HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5850 - Athlon 64 X2 4450B 2.3 GHz

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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• 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 EPA Energy Star, Green Mark, EPEAT Gold
• 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

HP

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com