HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini vs upgradeable mini PCs: Soldered CPU limits future-proofing

Regarding the HP EliteDesk: The G8 Mini has standard SO-DIMM RAM, M.2 2280 SSDs, and a 2.5-inch drive bay, but the CPU is soldered — so you’re stuck with the original processor. That’s the key trade-off: most parts are upgradeable, but the brain isn’t.