HP Victus 15L review: Gaming PC offers a good entry-level package

This entry-level gaming PC can suit creatives with an interest in gaming.

AN HP Victus 15L gaming PC sitting on a table
(Image: © Jacob Little)

Our Verdict

Although there are compromises to be made internally with the Victus 15L, and some of the case and chassis design could be better, we were impressed by the setup’s overall performance across most titles we played. If you’re low on desk space or need something with mid-range components that don’t break the bank, this is a well optimised and well considered device for gamers beginning to embark on the hobby.

For

  • Small form factor makes it versatile
  • Good cost/performance balance
  • SSD drives and RTX options offer good casual gaming performance

Against

  • Not many options or space for customisation
  • Slightly flimsy case and chassis
  • Overheating concerns when pushed hard.

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Over the last few years, the world of PC gaming has seen huge technological leaps forward. We have today a vast array of choice in terms of high-performance components and setups, and new blockbuster releases from likes of Nvidia, AMD and Intel keep moving the goal posts in terms of what’s possible from a home gaming rig. For those of us wanting a custom setup, the mix-and-match options are today better than they ever have been.

However, the best setups and the best components come at a high price, and with the cost-of-living crisis still looming large, it is understandable that not everyone has the funds to splash out on a top-of-the-range, superlative gaming device. Luckily, there are options, and this offering from HP provides a mid-range option which although as we’ll see in this review means some element of compromise, the gap is narrowing between the top devices and lower end models when it comes to playing a wide array of the latest titles.

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Specs as tested
CPU:Intel Core i5-12400
Graphics:Nvidia RTX 3060
RAM:16GB DDR4
Dimensions:155 x 297 x 337mm
Weight:6.3kg
Storage:1TB SSD
Wireless connectivity:Realtek Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Ports:1 x USB-C, 4 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack on front. Rear – 4.x USB-A 2.0, 1 x audio-in, 1 x audio-out, 1 x mic, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Display Port
The Verdict
8

out of 10

HP Victus 15L Gaming Desktop

Although there are compromises to be made internally with the Victus 15L, and some of the case and chassis design could be better, we were impressed by the setup’s overall performance across most titles we played. If you’re low on desk space or need something with mid-range components that don’t break the bank, this is a well optimised and well considered device for gamers beginning to embark on the hobby.

Jacob Little

Jacob Little is a freelance writer and photographer and over the past ten years, has written for several national publications and brands. Based near Bristol, technology and the creative industries form the basis of his work, and he also provides content planning and project scoping services for agencies and businesses.