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Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M vs HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a

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  • 61identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M has 120 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a (200 GB vs 80 GB). The Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M has 29 mm more width than the HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a (204 mm vs 175 mm). The Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M has 7 mm more depth than the HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a (427 mm vs 420 mm). Storage drive type: Serial ATA on the Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M, 80 GB on the HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a. Networking features: Ethernet/Fast Ethernet on the Acer Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M, Broadcom 5782 PCI LAN Controller on the HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a.

  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:200 GB
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:80 GB
  • Storage drive type
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:Serial ATA
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:80 GB
  • Chassis type
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:Midi Tower
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:Micro Tower
  • Width
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:204 mm
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:175 mm
  • Depth
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:427 mm
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:420 mm
  • Height
    • Aspire RC 950-JA6E P4 530 XPH NL FR UK 512MB 200GB DVD-RW SuperMulti M:402 mm
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:366 mm

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124 specifications
Processoridentical
Cache externalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 KB
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Pentium® 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR-SDRAM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Cache internalKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers200 GB80 GB
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA/100
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA/100
Diskette driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFDD 3.5'' 1.44MB
Storage drive typeDiffersSerial ATA80 GB
Diskette drive memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44 MB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source<85 Hz @ 1920x1440, 75 Hz @ 2048x1536
Video adapter, busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D/2D Controller: Microsoft DirectX 9 based with support for Pixel Shader 2.0, 4:1 anisotropic filtering, Gaussian texture filtering, shadow maps, volumetric textures, double-sided stencil buffers, and 4 pixel pipes;Integrated VGA Controller; Integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 333 MHz Controller Clock Speed
Video card resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon X600 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 4.0 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.4 Bels; FILE COPY (HD to Floppy Disk): LWAd = 4.3 Bels; CD-ROM (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.5 Bels
Network1 differ
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetBroadcom 5782 PCI LAN Controller
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersFour USB 2.0 ports (two front) Two IEEE 1394 ports (front 4-pin, rear 6-pin) Headphone and microphone jacks (front) Line-in and line-out jacks (rear) One 16X PCI Express, 2 1X PCI Express and 2 PCI slots for expanding functionality On-board graphics One parallel and one serial port S-Video in/TV com6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 full length, full height PCI slots; 1 full height (Normal Pinout) PCI Express x16 slot; 1 full-height (4.2"), length (13.4") PCI Express x1
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive PFC (115V/230V)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 127 / 200 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A / 3A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOperating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 6A / 3A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 341 btu/hr (86 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 1575 btu/hr (397 kg-cal/hr; Power
Power supplyKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerMicro Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 external 3.5" bays; 2 external 5.25" bays
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(2) 3.5-in
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAspire E-Mode, Aspire E-Console, Support Internet Radio, Microsoft Worksuite 2004, Norton Anti-Virus 2004 (60days), Adobe Acrobat reader 5.0, Cyberlink Power DVD, NTI CD-Maker2000, Cyberlink Power VCR II, Aspire media player skin, Aspire themeNorton Antivirus 2004
Driver LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersstereoInternal Amplified Speaker, SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with Internal Speaker
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal Amplified Speaker
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 source5 - 95%
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Ergonomicsidentical
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 dB
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers204 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers427 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers402 mm366 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 kg
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot Control; Power-On Password; Setup Password Mechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot C
Other featuresidentical
Fault managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMART Hard Drives, Fault & Pre-failure Notification; Memory Change Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Thermal Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Altiris Local Recovery; Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply; Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring (CRC Checking)
Configuration management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstantly Available PC (Suspend to RAM - S3); ROM Based F10 Setup; Remote System Installation via F12 (PXE) (Remote Boot from Server); System/Emergency ROM Flash Recovery with Video; BIOS Smart Card Support; Auto Setup when New Hardware Installed; Serial, Parallel, USB, Audio, Network, Enable/Disabl
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(2) 3.5-in
Model availabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt to order, allow at least 2-3 weeks
Security featuresKnown for oneSecurity Digital and MMC card supportUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for onePC2001, NSTL Y2K, EnergyStar, CE, CB, UL, CCEE, FCC, CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source

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