HP unveils its most powerful PC ever with up to four Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, and I love its bizarre user-inspired tool-free side panel

Date:
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0000

Description:
HP Z8 Fury G6i delivers extreme GPU, CPU, and memory performance with massive storage, expandability, and hybrid compute options.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter HP Z8 Fury G6i supports up to four Nvidia RTX PRO GPUs Next-generation Intel Xeon processors deliver up to 86 cores and 174 threads Memory scales up to 2TB DDR5-6400 ECC across 16 DIMM slots HP
recently unveiled a host of new high-performance systems at its latest
product showcase , but one device seems to dominate the conversation.

The HP Z8 Fury G6i stands out as the companys most aggressive attempt yet at addressing heavy AI and simulation workloads without compromise. This system supports up to four Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs , paired with next-generation Intel Xeon processors, scaling up to 86 cores and 174
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Technology and high-performance workflows are evolving faster than ever, said Jim Nottingham, SVP and Division President, Advanced Compute Solutions.

HP Z workstations are built to equip the best and brightest professionals
with the tools they need for specialized workflows and AI at the edge, while giving IT decision makers the ability to scale performance responsibly.

The hardware goes further than typical workstation limits, especially as memory and data requirements continue to grow. Are you a pro? Subscribe to
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It supports up to 2TB of DDR5-6400 ECC memory across 16 DIMM slots and eight memory channels, enabling data-heavy AI workflows without constant bottlenecks.

This device supports an optional HP Max Side Panel that expands the chassis itself, increasing internal volume and allowing larger graphics cards to fit without modification.

It is an industry-first feature because it physically extends the
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The tool-free design addresses a practical issue because some users had to
cut open workstation panels just to install oversized graphics cards, so this will no longer be necessary.

It increases your airflow and your thermals by 15%, Nottingham added, noting GPU power requirements continue to rise with each generation.

The HP Z8 Fury G6i features a data centerstyle architecture with up to 104TB of storage across multiple NVMe configurations, including front-accessible, hot-swappable drives.

It offers nine PCIe slots, including PCIe 5.0 x16 lanes, for additional accelerators, networking cards, or storage controllers.

Dual power supplies of up to 2700W provide stable performance under heavy workloads.

For connectivity, this device includes Thunderbolt 5, high-speed USB, Wi-Fi
7, and networking up to 100GbE.

HPs workstation lineup also includes the Z4 G6i desktop and mobile ZBook X
G2i and ZBook 8 G2i models.

It also offers hybrid systems, including the HP ZGX Nano and ZGX Fury, which combine local compute with cloud resources.

The HP Z8 Fury G6i is expected to be available on HP.com starting in April 2026, with pricing to be provided closer to availability. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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