
- Processor: Intel Core i5-14500, 14 cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient), 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost, 24MB cache
- Processor power: 65W base, 154W maximum turbo (Intel)
- Chipset: Intel H770
- Memory: 16GB DDR5-4800
- Memory slots: 2 DIMM
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
- Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Front ports: 1 × USB Type-C 10Gbps, 3 × USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1 × headphone/microphone combo jack
- Rear ports: 4 × USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 1.4b, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 × RJ-45, audio line in/line out, power connector; serial port optional
- Expansion slots: 2 × M.2 (1 for WLAN, 1 for 2242/2280 storage), 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16
- Drive bays: One 3.5-inch HDD bay
- Network: Realtek RTL8111K-CG Gigabit Ethernet
- Audio: Realtek ALC3602-CG codec, combo jack with CTIA and OMTP headset support
- Power supply: 180W internal, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC
- Security: TPM 2.0, padlock loop, integrated accessories cable lock, slim cable lock
- Operating system: FreeDOS – no Windows licence
- In the box: Tower PC, HP 125 v2 Wired Keyboard, HP 125 Wired Mouse; no monitor
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 15.5 × 30.8 × 33.7 cm (HP; varies by configuration)
- Weight: 5.98kg (HP; depends on configuration)
- Recycled content: 45% post-consumer recycled plastic (HP)
- Colour: Black
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB FAQ
Does the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB come with Windows?
No. It ships with FreeDOS and no Windows licence; you install the operating system yourself.
What memory type does the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB use?
DDR5. This unit has 16GB DDR5-4800 in a board with 2 DIMM slots.
Can the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB run two monitors?
Yes. The rear has HDMI 1.4b and DisplayPort 1.4a from the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770.
Does the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB have USB-C?
Yes. 1 USB Type-C port at 10Gbps on the front.
Does the HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i i5 16GB have Wi-Fi?
No. HP lists no wireless card for this configuration; there is an M.2 slot for one and Gigabit Ethernet.
Is a keyboard and mouse included?
Yes. HP 125 v2 wired keyboard and HP 125 wired mouse; no monitor.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i E, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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