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Acer Aspire iDea 500 vs HP Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 97known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire iDea 500:Intel® Core™ Duo
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:Intel® Pentium® 4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire iDea 500:1.66 GHz
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:3 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire iDea 500:667 MHz
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:800 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire iDea 500:1 GB
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire iDea 500:250 GB
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:160 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire iDea 500:DVD-RW
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:DVD±RW
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Aspire iDea 500:4
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:6
  • Audio system
    • Aspire iDea 500:7.1Dolby Digital
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:Realtek ALC861 HDA

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Comparison of Aspire iDea 500, Compaq dx2200 P4 630 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC
121 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ DuoIntel® Pentium® 4
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source630
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium 4 600 Series supporting Hyper-Threading Technology
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrescott
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66.6 °C
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source169 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cache externalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 KB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA 1.5
Diskette driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional N
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Video adapter resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI RADEON X1300 256MB full-height PCIe Card Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp
Video adapter, busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16
Video card resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSupports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp
Performanceidentical
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIDLE: LWAd = 4.3 Bels; FIXED DISK: LWAd = 4.8 Bels; CD-ROM: LWAd = 5.0 Bels
Network1 differ
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Networking speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100 Mbps Base-TX
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
I/O portsDiffers2 x SCART 1 x FM Antenna 2 x IR BlasterRear: 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 MIC; Front: 2 USB 2.0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x PCI 2.3 (FH) 1x PCI Express x1 (FH) 1x PCI-Express x16 (FH)
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 – 140 / 180 – 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power availabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 5.25" 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 3.5"
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Media Center Edition 2005Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersSymantec Norton Internet Security 2006, Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0, NTI CD Maker Gold, Power DVD 6.0Roxio DigitalMedia Plus Roxio CinePlayer Dantz Retrospect Express 7 Sun Java Runtime Environment
Driver LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated Realtek 8100C Fast Ethernet Network Controller 10/100
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27478
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers7.1Dolby DigitalRealtek ALC861 HDA
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC861 High Definition audio codec, 3D audio compliant with AC'97 rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatible
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers430 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers335 mm416 mm
HeightDiffers70 mm353 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.6 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB optical mouse PS/2 2-Button scroll mouse, USB 2-Button optical scroll mouse or USB 2-Button scroll mouse
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2004 standard PS/2 HP PS/2 or USB Standard Keyboard
Other featuresidentical
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 internal 3.5 inch 2 external 5.25 inch and 1 external 3.5 inch
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneDual TV-tuner Hybrid HW MPEG analogUnknown — not stated by the source

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