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HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 vs HP dc7900 CMT

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 79identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The HP dc7900 CMT has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 (3.16 GHz vs 3 GHz). The HP dc7900 CMT has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 (9.5 vs 9). The HP dc7900 CMT has 90 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 (250 GB vs 160 GB). Only the HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 has embedded options available. Processor model: E8400 on the HP Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400, E8500 on the HP dc7900 CMT.

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:E8400
    • dc7900 CMT:E8500
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:3 GHz
    • dc7900 CMT:3.16 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:9
    • dc7900 CMT:9.5
  • Stepping
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:E0
    • dc7900 CMT:C0
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:160 GB
    • dc7900 CMT:250 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:DVD-ROM
    • dc7900 CMT:DVD±RW
  • Total HDDs capacity
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:160 GB
    • dc7900 CMT:250 GB
  • HDD interface
    • Compaq dc7900 Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:SATA II
    • dc7900 CMT:SATA

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163 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersE8400E8500
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.16 GHz
Processor system typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDP
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs99.5
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.850/1.3625 V
SteppingDiffersE0C0
Memoryidentical
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD±RW
Total HDDs capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 GB
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Diskette driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
HDD controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA (7200 rpm)
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® GMA 4500M
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX9, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; Integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-disp
Video adapter, busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® GMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports; Optional: 2nd serial port, 1 parallel port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyDiffers240 W365 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini Tower
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista capable
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Applications supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista Premium ready
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Software Suite Version 4.0, HP Power Manager, HP Firefox Virtual Browser, HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics Software, Computer Setup Utility, Roxio Creator Business 10 or DVD 10 / Easy Media Creator 9.0, Intervideo WinDVD 8 LE, PDF Complete
Driver LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
Operating system architectureKnown for one32-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391033911
Processor codeDiffersSLB9JSLAPK
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersADI1884High Definition Audio
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated HD audio with ADI1884 codec, internal PC speaker
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9144
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers337 mm177 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm452 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm447 mm
WeightDiffers8.5 kg11.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Smartcard Keyboard
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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