HP ProDesk 600 G1 review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

The HP ProDesk 600 G1 is a small form factor, and on the used market it is one of the straightforward ways to get a complete, serviceable computer for a modest sum.

Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.

Tracked used listings cluster around a median of $46 (4 active listings at the time of writing).

Configurations you will actually see

Configurations we track pair the ProDesk 600 G1 with the Core i3-4160, Core i5-4570 and Core i5-4590T. These are 4th-generation Intel Core parts. This generation predates official Windows 11 support, worth factoring in if a modern OS baseline matters to you. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.

Memory options run from 4 GB to 8 GB (4 GB, 8 GB). For a current operating system, treat anything below 8 GB as a first upgrade, not a final configuration.

Solid-state storage options include 400GB SSD.

Upgrade path and running costs

The compact chassis accepts standard low-profile parts, and drive bays are typically accessible without tools. The trade-off is a small, often proprietary power supply — check it before planning any graphics add-on.

Our compactness rating for this chassis: 75/100 — compact by design.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the ProDesk 600 G1 does the job at a low sensible price. It predates official Windows 11 support, which makes it a natural Linux or light-duty candidate — a real factor if a modern OS baseline is required.

The spec sheet carries the full option ladder and tracked prices; for context, browse the desktop catalog or the HP desktops page.

Verdict

The ProDesk 600 G1 is not exciting, and that is the point: a known quantity with a known configuration ladder.

Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $40 to $100, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 11/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.