HP’s Z2 Mini G1a packs more power into a mini PC than you’d ever need

You probably haven’t seen HP’s Z series of computers unless you’re working in an office with some “big iron,” packed with high-end hardware and specialized designs. But HP’s new Z2 Mini G1a, shown off at a pre-CES presentation, caught my attention in a big way. It’s a mini desktop PC with some of the most powerful parts available.

First, the chassis. This thing is almost a literal brick, at least in terms of size and weight, albeit a fashionable one. HP didn’t provide me with dimensions at the presentation...