4 Things to Know About the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini's CPU Requirements

Only 35W TDP processors work The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini strictly requires CPUs with a 35W TDP. Standard desktop chips will overheat or fail to fit.

It supports 9th Gen Intel Core CPUs up to an i9-9900T The highest-end compatible processor is the i9-9900T. All 9th Gen chips must be the T-series, which are designed for low power.

Some 8th Gen chips also work The i5-8500T and i7-8700T are compatible. Stick to these specific models from the 8th generation.

The 35W limit keeps the system quiet but limits performance The tight thermal budget allows for silent operation. However, you sacrifice peak processing power compared to larger desktops.