HP Z2 Mini G1a Intel Xeon E3-1245 v5 64GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA Quadro M620 Ultra-Compact Workstation

64GB of ECC DDR4 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD give this ultra-compact workstation the muscle to chew through CAD renders and data-crunching tasks without breaking a sweat.

Overview

The HP Z2 Mini G1a packs enterprise-grade performance into a chassis that fits almost anywhere. At its heart, an Intel Xeon E3-1245 v5 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz, backed by the Intel C236 chipset. Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA Quadro M620 with 2GB GDDR5, certified for professional applications. Connectivity includes four USB 3.0 ports, four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, and Gigabit Ethernet, with optional Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2. A 200W external power adapter keeps the system cool and quiet, while TPM 2.0 and HP Client Security Suite Gen3 protect sensitive data.

What stands out

• Intel Xeon E3-1245 v5 quad-core processor with up to 3.9 GHz turbo
• Massive 64GB ECC DDR4 memory for error-free operation
• Blazing-fast 1TB NVMe SSD for near-instant boot and load times
• NVIDIA Quadro M620 professional graphics with 2GB GDDR5
• Ultra-compact design fits almost anywhere without sacrificing power
• Four DisplayPort outputs support up to four 4K displays

Technical details

• Processor: Intel Xeon E3-1245 v5 (3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
• Memory: 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4-2133 ECC SODIMM
• Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
• Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro M620 (2GB GDDR5 dedicated)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit for Workstations
• Form Factor: Ultra-Compact Workstation
• Chipset: Intel C236
• USB Ports: 4x USB 3.0 (2 front, 2 rear)
• Video Outputs: 4x DisplayPort 1.2
• Ethernet: Intel I219LM Gigabit Network Connection
• Wireless: Optional Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.2
• Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC221
• Power Supply: 200W External Power Adapter
• Security: HP Client Security Suite Gen3, TPM 2.0
• Expansion Slots: 2x M.2 (for SSD), 2x SODIMM

Our verdict

For professionals who need workstation-class reliability in a space-saving package, the HP Z2 Mini G1a delivers on all fronts. Its Xeon processor, ECC memory, and Quadro graphics make it a dependable choice for demanding workflows.