CONFIGURATION NOTES

HP ProDesk 400 G5 Desktop Mini

Intel Core i5-8500T

An available budget comparison for a dedicated Home Assistant server: 8GB RAM and an SSD without paying for an i7.

Editorial review 5 Oct 2026 · Research only; no hands-on testing.

Retailer configurations

Compare the included parts. Optional upgrades, delivery and any unconfirmed taxes can change the final cost.

Root Refurb

£149.99

8GB RAM · 256GB SSD · Grade A refurbished

VAT unconfirmed — check final total · In stock at review

Seller showed 15 units in stock on 21 October. VAT inclusion and the fitted SSD interface were not established; confirm the final checkout total, supplied power adapter, delivery and warranty for the exact unit.

Price reviewed: 21 Oct 2026
Stock reviewed: 21 Oct 2026
Configuration reviewed: 21 Oct 2026

Direct HTTP 200 read on 21 October: exact SKU RR-HP-PD400G5-MINI-I5-8500T-8-256 identifies i5-8500T/8GB/256GB. Product offer GBP149.99/InStock agrees with visible text showing 15 in stock. VAT inclusion and SSD interface remain unconfirmed; no physical inspection.

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Expansion and specification checks

HP's platform datasheet lists two SO-DIMM sockets, an M.2 storage slot and a 2.5-inch drive bay. The seller lists 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD; ask whether the SSD uses SATA or NVMe and whether a caddy and cable are supplied before planning an upgrade.

The live retailer page identified SKU RR-HP-PD400G5-MINI-I5-8500T-8-256, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and an included power adapter. HP's branded platform datasheet includes the i5-8500T, two SO-DIMM slots and storage positions; it does not verify this refurbished unit or its optional ports and fittings. No physical inspection or power measurement.

Source review: 5 Oct 2026. Manufacturer documentation: 5 Oct 2026 — scope described above.

Limitations before buying

The seller lists HDMI, but HP marks HDMI as an optional port for the platform. Confirm the actual output, SSD interface, adapter and BIOS access before ordering.
No hands-on testing, measured power consumption or guaranteed software compatibility.
Confirm BIOS access, Ethernet support, the power adapter and your intended software before purchase.

Dated sources

Reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Manufacturer documentation describes a platform; retailer pages describe an offered unit. Neither is an independent hardware test.