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HP Vectra vl800 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
Motherboard
Motherboard: Intel/HP OEM
Processor socket: Socket 423
Chipset: Intel 850
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
RAM capacity: 1.024 GB
Memory specification compliance: PC800
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 2
Parallel: 1
Expansion slots (free): 5 (4)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40.9 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Intel Ultra ATA/100
Video
Graphics processor: nVidia GeForce2 GTS
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Graphics card: nVidia GeForce2 GTS
Display
Display technology: TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: desktop
Tool-free access: yes
Front-accessible bays: 1
Internal bays: 1
Audio
Speakers: none
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: HP e-DiagTools, HP TopTools 5.0
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years, next business day on-site
Miscellaneous
Other: Windows NT 4.0 supported; Linux certified
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Overview

HP Vectra vl800

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

A good first cut at a Pentium 4 system for business use, even if the CPU has yet to prove its worth.

Typical price

£ 2057

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