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Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 1.4 GHz
Motherboard
Motherboard: Intel/Compaq OEM
Processor socket: Socket 423
Chipset: Intel 850
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 4
RAM capacity: 1.024 GB
Memory specification compliance: PC800
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 2
Parallel: 1
USB: 4
Expansion slots (free): 5 (3)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive size: 18.4 GB
Rotation speed: 10000 rpm
Storage controller: Adaptec AIC-7892 Ultra 160 SCSI PCI card
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 48x CD
Video
Graphics processor: nVidia Quadro 2 Pro
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: nVidia Quadro 2 Pro
Display
Display type: none
Audio
Sound card: SoundBlaster 128 (integrated)
Speakers: none
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Tool-free access: yes
Front-accessible bays: 1
Internal bays: 1
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, SiSoft Sandra, Insight Management LC
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years, on-site
Miscellaneous
Other: tool-free drive bays
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Overview

Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300

Verdict

This is a powerful workstation, but designs based on existing CPUs deliver comparable performance with today's software.

Typical price

£ 2499

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