Manufacturer: HP Part number: AM501AW
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Product Summary
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5850 - Athlon 64 X2 4450B 2.3 GHz
price range: $1,209.99 - $1,258.69
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Description: This configuration of the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5850 is an Athlon 64 X2-based, business desktop.Compared to other workgroup PCs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,175.This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.
Pros: Has been awarded the EPEAT gold environmantal standard.This is more power efficient than the average PC on the market today, but is to be expected for a PC of this price.The Athlon 64 X2 based processor installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Best suited for office computing, including word processing, e-mail, and networking.The ATi Radeon 3100 series based graphics on this desktop will be fine for web-browsing and general purpose computing.This unit's product line was designed for large business use.
Value: Overall, this PC's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number: AM501AW
General
- Type Personal computer
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
- Product Form Factor Micro tower
- Built-in Devices Speaker
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
- Width 7 in
- Depth 16.9 in
- Height 14.8 in
- Weight 20.3 lbs
- Desktop type Vista certified system
Processor
- Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 4450B / 2.3 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 1 MB
- Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type AMD 780V
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards Green Mark, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 10 - 90%
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
- Memory Speed 800 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
- Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
- Features Dual channel memory architecture
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon 3100
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Max sample rate 192 KHz
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem None
Audio Input
- Type None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - PCI Express x1 - Integrated
- Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5754
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
- Features Wake on LAN (WoL)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab
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) 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI - Full-height, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - Full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Full-height, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
- Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Memory change alert, Administrator password, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards ACPI, 80 PLUS, Green Mark
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 300 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
- OS Preinstalled Windows XP
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5




