DESKTOP REVIEW

HP dx5150 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer:	AMD
Processor model:	Athlon 64 3500+
Clock speed:	2.2 GHz

Motherboard
Processor socket:	Socket 939
Chipset:	ATI Radeon Xpress 200
Data bus speed:	2000 MHz

Memory
RAM installed:	512 MB
Number of memory slots:	4
RAM capacity:	4.096 GB
RAM type:	SDRAM
Memory specification compliance:	PC3200

Interfaces & networking
Serial:	1
Parallel:	1
USB:	8
Expansion slots (free):	4 (4)

Hard drive storage
Hard drive size:	40 GB
Rotation speed:	7200 rpm
Storage controller:	Serial ATA

Optical storage
CD / DVD type:	CD-RW

Video
Graphics processor:	ATI Radeon 9600
Graphics RAM:	64 MB
Graphics card:	ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (integrated)

Display
Display technology:	TFT
Display diagonal size:	17 in

Audio
Sound card:	integrated
Speakers:	1 (internal)

Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor:	tower
Tool-free access:	yes
Front-accessible bays:	2
Internal bays:	1

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows XP Professional
Software included:	HP Client Manager, Altiris Deployment Solution Agent

Service & support
Standard warranty:	1 year on-site, 1 year next business-day

Overview

HP dx5150

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Editors rating: 6.4

Verdict

You can find faster work PCs, but we like the HP dx5150 as a low-cost business desktop, particularly when paired with the L1740 display.

Typical price

£ 683

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