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Almost seven months ago, I reviewed HP's OMEN Obelisk, noting that Nvidia's GeForce RTX graphics are literally game-changing. That came with a Core i7-8700, an RTX 2080, and 32GB HyperX FURY DDR4-2666 memory.But that's nothing, as I've learned over the l...

The HP OMEN Obelisk is a real beast of a PC, packing a 95W Intel Core i9-9900K and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. I appreciate how this year's model isn't a simple spec upgrade, going from eighth- to ninth-gen CPUs; instead, HP is offering 95W K-series ch...
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The days of PCs built by big vendors with custom parts may soon be behind us. The 2019 edition of the HP Omen Obelisk ($3,103.99 as tested; $1,299.99 to start) takes a simple premise and upgrades it: a gaming desktop from an OEM with all standardized part...

Sleek design, Standard parts, Top-end part options...

Needs better airflow, Right-side panel can be difficult to remove...

The HP Omen Obelisk is a sleek desktop with premium part options, but its case design makes it difficult to make significant upgrades in the future...
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Purchasing a powerful, good-looking gaming PC used to require a visit to a boutique PC maker or a custom-built system from a local computer shop. There was a time when you couldn't simply walk into a Future Shop or CompUSA and pick up something roughly eq...

DIY-Friendly, Simplistic, Stylish Chassis, Quality HyperX DRAM, Can Accommodate Water Cooling, Excellent Performance, Clean Cable Routing, Lots Of Configuration Options...

Limited Memory And Expansion Slots...

It's obvious HP put a lot of thought into the OMEN Obelisk's chassis design. Its easy to work on, with plenty of room for cooling, power supply, storage and graphics upgrades down the road. We appreciate the simplistic styling, clear side window and tool-...
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Normally, performance is one of the last things I talk about in a review, because for the most part, we know what to expect. But I think that the performance is the highlight of the OMEN Obelisk, if for no reason other than that it's a gaming PC and perfo...

If you're looking for a powerful new desktop PC, this is it. It's one of the best towers that I've ever used, and as I mentioned in the title, Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2080 is literally game-changing, due to the ray tracing feature.Honestly, the only thin...
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Just a few car lengths back in the rearview mirror, yesterday's 4K-capable gaming PC was a massive semi-truck of a PC tower loaded with multiple graphics cards. The HP Omen Obelisk (starts at $919.99; $2,423 as tested), a compact MicroATX-based gaming des...

Designer looks, Excellent case quality, Ready for 4K gaming as configured, Factory-customizable, Removable dust filter...

Expensive as tested, Liquid cooling only available with CPU upgrades, Internal wiring could be neater, No flash card reader, Only basic audio-outs...

HP's Omen Obelisk gaming desktop impresses with its boutique-inspired design and features, but look for one with liquid cooling for the best performance...
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Most pre-built gaming desktops come with a proprietary part or two (often the motherboard). But the HP Omen Obelisk ($899.99 / £999 to start, $2,378.99 as tested) is based entirely around standardized, user-replaceable components. And while it's super eas...

Easy glass panel removal, All user-upgradable parts, Attractive case...

Questionable air flow, Inside lighting not customizable...

The HP Omen Obelisk is HP's most upgradable PC, but it needs at least one more fan and isn't entirely customizable...
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HP's Omen Obelisk (starts at $999; $3,613 as tested) is a compact gaming desktop for enthusiasts. Our test configuration is the top-tier model, equipped with an Intel Core i9-9900K CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics, 64GB of memory, and a boatload o...

Appealing compact build, Tasteful visual design, Very easy toolless interior access, Capable of high-frame-rate 1440p and 60fps 4K gaming, Other models cover a range of prices...

Less-expensive competitors beat or match performance, Loud fans under full load...

HP's Omen Obelisk is a compact gaming PC with a tasteful design and top-end performance. This Core i9 loadout is pricey, though, and competitors have an edge in speed. Consider another of its less-expensive configs...
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Just a few car lengths back in the rearview mirror, yesterday's 4K-capable gaming PC was a massive semi-truck of a PC tower loaded with multiple graphics cards. The HP Omen Obelisk (starts at $919.99; $2,423 as tested), a compact MicroATX-based gaming des...

Designer looks, Excellent case quality, Ready for 4K gaming as configured, Factory-customizable, Removable dust filter...

Expensive as tested, Liquid cooling only available with CPU upgrades, Internal wiring could be neater, No flash card reader, Only basic audio-outs...

HP's Omen Obelisk gaming desktop impresses with its boutique-inspired design and features, but look for one with liquid cooling for the best performance...
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The HP Omen Obelisk has a 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 video card with ray tracing technology. This desktop PC can play anything you throw at it, including the latest games. It gets top points for design thanks to the tr...

Intel Core i9 chipset with liquid cooling, 750W Platinum efficiency power supply, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super 6GB graphics card...

Fans can get loud, Bottom of the case needs more ventilation...

The HP Omen Obelisk is a great gaming PC that is powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i9 chipset, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, and a 750W power supply. It also gets liquid cooling for the CPU, in-built Wi-Fi, plenty of RAM and storage, and looks sleek with its...
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