Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Veriton M420 vs HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR)

32specifications compared
16differ
16identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- Veriton M420:AMD
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel
Processor family
- Veriton M420:AMD Athlon
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Veriton M420:4800+
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):E8400
Processor frequency
- Veriton M420:2.5 GHz
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):3 GHz
Processor cache
- Veriton M420:1 MB
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):6 MB
Internal memory
- Veriton M420:1 GB
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Veriton M420:1 x 1 GB
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):2 x 1 GB
Total storage capacity
- Veriton M420:160 GB
- Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):250 GB

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Comparison of Veriton M420, Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR)
123 specifications	A Acer Veriton M420 View product	B HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	4800+	E8400
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.4 °C
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 1 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD±RW
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV
Diskette driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional
HDD controller typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA (7200 rpm)
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA 3100
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX9, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color
Video adapter, busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	AMD 780G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 low profile PCI, 2 low profile PCI Express x1, 1 low profile PCI Express x16
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, passive PFC standard (External 80% High Efficiency) Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 3.5 A;
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	240 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	SFF
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FreeDOS
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics, HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager - Altiris, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Client Catalog - Microsoft SMS, HP Systems Software Manager, Computer Setu
Driver LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33910
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLB9J
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio 7.1	High Definition Audio
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	183 mm	337 mm
DepthDiffers	455 mm	378 mm
HeightDiffers	370 mm	100 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse or HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Standard Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) or HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington Lock
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 internal 3.5 inch
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43211507
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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