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HP Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a vs HP Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a

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  • 17differ
  • 29identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:3.2 GHz
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1.73 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:800 MHz
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:533 MHz
  • Power supply type
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:340W Active PFC
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:240W Active PFC
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:340 W
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:240 W
  • Width
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:168 mm
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:338 mm
  • Depth
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:452 mm
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:379 mm
  • Height
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:448 mm
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:100 mm
  • Weight
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:14.8 kg
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:8.9 kg

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Comparison of Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 540 HT 2x256M/40G CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a, Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a
102 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67.7 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket AM2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.95 - 1.30 V
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-ROM
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerSerial ATA/100Serial ATA/100
Disk subsystem controllerSerial ATA/100Serial ATA/100
Diskette driveDiffers1.44 MB Floppy Diskette Drive; Zip 250 for 3.5" drive bay; Zip 250 for 5.25" drive bay N1.44 MB Floppy Diskette Drive, Zip 250 for 3.5" drive bay, Zip 250 for 5.25" drive bay N
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Video card features3D/2D Controller: Microsoft DirectX 9 based with support for Pixel Shader 2.0, 4:1 anisotropic filtering, Gaussian texture filtering, shadow maps, volumetric textures, double-sided stencil buffers, and 4 pixel pipes; integrated VGA Controller; integrate3D/2D Controller: Microsoft DirectX 9 based with support for Pixel Shader 2.0, 4:1 anisotropic filtering, Gaussian texture filtering, shadow maps, volumetric textures, double-sided stencil buffers, and 4 pixel pipes; integrated VGA Controller; integrate
Video adapter, busDiffersPCIPCI With the GV chipset, the integrated graphics is always enabled. Plugging in the PCI card does not disable it and does not require the integrated graphics to be re-enabled
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
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 915G ExpressIntel® 915G Express
Acoustic power emissionsDiffersIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 4.2 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.4 Bels; FILE COPY (HD to Floppy Disk): LWAd = 5.0 Bels; CD-ROM (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.3 BelsIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.6 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.2 Bels; FILE COPY (HD to Floppy Disk): LWAd = 4.3 Bels; OPTICAL DRIVE (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.5 Bels
Networkidentical
Modem typeNoNo
Networking featuresIntegrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet NICIntegrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersRear I/O: 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out, mic in; Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphoneRear I/O: 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 full-height PCI, 1 full height PCI Express x1, 1 full height PCI Express x16 (2 additional optional full-height PCI)2 low profile PCI, 1 low profile PCI Express x1, 1 low profile PCI Express x16 (2 full-height PCI available via optional riser card), (Note: with riser card option, express x1 and x16 slots are not supported)
Power4 differ
Power supply typeDiffers340W Active PFC240W Active PFC
Power requirementsDiffers100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5A / 2.5A Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 6A / 3A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-cal/100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5A / 2.5A Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 5A / 2.5A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-ca
Power consumption (typical)Differs340 W240 W
Power managementDiffersOperating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 6A / 3A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-cal/hrOperating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 5A / 2.5A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-cal/
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareMaple Restore CD, Altiris Local Recovery back up software pre loaded and Norton Antivirus 2004 on selected models In some models only: Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition, Microsoft Office 2003 Basic, WinDVD, WinDVD Creator, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator, Dantz Retrospect Backup Express (usedMaple Restore CD, Altiris Local Recovery back up software pre loaded and Norton Antivirus 2004 on selected models In some models only: Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition, Microsoft Office 2003 Basic, WinDVD, WinDVD Creator, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator, Dantz Retrospect Backup Express (used
Driver LANMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29733
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA2G
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal Speaker Chipset integratedIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal Speaker Chipset integrated
Audio includedIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal SpeakerIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal 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 relative humidity (non-condensing)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers168 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers452 mm379 mm
HeightDiffers448 mm100 mm
WeightDiffers14.8 kg8.9 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device2-Button Scroll Mouse PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2-button scroll or optical mouse2-Button Scroll Mouse PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2-button scroll or optical mouse
Keyboard type2004 standard PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2004 Standard Keyboard2004 standard PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2004 Standard Keyboard
Features1 differ
Security management descriptionDiffersSecurity cable with Kensington lock, universal chassis clamp lock, universal, security loop, Serial-Parallel-USB Enable/Disable, TPM security module, Solenoid and Hood sensorSecurity cable with Kensington lock, universal chassis clamp lock, universal, Wall mount/security sleeve, security loop, Serial-Parallel-USB Enable/Disable, TPM security module, Solenoid and Hood sensor
Other features1 differ
Fault managementSMART Hard Drives, Fault & Pre-failure Notification; Memory Change Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Thermal Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Altiris Local Recovery; Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply; Ultra ATASMART Hard Drives, Fault & Pre-failure Notification; Memory Change Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Thermal Notification (Requires HP Client Manager Software); Altiris Local Recovery; Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply; Ultra ATA
Configuration management descriptionInstantly Available PC (Suspend to RAM - S3); ROM Based F10 Setup; Remote System Installation via F12 (PXE)(Remote Boot from Server); System/Emergency ROM Flash; Recovery with Video; BIOS Smart Card Support; Auto Setup when New Hardware Installed; SerialInstantly Available PC (Suspend to RAM - S3); ROM Based F10 Setup; Remote System Installation via F12 (PXE)(Remote Boot from Server); System/Emergency ROM Flash; Recovery with Video; BIOS Smart Card Support; Auto Setup when New Hardware Installed; Serial
Drive baysDiffers2 internal 3.5" bays 1 external 3.5" bays; 3 external 5.25" bays (2) 3.5" bays 1 external 3.5" bays, 3 external 5.25" bays1 internal 3.5" bay (1) 3.5" bay 1 external 3.5" bay, 1 external 5.25" bay
UNSPSC-code4321150743211507

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