HP Workstation xw6400 (Dual Core Xeon 5130 2GHz, 4GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Pro)

Description: This configuration of the HP Workstation xw6400 is a Xeon dual core-based, high-end personal computer.Compared to other high-end desktops on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,600.This desktop comes with 4 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard disk.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a powerful computer for multimedia or power-hungry applications.The Xeon dual core based processor installed on this machine is designed for processor intensive applications, or for use in a workstation class PC.This system's product line was designed for large business use.

Value: In general, this desktop's features seem very weak, even for its inexpensive price.However, if you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, the price of a high-end PCs with similar speed is about 30% higher.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: RB318UT#ABA

• General

• Type Workstation
• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• Product Form Factor Mini tower
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Width 6.5 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 17.4 in
• Weight 32.2 lbs
• Color Carbonite
• Localization English / United States
• Desktop type Work station system

• Processor

• Type Intel Xeon Dual Core 5130 / 2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 2
• Upgradability Upgradable
• Processor main features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 4 MB
• Cache Per Processor 4 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel 5000X
• Data bus speed 1333 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
• Min operating temperature 41 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 8 - 85%

• RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 16 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - ECC
• Memory Speed 667 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
• Form Factor FB-DIMM 240-pin
• Features Registered, Fully buffered, Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 4
• RAID level RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
• Hard Drive (2nd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE
• CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 48x
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type None

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Max sample rate 48 KHz
• Audio output compliant standards AC '97
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - PCI Express - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5752
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Processor - LGA771 Socket, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - FB-DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Full-length, full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8 ( X4 mode ), 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 ( X4 mode )
• Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 575 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

HP

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com