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HP 17 laptop Intel Core 5 120U 10-core 32GB 1TB SSD 17.3" FHD Silver
A 17.3-inch FHD laptop with a 10-core Intel Core 5 120U processor, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home
- ColorSilver
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- Number of Cores10-core Processor
- Screen Size17.3"
- TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
- Display TypeFHD
- Large 17.3-inch FHD IPS display gives clear 1920 x 1080 visuals
- 32GB DDR5 memory handles heavy multitasking with ease
- 1TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for apps and files
- Intel Core 5 120U 10-core processor reaches up to 5.0 GHz for strong performance
- Two USB-C 3.1 and two USB-A 3.0 ports plus HDMI 2.1 connect peripherals easily
17.3-inch FHD laptop with 32 GB DDR5
The HP 17 laptop pairs a 17.3-inch Full HD IPS display with an Intel Core 5 120U 10-core processor that reaches 5.0 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home. The silver chassis weighs 4.43 lb and measures 15.65 x 10.09 x 0.65 inches.
Thermals noise and power in daily use
A 45-watt AC adapter supplies power to the 3-cell lithium-ion battery for typical productivity workloads. The integrated Intel graphics and 10-core CPU handle web browsing, office apps and video playback without a discrete GPU. Fan activity stays modest during light multitasking and the non-backlit keyboard keeps power draw low.
Deciding specification — 32 GB DDR5 memory
The 32 GB DDR5 configuration supports heavy multitasking, large browser tab counts and memory-intensive apps in a single package. Buyers who need more storage or a dedicated graphics card for rendering or gaming should look elsewhere. The single SO-DIMM layout also means future upgrades require replacing the module rather than adding a second stick.
Highlights
- Large 17.3-inch FHD IPS display gives clear 1920 x 1080 visuals
- 32GB DDR5 memory handles heavy multitasking with ease
- 1TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for apps and files
- Intel Core 5 120U 10-core processor reaches up to 5.0 GHz for strong performance
- Two USB-C 3.1 and two USB-A 3.0 ports plus HDMI 2.1 connect peripherals easily
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Number of Cores | 10-core Processor |
| Screen Size | 17.3" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| SSD | 1TB |
| Memory | 32GB |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Backlit Keyboard | Non-backlit |
| Webcam | 720p HD |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Everyday Value |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 45-watt AC Adapter |
| Battery | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
Questions about this item
How do I add more storage to the 1TB NVMe drive and which slot do I use?
The laptop uses a single M.2 slot for the 1TB NVMe SSD; adding a second drive requires removing the existing one, so plan capacity before opening the base cover.
When will the 3-cell 45-watt battery need replacing under daily charging?
Expect the 3-cell lithium-ion pack to hold a useful charge for roughly two to three years of daily cycles before runtime drops noticeably.
At what point does the Intel Core 5 120U throttle during a long video export?
Sustained loads push the 10-core chip to its 45-watt adapter limit, so thermal throttling typically appears once the cooling system saturates during extended all-core work.
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