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HP Z2 Tower G1i desktop in dark chassis with front ports

HP

HP Z2 Tower G1i Desktop PC U7 265 32GB 1TB BM8Z5UT#ABA

SKU CH-NTR2-89EQ5 MPN BM8Z5UT#ABA

A workstation desktop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD, plus Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C connectivity

  • TypeDesktop PC
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Screen SizeNo Screen
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor delivers high performance for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory enables smooth multitasking across professional applications
  • 1 TB solid-state drive provides fast storage for large project files
  • Thunderbolt 4 port at 40 Gbps supports high-speed peripherals and displays
  • Front USB Type-C 10 Gbps port with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and 15 W output connects modern accessories

Z2 Tower G1i Workstation

The HP Z2 Tower G1i is a new desktop workstation built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor with 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, a keyboard and a mouse but no monitor. The tower targets professionals who need a compact, secure platform for content creation, engineering or data-analysis workloads.

Thermals and power

The chassis uses a workstation-class thermal design to keep the processor and memory cool under sustained multi-threaded loads. Fan curves are tuned for low acoustic output during typical office tasks while providing headroom for rendering or simulation bursts. Power draw scales with the workload, and the included power supply is sized for the configured components.

Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

A single Thunderbolt 4 port delivers 40 Gbps of bandwidth for high-speed storage, external GPUs or dual 4K displays. The port also supplies up to 15 W for charging peripherals. Buyers who need multiple Thunderbolt links or legacy PCIe expansion cards will find the I/O limited to this one high-speed interface.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor delivers high performance for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory enables smooth multitasking across professional applications
  • 1 TB solid-state drive provides fast storage for large project files
  • Thunderbolt 4 port at 40 Gbps supports high-speed peripherals and displays
  • Front USB Type-C 10 Gbps port with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and 15 W output connects modern accessories

Specifications

BrandHP
TypeDesktop PC
MonitorMonitor not included
Screen SizeNo Screen
Shipping weight11.79 kg
Package size584 × 493 × 292 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the DDR5 memory modules in the HP Z2 Tower G1i?

Power off the system, unplug the power cord, open the chassis side panel, align each module notch with the slot key, press down firmly until the retention clips click, then close the case and reconnect power.

What component will need replacement first under continuous heavy workloads?

The 1 TB SSD has a finite write endurance; sustained heavy writes will exhaust its program-erase cycles before the DDR5 memory or CPU degrade.

Which port hits its bandwidth ceiling first during sustained 40 Gbps Thunderbolt transfers?

The single Thunderbolt 4 port is limited to 40 Gbps; continuous maximum throughput will saturate that link before the 10 Gbps USB-C or 5 Gbps USB-A ports reach their limits.

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