Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 renewed SSF computer review. Video includes tests in Windows and Linux comparing performance to the Bmax B1 Plus Mini PC, and the Odyssey X86J4125 V2, that I’ve recently reviewed on the channel.
As the EliteDesk 800 G2 is refurbished hardware, there is no one supplier. But I’ve pulled together some listings in the ExplainingComputers Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/explainingcomputers/list/1V1RIK3JIVWD3
Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make via the above link, and that you should check carefully the exact specifications of any renewed hardware before purchase. Not all EliteDesk 800 G2 models are the same!
On Amazon UK, the listing I purchased from was this one: amzn.to/3ZoJGL3
The above is also an affiliate link, from which I earn a commission on any qualifying purchases.
I have now posted a video where I upgrade this PC to Windows 11:
youtube.com/watch?v=UL_maCWM5bk&t=259s
My review of the Bmax B1 Plus 100$ Mini PC is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=UGcWLgAk5kA
And of the Odyssey X86J4125 V2 here:
youtube.com/watch?v=kYIn9IRELn8
The first of my recent Blender tutorials is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=EsufneMOvWA
And my video “Explaining Display Connectors” is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=R-mJ0J_ACEM
For additional ExplainingComputers videos and other content, you can become a channel member here:
youtube.com/channel/UCbiGcwDWZjz05njNPrJU7jA/join
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@explainingcomputers
You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: youtube.com/@explainingthefuture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Unboxing
04:15 Specifications
11:39 Windows
16:45 Passmark & Power
19:09 Linux & Render Test
21:09 Windows 11?
#EliteDesk800 #RenewedPC #explainingcomputers
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 renewed SSF computer review. Video includes tests in Windows and Linux comparing performance to the Bmax B1 Plus Mini PC, and the Odyssey X86J4125 V2, that I’ve recently reviewed on the channel.
As the EliteDesk 800 G2 is refurbished hardware, there is no one supplier. But I’ve pulled together some listings in the ExplainingComputers Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/explainingcomputers/list/1V1RIK3JIVWD3
Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make via the above link, and that you should check carefully the exact specifications of any renewed hardware before purchase. Not all EliteDesk 800 G2 models are the same!
On Amazon UK, the listing I purchased from was this one: amzn.to/3ZoJGL3
The above is also an affiliate link, from which I earn a commission on any qualifying purchases.
I have now posted a video where I upgrade this PC to Windows 11:
youtube.com/watch?v=UL_maCWM5bk&t=259s
My review of the Bmax B1 Plus 100$ Mini PC is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=UGcWLgAk5kA
And of the Odyssey X86J4125 V2 here:
youtube.com/watch?v=kYIn9IRELn8
The first of my recent Blender tutorials is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=EsufneMOvWA
And my video “Explaining Display Connectors” is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=R-mJ0J_ACEM
For additional ExplainingComputers videos and other content, you can become a channel member here:
youtube.com/channel/UCbiGcwDWZjz05njNPrJU7jA/join
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@explainingcomputers
You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: youtube.com/@explainingthefuture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Unboxing
04:15 Specifications
11:39 Windows
16:45 Passmark & Power
19:09 Linux & Render Test
21:09 Windows 11?
#EliteDesk800 #RenewedPC #explainingcomputers





![Raspberry Pi 500+
The Raspberry Pi 500+ takes a Raspberry Pi 500 and adds an M.2 NVMe SSD and an illuminated, mechanical keyboard. This video provides a review and demo, including full specifications, initial setup, and performance tests.
You can learn more about the Pi 500+ in its press release here: https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/the-ultimate-all-in-one-pc-raspberry-pi-500-plus-on-sale-now-at-200/
Please note that the Raspberry Pi 500+ shown in this video was supplied before launch by Raspberry Pi, but that they had no input to, or control over, this review. However, as I accepted something of value from a third party to help make this video, it is flagged as a “paid promotion”.
My previous review of the Pi 500 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOewqaDiynI
And of the Pi 400 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1E5xszQqV8
All of my Raspberry Pi videos can be found on this page:
https://explainingcomputers.com/raspberry_pi_videos.html
INCREASING SSD SPEED (NB: at your own risk)
To change the PCIe speed from 2.0 to 3.0, open a terminal and enter:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
In the resultant editor, scroll to the bottom, and under [all] add the two lines:
dtparam=nvme
dtparam=pciex1_gen=3
As shown in the video, then save the file, reboot the Pi, and your SSD should operate faster!
Note that to perform the speed test shown in the video, you will need to install HD Parameters. You can do this in the terminal by entering:
sudo apt install hdparm
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers
And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt
Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:56 Specifications
06:35 Peeking Inside
07:54 First Boot
11:05 Keyboard Lighting
12:20 Performance
16:27 Wrap
#RaspberryPi500+ #RaspberryPi #Pi500+ #Pi500 #SSD #Keyboard #ExplainingComputers Raspberry Pi 500+](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_LYU-I1LzcI/mqdefault.jpg)




