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HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC vs HP Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 57identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:5200B
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:4450B
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:2.7 GHz
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:2.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:1 GB
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:1 x 1 GB
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:2 x 1 GB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:300 W
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:240 W
  • External drive bays
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
  • Width
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:176 mm
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:337 mm
  • Depth
    • Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC:428 mm
    • Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC:378 mm

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Comparison of Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC, Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD AthlonAMD Athlon
Processor modelDiffers5200B4450B
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speed800 MHz800 MHz
Minimum RAM512 MB512 MB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD 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 controllerKnown for oneSATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IVUnknown — not stated by the source
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 resolutionKnown for oneMaximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536Unknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresDiffersBroadcom 5754 Gigabit EthernetGigabit 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 external VGA monitor; 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 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
Power1 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)Differs300 W240 W
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 supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240W 80% efficient power supply - active PFC
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneMicro TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
External drive baysDiffers2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
Country of originChinaChina
Upgrade typeWindows Vista capableWindows Vista capable
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 3.5"
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 humidityKnown for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitude91449144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers176 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers428 mm378 mm
HeightDiffers377 mm100 mm
WeightDiffers9.2 kg7.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one11 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceHP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll MouseHP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeDiffersHP PS/2HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
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 baysDiffers2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 internal 3.5 inch
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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