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HP Pavilion Media Center A1640n (Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD)
HP Pavilion Media Center A1640n (Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD)
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- Manufacturer:
- HP
- Part number:
- RC663AA
General
- Type
- Media center
- Windows Vista Certification
- Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Product Form Factor
- Tower
- Built-in Devices
- LED panel
Processor
- Type
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 / 1.86 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology
- Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor
- Yes
- Installed Qty
- 1
- Max processors supported
- 1
- Processor main features
- Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
Cache Memory
- Type
- L2 cache
- Installed Size
- 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor
- 2 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type
- Intel G965 Express
- Data bus speed
- 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size
- 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology
- DDR II SDRAM
- Memory speed
- 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance
- PC2-4200
- RAM form factor
- DIMM 240-pin
Storage Controller
- Type
- 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type
- Serial ATA-300
- Storage controller interface channel qty
- 4
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type
- 1 x IDE - Integrated
- :Controller Interface Type:Channel Qty
- 1
Storage
- Hard Drive
- 1 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd)
- None
Optical Storage
- Type
- DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed
- 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Disc Labeling Technology
- LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type
- None
Storage Removable
- Type
- None
Monitor
- Monitor Type
- None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type
- None
Graphics Controller
- Type
- Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor
- Intel GMA X3000
- Video Memory
- Shared video memory (UMA)
Audio Output
- Type
- Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode
- 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards
- Dolby Pro Logic II, High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s)
- None
Input Device
- Type
- Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse interface
- PS/2
- Mouse features
- Scroll
Telecom
- Modem
- Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate
- 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking
- Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type
- None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free)
- 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5", 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5"
- Expansion Slots Total (Free)
- 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA771 Socket, 3 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces
- 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - RCA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - Line-in ( 1 in front )
Power
- Power device type
- Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Software
- RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works 8.0, MSN Encarta Standard, Microsoft Money 2006, Muvee autoProducer 5, Sonic MyDVD Plus 6.2, PC-Doctor 5 for Windows, HP Photosmart Premier 6.5, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7.04, Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2006, Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
- 4.3
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
- 6.7
Card Reader
- Card reader
- 9 in 1 card reader
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