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HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR) vs HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR)

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 84identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR) has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR) (3.16 GHz vs 3 GHz). The HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR) has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR) (9.5 vs 9). The HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR) has 90 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR) (250 GB vs 160 GB). Only the HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR) has card reader integrated. Only the HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR) has embedded options available.

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):E8500
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):E8400
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):3.16 GHz
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):3 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):9.5
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):9
  • Stepping
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):C0
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):E0
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):250 GB
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):160 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):250 GB
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):160 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):Yes
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):No
  • Maximum HDD capacity
    • Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR):500 GB
    • Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR):250 GB

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Comparison of Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR), Compaq dc7900 Ultra-slim Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR)
149 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersE8500E8400
Processor frequencyDiffers3.16 GHz3 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.59
SteppingDiffersC0E0
Processor system typeKnown for oneDPUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.850/1.3625 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA 3.0GB/sSATA 3.0 Gb/s
Storage drive typeDiffers250 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV160 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ, Smart IV
Diskette driveKnown for oneOptionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit NetworkGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsDiffers2 USB 2.0; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 microphone in8 USB 2.0; 1 microphone in; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 1 DisplayPort; 1 RJ-45; 2 PS/2; 1 VGA
Rear ports noteKnown for one6 USB 2.0; 1 serial; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 DisplayPort; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 1 parallel (optional); 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 eSATA (optional)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI1 x mini PCI
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply typeDiffers240W 85% Efficient - Active PFC135W External 87% High Efficiency Active PFC
Power requirementsDiffers240W power supply – active PFC; 240W 85% efficient power supply – active PFC135W 87% efficient external power supply – active PFC
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W135 W
Designidentical
ErgonomicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower stand
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2.5"
Chassis typeKnown for oneSFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional; Genuine Windows XP HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391133910
Processor codeDiffersSLAPKSLB9J
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHD ADI1884
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C50 - 95 °F
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers337 mm251.5 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm254 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers8.5 kg3.1 kg
Size (imperial)Differs33.8 cm (13.3")25.1 cm (9.9")
Weight (imperial)Differs18.75 lb7.0 lb
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold; 85% efficient power supplyENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold; 87% efficient power supply
Featuresidentical
Manageability featuresKnown for oneEnergy efficient, space saving design. Long, stable lifecycle.Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffersKensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor, HP 2008 (SFF) Wall Mount/Security SleeveKensington Lock, HP 2008 (SFF) Wall Mount/Security Sleeve
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drive baysDiffers1 - 3.5-in; 1 – 5.25-in 1 – 3.5-in1 - slimline 1 – 2.5-in

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