Fujitsu Esprimo P958 vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ370Q87
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperAMD Radeon HD 7650A
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666SODIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots44
RAM speed2666 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(3x) USB-A 3.0; (5x) USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1(4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2(2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsSerial; Parallel; VGA; eSATAMedia card reader (USB 3.0);
SATA ports51
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)Mobile PCI Express Module; mPCIe 2.0 x1 (WiFi);
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 (mSATA only);
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU210/280 W135/180 W
Weight7.40 kg (16.31 lb)3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Released20182013
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Fujitsu Esprimo P958 and HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 which was released in 2018. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Fujitsu Esprimo P958 is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 has 13 USB ports. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is inferior in this regard and packs 10 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Fujitsu Esprimo P958, is that it has 4 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 1 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 has a more powerful one rated at 280 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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