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HP Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a vs HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a

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  • 38differ
  • 50identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:530
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:520
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1.73 GHz
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:2.8 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:533 MHz
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:800 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:65 nm
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:90 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:64-bit
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:32-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:Merom
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:Prescott
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:27 W
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a:84 W

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Comparison of Compaq dc7100 Small Form Factor P4 530 HT 2x256M/40G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a, Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/40G CD LAN WXP Pro SP1a
115 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium® 4
Processor modelDiffers530520
Processor threadsDiffers12
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz800 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm90 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPrescott
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs27 W84 W
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M125 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²112 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1412
Cache externalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 KB
SteppingKnown for oneA1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 GB
Diskette driveDiffers1.44 MB Floppy Diskette Drive, Zip 250 for 3.5" drive bay, Zip 250 for 5.25" drive bay NInternal/External
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 GB
Diskette drive memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44 MB
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneSerial ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.128 GB
Video adapter, busDiffersPCI 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-enabledPCI
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D/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; Integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 333 MHz Controller Clock Speed
Video card featuresKnown for one3D/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; integrateUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Acoustic power emissionsDiffersIDLE (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 BelsIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 4.0 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.4 Bels; FILE COPY (HD to Floppy Disk): LWAd = 4.3 Bels; CD-ROM (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.5 Bels
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntegrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet NICBroadcom 5782 PCI LAN Controller
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; Front I/O: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone6 USB 2.0, 1 standard 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 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)2 full length, full height PCI slots; 1 full height (Normal Pinout) PCI Express x16 slot; 1 full-height (4.2"), length (13.4") PCI Express x1
Power4 differ
Power supply typeDiffers240W Active PFCPassive PFC (115V/230V)
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: 5A / 2.5A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-ca100 127 / 200 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A / 3A
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W300 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: 5A / 2.5A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-cal/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 341 btu/hr (86 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 1575 btu/hr (397 kg-cal/hr; Power
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 external 3.5" bays; 2 external 5.25" bays
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(2) 3.5-in
Software2 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersMaple 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 (usedNorton Antivirus 2004
Driver LANDiffersMicrosoft 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
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2973327460
Processor package sizeDiffers35 mm37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLA2GUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal Speaker Chipset integratedInternal Amplified Speaker, SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with Internal Speaker
Audio includedKnown for oneIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal SpeakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Differs5 - 90%5 - 95%
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
Ergonomicsidentical
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 dB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers338 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers379 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm366 mm
WeightDiffers8.9 kg10.9 kg
Other features1 differ
Drive baysDiffers1 internal 3.5" bay (1) 3.5" bay 1 external 3.5" bay, 1 external 5.25" bay(2) 3.5-in
Model availabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt to order, allow at least 2-3 weeks
Fault managementKnown for oneSMART 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 ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Configuration management descriptionKnown for oneInstantly 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; SerialUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211507Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one2-Button Scroll Mouse PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2-button scroll or optical mouseUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one2004 standard PS/2 PS/2 or USB 2004 Standard KeyboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneSecurity 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 sensorUnknown — not stated by the source

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