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HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC vs NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro

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  • 31differ
  • 42identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 1.03 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro (2.83 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 5 MB more processor cache than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro (6 MB vs 1 MB). The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro has embedded options available. Only the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor family
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:Intel® Itanium®
  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:E8300
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:E2160
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:2.83 GHz
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:6 MB
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:1 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:1333 MHz
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:800 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:45 nm
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:65 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:Wolfdale
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:Conroe
  • Tcase
    • Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:72.4 °C
    • PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:73.3 °C

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Comparison of Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC, PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro
142 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Itanium®
Processor modelDiffersE8300E2160
Processor frequencyDiffers2.83 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB1 MB
Processor front side busDiffers1333 MHz800 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm65 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 SeriesIntel Pentium E2000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffersWolfdaleConroe
TcaseDiffers72.4 °C73.3 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M105 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²77 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs89
SteppingDiffersC0M0
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard memory capacityKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD-RW
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IVUnknown — not stated by the source
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IVUnknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for oneOptionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.224 GB
Video card featuresKnown for one3D/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 ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for onePCI Express x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card resolutionKnown for oneMaximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 950
Performanceidentical
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 BelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Network1 differ
Modem typeKnown for one2006 Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersIntegrated Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network ConnectionGigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for oneRear: 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 portsUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear portsKnown for one6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear ports noteKnown for one6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x11x PCI Express 1X 2x PCI
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one300W 80% efficient power supply - active PFCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneInput voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC optional (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: 2.5 A;Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneOperating 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: 2.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 315 btu/hr (79 kg-cal/hr), MaximumUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110/220 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Upgrade typeKnown for oneWindows Vista capableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 5.25" / 2x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 3.5"
Software1 differ
Applications supportedKnown for oneWindows Vista Premium readyUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneFreeDOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersOn some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics (available via HP Backup and Recovery Manager), HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager for Altiris, HP SofWindows XP Professional
Certified operating systemKnown for oneRed Hat Enterprise Linux; SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3507029739
Processor codeDiffersSLAPJSLA8Z
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntegrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speakerAC'97
Audio includedKnown for oneIntegrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9144Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers176 mm402 mm
DepthDiffers428 mm181 mm
HeightDiffers377 mm384 mm
WeightKnown for one8.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one19.75 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersENERGY STAR qualified, EPEAT Gold, and 80% efficient power supplyWLP 2.0, CE, EN 55022 B, EN 50082-1, EN 60950
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for onePS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll MouseUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneHP PS/2 Standard KeyboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for oneIntegrated High Definition audio with Realtek 2 channel ALC260 codec (all ports are stereo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneIntegrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneKensington LockUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inchUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211507Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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