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Dell Optiplex 960 Mini Tower vs HP dc7900 SFF

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 62identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:E8500
    • dc7900 SFF:E8400
  • Processor frequency
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:3.16 GHz
    • dc7900 SFF:3 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:9.5
    • dc7900 SFF:9
  • Stepping
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:C0
    • dc7900 SFF:E0
  • Internal memory
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:4 GB
    • dc7900 SFF:2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:8 GB
    • dc7900 SFF:16 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:2 x 2 GB
    • dc7900 SFF:2 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Optiplex 960 Mini Tower:320 GB
    • dc7900 SFF:160 GB

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Comparison of Optiplex 960 Mini Tower, dc7900 SFF
117 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersE8500E8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers3.16 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1333 MHz1333 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameWolfdaleWolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Tcase72.4 °C72.4 °C
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.59
SteppingDiffersC0E0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor system typeKnown for oneDPUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.850/1.3625 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-ROM
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3.0Gb/s
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® GMA 4500M
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Video adapter, busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntel WG82567LM LOMGigabit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers128
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI 1 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x11 x PCI
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Power supplyKnown for one305 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerSFF
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one1 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one2 x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 900 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391133910
Processor codeDiffersSLAPKSLB9J
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers186 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers431 mm378 mm
HeightDiffers408.9 mm100 mm
WeightDiffers1.23 kg8.5 kg

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