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HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a vs HP Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a

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  • 90identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:520
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:530
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:2
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:2.8 GHz
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1.73 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:800 MHz
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:533 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:90 nm
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:65 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:32-bit
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:Prescott
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:Merom
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a:84 W
    • Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:27 W

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Comparison of Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 520 HT 256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1a, Compaq dx6100 Microtower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP1 a
111 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor modelDiffers520530
Processor cores11
Processor threadsDiffers21
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers90 nm65 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersPrescottMerom
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W27 W
Tcase67.7 °C67.7 °C
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers125 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers112 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1214
Processor core voltage (AC)0.95 - 1.30 V0.95 - 1.30 V
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Cache external1024 KB1024 KB
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Pentium® 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerSerial ATA/100Serial ATA/100
Disk subsystem controllerSerial ATA/100Serial ATA/100
Diskette driveFDD 3.5'' 1.44MBFDD 3.5'' 1.44MB
Storage drive type80 GB80 GB
Diskette drive memory1.44 MB1.44 MB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Video card features<85 Hz @ 1920x1440, 75 Hz @ 2048x1536<85 Hz @ 1920x1440, 75 Hz @ 2048x1536
Video adapter, busPCIPCI
Video adapter 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; Integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; 333 MHz Controller Clock Speed3D/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 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
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 915G ExpressIntel® 915G Express
Acoustic power emissionsIDLE (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 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
Networkidentical
Modem typeNoNo
Networking featuresBroadcom 5782 PCI LAN ControllerBroadcom 5782 PCI LAN Controller
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O ports6 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 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 slotsidentical
Expansion slots2 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 x12 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
Poweridentical
Power supply typePassive PFC (115V/230V)Passive PFC (115V/230V)
Power requirements100 127 / 200 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A / 3A100 127 / 200 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A / 3A
Power consumption (typical)300 W300 W
Power managementOperating 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; PowerOperating 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 typeMicro TowerMicro Tower
External drive bays2 external 3.5" bays; 2 external 5.25" bays2 external 3.5" bays; 2 external 5.25" bays
Internal drive bays(2) 3.5-in(2) 3.5-in
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareNorton Antivirus 2004Norton Antivirus 2004
Driver LANMicrosoft 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 availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2746029733
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA2G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 mm35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemInternal Amplified Speaker, SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with Internal SpeakerInternal Amplified Speaker, SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with Internal Speaker
Audio includedInternal Amplified SpeakerInternal Amplified 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 altitude91449144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Ergonomicsidentical
Acoustic pressure emissions43 dB43 dB
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width175 mm175 mm
Depth420 mm420 mm
Height366 mm366 mm
Weight10.9 kg10.9 kg
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionMechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot Control; Power-On Password; Setup Password Mechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot CMechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot Control; Power-On Password; Setup Password Mechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write / Boot C
Other featuresidentical
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 ATA Integrity Monitoring (CRC Checking)SMART 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 Integrity Monitoring (CRC Checking)
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; Serial, Parallel, USB, Audio, Network, Enable/DisablInstantly 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, Parallel, USB, Audio, Network, Enable/Disabl
Drive bays(2) 3.5-in(2) 3.5-in
Model availabilityBuilt to order, allow at least 2-3 weeksBuilt to order, allow at least 2-3 weeks

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