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HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC vs HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 61identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:4450B
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:5200B
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:2.3 GHz
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:2.7 GHz
  • Optical drive type
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:DVD-ROM
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:DVD Super Multi
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:240 W
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:300 W
  • External drive bays
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
  • Width
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:337 mm
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:176 mm
  • Depth
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:378 mm
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:428 mm
  • Height
    • Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:100 mm
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:377 mm

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Comparison of Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 4450B 1G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC, Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC
78 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD AthlonAMD Athlon
Processor modelDiffers4450B5200B
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory clock speed800 MHz800 MHz
Minimum RAM512 MB512 MB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD Super Multi
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Storage drive controllerSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IVSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV
Disk subsystem controllerSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IVSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV
Diskette driveOptionalOptional
Storage drive type160 GB160 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 3100AMD Radeon HD 3100
Maximum graphics card memory0.256 GB0.256 GB
Video card features3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX10, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 2.0 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum C3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX10, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 2.0 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum C
Video adapter, busPCI Express x16PCI Express x16
Video card resolutionMaximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 780VAMD 780V
Acoustic power emissionsIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels; OPTICAL DRIVE (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.2 BelsIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels; OPTICAL DRIVE (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.2 Bels
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetBroadcom 5754 Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity00
I/O portsRear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DVI-D, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio portsRear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DVI-D, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports
Rear ports noteDiffers6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45; 1 DVI-D6 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-45; 1 DVI-D
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slots11
Expansion slots1 x PCI1 x PCI
Power2 differ
Power requirements90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W300 W
Power managementDiffersOperating 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: 1.7 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 315 btu/hr (79 kg-cal/hr), MaximumOperating 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), Maximum
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro Tower
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
External drive baysDiffers1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
Country of originChinaChina
Upgrade typeWindows Vista capableWindows Vista capable
Internal drive baysKnown for one1 x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Applications supportedWindows Vista Premium readyWindows Vista Premium ready
Compatible operating systemsFreeDOSFreeDOS
Bundled softwareOn 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 SofOn 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 Sof
Driver LANMicrosoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, LinuxMicrosoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Audio includedIntegrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speakerIntegrated 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)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Relative humidity10 - 90%10 - 90%
Non-operating altitude91449144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers337 mm176 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm428 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm377 mm
WeightDiffers7.6 kg9.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceHP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll MouseHP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeHP PS/2HP PS/2
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionIntegrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint ReaderIntegrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKensington LockKensington Lock
Drive baysDiffers1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 internal 3.5 inch2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch

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