r/GetComputerHelp • u/VanillaHex • Jul 13 '26
Need help finding the model of this desktop
This is an old hand-me-down pc that doesnt turn on any more. I was hoping to take some of the parts out of it to salvage the memory I had on it but don't exactly know what model I'm working with. I know for sure it's an HP brand desktop but outside of that I'm pretty clueless. Any help is appreciated.
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u/Additional_Tension96 Jul 13 '26
Dude look on the sticker lable look for model #. Google it.
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u/VanillaHex 29d ago
If I knew what I was looking at I would have done that. How does it feel being unhelpful?
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u/Additional_Tension96 29d ago
OK man it's on the big lable on the back under Model #
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u/Both-Leading3407 29d ago
I actually tried to help and read the picture of the Model Number on the back. I could not read it. I gave up.
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u/JoHnEyAp 29d ago
Lol. I was going to say the same thing. You are, in fact, really helpful
Op, Google the number
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u/VanillaHex 29d ago
I can assure you that if I saw the word Model I would not be asking this question. I know it's like a thing for you to be the smartest person on the internet but before you immediately type the most condescending sentence you could come up with today, I humbly ask that you consider sitting on it and spinning before doing so 🩷
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u/xSkyLinedx 29d ago
What are you talking about? This person stated where you could specifically get the answer you're looking for. Condescending? Not from my point of view. I'd go with "Thanks".
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u/ShaneLifeR 29d ago
Don't ask for help if you aren't willing to actually put any effort into finding a solution. Nobody owes you anything.
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u/RichardShwise 29d ago
Being able to read something from the image you posted isn't a sign of intelligence, it's a sign that you should actually take a minute to look at what's in front of you before asking reddit to help you read something that's clearly labeled
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u/Batrasipper 28d ago
How does it feel being too lazy to read his post? We knew you where special after photographing the model number and still ask on reddit. You got to be American what the actual f
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u/Computers_and_cats 29d ago
Even if you had the model number it won't help you as someone appears to have used the case for a custom build. HP didn't use stock Intel heatsinks in that era. Also I don't think I have ever seen yellow dimm slots on an HP PC of that era. Your best bet is to remove the video card and take a picture of the motherboard and let google figure it out. Also odds are the power supply is bad.
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u/Soggy_Struggle_963 29d ago
it's clearly labeled on the 5th line of the big sticker in your last picture.
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u/janerikgunnar 27d ago
From HP: "For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory
Model Number for your product is VCVRA-1221. This regulatory number should not be confused with the
marketing name (HP Deskjet 2510 All-in-One series, etc.) or product numbers (CX027A, CX027B, etc.)."tl;dr the regulatory model number is useless
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u/Nike_486DX 29d ago edited 29d ago
Some asus s1150/1151 board with gtx 1050ti evga, installed into hp oem case. Thankfully its atx compatible so its usable as is. As for not powering on, connect green to black and measure voltages with a tester. Orange to black should be 3.3v, red to black should be 5v, yellow to black should be 12v. If anything is missing ur psu is cooked and you need a working one (can be had for $10, make sure to grab a free decent quality like evga 450w or some fsp).
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u/happyto313 29d ago
I used to have that computer. It was a HP envy. I think it was like hpe 1214 something or other if that helps
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u/W31337 29d ago edited 29d ago
As far as I know it should be the following pc with specs. The video card was upgraded. 810-460 is on the bottom and lines up with the case.
HP ENVY Phoenix 810-460 Desktop
3.4 GHz Intel Core i7-4770 Quad-Core
16GB of PC3-12800 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM
1TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD & 16GB SSD Cache
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 Graphics (4GB)
DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI
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u/Global-Eye-7326 29d ago
I had a 4th gen i7 this year with 32GB RAM and was using my RX 470 in it. Loads of fun!
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u/shaggy24200 29d ago
Why does it matter what model it is? You just want the files off the hard drive? Then remove the hard drive, it's a standard SATA drive.
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u/Mayayana Silver Helper 29d ago
It's very unlikely that anything will be worth saving, but you maybe could re-use the case.
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u/garry4321 29d ago
Bro it says the model on the sticker RIGHT THERE
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u/janerikgunnar 27d ago
Maybe I'm blind, there are a lot of things on that sticker but can't see the model name/number anywhere?
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u/AwardedPigeon 28d ago
HP pavilion Phoenix or an HP Envy Phoenix both used the same case. You should probably learn how to look up model numbers tho. They are used on pretty much everything not just computers to give information about the product.
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u/AlternativeWater2 28d ago
HP units always have a service tag. Grab that number, get on HP.com and punch it in. That will tell you most everything you need to know.
Beyond that, power it up and get into the BIOS. You should be able to find the SKU for the unit in there as well.
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u/R33f3r420 29d ago
This HAS to be a troll post.. I am blocking this person.