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DESKTOP REVIEW

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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 540
Clock speed: 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Processor socket: Socket T (LGA 775)
Chipset: Intel 915G Express
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 4
RAM capacity: 4.096 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 8
Expansion slots (free): 4 (4)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Serial ATA
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 900 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics card: Intel GMA 900 (integrated)
Display
Display type: LCD
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 19 in
Audio
Sound card: AC '97 (integrated)
Speakers: internal mono
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Norton AntiVirus 2004, Altiris Local Recovery, PDF Complete, InterVideo WinDVD, Zim SMS Mail
Cabinet (chassis)
Tool-free access: yes
Internal bays: 1
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Miscellaneous
Other: optional riser card provides two full-height PCI slots, but obscures the two PCI Express slots
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Overview

HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100

Editors rating
Rating: 8.3
Verdict

A strong performer with a flexible design and an excellent warranty, the HP Compaq dc7100 is a perfect desktop PC for corporate environments.

Typical price

£ 1015