Question 1

What "Grade" of refurbished is this desktop?

Accepted Answer

I have no idea....I actually didn't know they had "grades" of refurbished.  Keep asking and good luck.                Mark

Question 2

can the power supply be upgraded to standard type?  or is it proprietary HP type?

Accepted Answer

Hello Ronald,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.

It will not accept a standard ATX power supply and will only use an HP proprietary HP power supply.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 3

What is the power supply wattage?  My concern is adding a video card.  Thank you.

Accepted Answer

310W    You can use basically any PCIe video card that DOES *NOT* have a secondary connector.  There is one 6 pin VGA cable coming off the power supply, but I would not recommend using it.  I have a few of these same computer systems and have installed an MSI Ventus 1650 without issue and a Gigabyte 1650.  Neither one required an additional power connector.

Be sure to set the BIOS to use LEGACY boot and disable secure boot in order to get the new video card to work.

Question 4

Will this fit an ATX GPU?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.

This desktop should be able to fit a mini GPU type for space and clearance.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 5

I see some desktops on NewEgg listed as Microsoft "Authorized Refurbisher".  Is this machine "authorized"?

Accepted Answer

This one is certified refurbished by HP themselves.

Question 6

Is there a header on the motherboard for a serial port? I see the blank on the back of the PC and our shop machinery has Serial DB9 interface.

Accepted Answer

Why not contact HP on that one?  I called with questions and they were very helpful.  Good luck.

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