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HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC vs HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation

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  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC has 0.54 GHz more processor frequency than the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation (3.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). The HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation has 3.5 GB more internal memory than the HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC (4 GB vs 0.5 GB). Processor family: Intel® Pentium® 4 on the HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC, Intel® Xeon® on the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation. HDD interface: SATA on the HP Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC, SATA II on the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation.

  • Processor family
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:Intel® Pentium® 4
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:Intel® Xeon®
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:3.2 GHz
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:2.66 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:800 MHz
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:1333 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:0.5 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:2 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:2x DIMM
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:4x DIMM
  • Memory upgrade
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:2 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:16 GB
  • HDD interface
    • Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:SATA
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:SATA II

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Comparison of Compaq dx2200 P4 541 HT 512M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC, xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation
90 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® 4Intel® Xeon®
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1333 MHz
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor technologyKnown for oneHyper-ThreadingUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory upgradeDiffers2 GB16 GB
Standard memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Storage4 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM15000 RPM
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA 3.0 Gb/sQuad ch. SATA II
Disk subsystem controllerDiffersSerial ATA 1.5Integrated 4 channel SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ controller with RAID 0 or 1 capability, optional 4 channel SAS controller with RAID capability
Total storage capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.128 GB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuadro NVS 285
Video card featuresDiffersIntegrated ATI Radeon X300 Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bppNVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (128MB PCI Express with NVIDIA TurboCache technology, dual display)
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon Xpress 200Unknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for onePCI Express x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card resolutionKnown for oneSupports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bppUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 5000X
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 4.3 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.8 Bels; CD-ROM (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.0 BelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
I/O portsDiffersRear: 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 MIC; Front: 2 USB 2.0Front: Headphone, microphone, and 2 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394 (requires PCI card to enable functionality); Rear: 5 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, 1 RJ-45, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 mic in 1 x Parallel port, 1 x Serial port, 1 x IEEE-1394 port (requires PCI car
Internal portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB 2.0
Rear portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 USB 2.0; 1 serial; 1 parallel; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 1 microphone in
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x full-height PCI 2.3 1 x full-height PCI Express x1 1 x full-height PCI-Express x161x PCI Express (x16) 1x PCI Express (x16/x4) 2x PCI Express (x8/x4) 2x PCI
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction
Power requirementsDiffersATX Power Supply, Input voltage 90 – 140 / 180 – 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, passive PFC or non-PCF (115v / 230v line)575 watts
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMiniTower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 5.25" 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 3.5"
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista capable
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Business 32; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows XP 32-bit Edition SP2; Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4; HP Linux Installation Kit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneRoxio DigitalMedia Plus, Roxio CinePlayer, Dantz Retrospect Express 7, Sun Java Runtime Environment, Norton Antivirus 2005Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for oneIntegrated Realtek 8100C Fast Ethernet Network Controller 10/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC861 High Definition audio codecIntel HDA
Audio includedDiffersRealtek ALC861 High Definition audio codec, 3D audio compliant with AC'97 rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatibleIntegrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking technology, optional PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music
Operational conditions6 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%5 - 90%
Relative humidityDiffers10 - 90%20 - 85%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Differs10 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers416 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers353 mm441 mm
WeightDiffers9.6 kg14.6 kg
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 lb
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersUSB optical mouse PS/2 2-Button scroll mouse, USB 2-Button optical scroll mouse or USB 2-Button scroll mouseHP USB optical scroll mouse Choice of 2-button scroll mouse (USB optical or PS/2 mechanical); 3-button mouse (USB optical); USB SpaceMouse; USB SpaceBall, USB SpacePilot
Keyboard typeDiffers2004 standard PS/2 HP PS/2 or USB Standard KeyboardHP USB Standard HP Standard (USB, PS/2)
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking technology
Other features1 differ
Drive baysDiffers2 internal 3.5 inch 2 external 5.25 inch and 1 external 3.5 inch2 internal 3.5" bays 2 external 5.25" bays or 1 external 3.5” bay with optional floppy
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneEthernet/Fast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source

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