could this be used as a casual computer as well, hooking up a monitor/keyboard/mouse and using it for a speedy computer occasionally used for gaming?
863048
Oh yes. It is a perfect multiple use system. I have a network of 13 other systems interlaced on mine while using my DVR card split to 3 different hdmi tvs and a lorax camera system. Only using 42% of my CPU cap. And then I have just one that my children use just to play games. Hope this helps.
863049
Yes it can, I use it as a daily computer during the week and for gaming on the weekend.
863050
I have a similiar one at home I run MS word, on and watch netflix quite often, it runs perfectly, also I can play diablo3 and bioshock plus COD ghost on it perfectly well, so the answer is yes! its a multitasking machine!
1184071
If you have USB3 ports on the HP and some spare CPU capabilities you should be able to. I am using it for a third monitor driven from my laptop.
338962
If you have it you can use it, but its a server m/b and wants a more expensive server chip and memory. This is designed for high compute use, not video performance, and is not the latest & greatest board on the market either. There are newer, much better (desktop) boards available for the money, with the newer, faster PCI-E specifications, which is needed for the newest video cards. I wouldn't buy one if gaming was the prmary usage. Get a decent m/b, a mid-to-high Intel i5 ot i7 cpu, and then the best viseo card you can afford. You will need 16 Gb of memeory for some games these days, so make sure you start with 8 and have room to expand (4 slots x 4Gb is good enough) if you need it. If you have it you can use it, but its a server m/b and wants a more expensive server chip and memory. This is designed for high compute use, not video performance, and is not the latest & greatest board on the market either. There are newer, much better (desktop) boards available for the money, with the newer, faster PCI-E specifications, which is needed for the newest video cards. I wouldn't buy one if gaming was the prmary usage. Get a decent m/b, a mid-to-high Intel i5 ot i7 cpu, and then the best viseo card you can afford. You will need 16 Gb of memeory for some games these days, so... » Read More If you have it you can use it, but its a server m/b and wants a more expensive server chip and memory. This is designed for high compute use, not video performance, and is not the latest & greatest board on the market either. There are newer, much better (desktop) boards available for the money, with the newer, faster PCI-E specifications, which is needed for the newest video cards. I wouldn't buy one if gaming was the prmary usage. Get a decent m/b, a mid-to-high Intel i5 ot i7 cpu, and then the best viseo card you can afford. You will need 16 Gb of memeory for some games these days, so make sure you start with 8 and have room to expand (4 slots x 4Gb is good enough) if you need it. « Show Less
1742675
I don't use the computer for gaming but, as I said in my review, this is a good computer for home computing. I'm pleased with the speed for basic household applications and internet, but I think you would be disappointed in it as a gaming machine.
1108400
I'd you have the right plug and your computer can handle it as well yes you can use it as a computer monitor
1917016
That is not something I use it for. I think based on what I have experienced though it would work fine. If that was what you wanted a pc for then I think the next model up would be better for the graphics you want. Better but not necessary. I am very happy with mine,
1863409
You can use it as you would any other desktop. The only issue would be if you want dual monitors you would need a new graphics card.
950446
First remember this is NOT a touch screen type monitor where you can run the operating system by touching the screen. I will work great as a conventional monitor with a mouse/pointer system. It is also great to use as a TV monitor with the HDMI connections.
959530
Yes it will use a PC monitor / mouse / keyboard. (Just to be safe may want to make sure they say Mac Compatible.)
1963300
I would not use it for gaming. A more powerful CPU with a more powerful graphics card is required for gaming. It is, however, excellent for day-to-day computing needs.
357359
This is a computer itself. You cannot 'hook it up' to another computer in that way. it would not work. However you could buy this computer, and I could even upgrade the RAM for you and make it faster and it would probably be better than his older computer. Also you can use it with any DVI monitor, and USB keyboard/mouse.
508259
You can use it as a regular pc. The leap motion is just a nice little added bonus. Great computer.
2072532
Probably not. The connection to the power supply is very loose. If you can secure that, then maybe. For daily use, I'd recommend getting a docking station.
238057
Yep. Just connect the monitors directly to cpu and the keyboard and mouse via switch. I Have not tried it but there is no reason it should not work.
1724010
Yes, just hook up you monitor, keyboard and mouse and you can start using it right away.
2222183
I seriously doubt it. Most computers will support both a USB mouse and Keyboard. and if the Bluetooth adapter for the mouse is built in, I would expect there to be absolutely no conflict. That said, I haven't tried it and with all the different motherboards out there, it might not be proof positive for your situation even if I had.
1407795
I believe so, but the quality will be poor. Given the high quality of the monitor, it would make sense to spring for a DVI or HDMI video card if your computer can handle it.