HP Compaq 6005

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the HP Compaq 6005 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Loyd Case (maximumpc.com)

HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC

Featuring a microATX motherboard the HP Compaq 6005 Small Form Factor PC is relatively svelte, measuring 13.3 inches by 14.90 inches square and less than four inches tall. (Note: HP also sells the model 6005 in a micro-tower configuration).

Compact; lots of inputs; efficient; three-year warranty; SSD storage; quiet

Uninspired appearance; hard-drive performance will likely slow over time; a little pricey

Overall, the HP Compaq 6005 is a solid entry in a highly competitive field. Its utilitarian appearance is well matched by its quiet efficiency and decent performance. While you may see the system bog down a bit as the hard drive fills up, this system...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: David Murphy (pcworld.com)

HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC

Easily accessible chassis with room for upgrades ; Superior performance for a small(ish) system

Bigger Value PCs deliver more speed for less ; Dull keyboard and mouse

HP delivers a system that's unquestionably speedy for its small(ish) size, but they've left out details that could have brought it closer to the top.

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Carfixr44 (pcworld.com)

HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC

Yes, it is a nice machine. And one can order it with Windows XP Pro. I went ahead and got one, but I want to add a better video card. So I need a bigger power supply. And that is when I discovered the non-standard PSU connectors. Not ATX 20/24...

Can get it with XP Pro

Proprietary non-standard parts that cannot be upgraded

Apr, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the HP Compaq 6005

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the HP Compaq 6005 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: 1Tguy (cdw.com)

Good basic HP

Nice for general office work. Not a ton of programs installed so minimal bloatware cleanup. Runs quiet without a lot of fan noise. Easy to install additional memory or PCI cards. Case is compact without being cramped when trying to add hardware. Good...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Lorraine Pohl "lornel" (amazon.com)

Freezes Shuts Down

Purchased this item from another company HP Compaq 6005 Pro (XZ817UT#ABA) Desktop PC Athlon II X2 B24(3.00GHz) 2GB DDR3 250GB HDD Capacity ATI Radeon HD 4200 Windows 7 Professional 32-bit. It started freezing and shutting down on its own within two...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: donna (amazon.com)

compaq pc

Works great. Delivered quickly. Good value for the price. Love the fact it has several USB ports. very satisfied with this purchase.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: L. Morgan (amazon.com)

HP Compaq 6005 Pro MT Microtower Desktop Computer

HP Compaq 6005 Pro MT Microtower: AMD CPU 2.7GHz/4GB DDR3 RAM/160GB SATA Hard Drive/DVD-ROM Drive/Windows 7 Pro Desktop Computer I was very impressed with the computer. Runs good, fast, Windows 7 operating system, good processor,in all honesty, I...

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: Chuck (amazon.com)

good computer from a great seller

Product was good but the service from the seller was great. Would recommend purchasing from Compenet. It's hard to find towers with windows 7 pro pre installed. I don't think it says it in the listing but it's a 32bit platform. I was able to install...

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: Ty (amazon.com)

Love it!

Although this computer does not come with a monitor I couldnt have ask for anything better at this price.... Great computer for a home studio... Lots of memory ..... No complaints

Jul, 2011

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Product Specifications

The Deskpro EN series of personal computers sets a new benchmark for performance, adaptability, and cost control in large enterprise computing environments by offering powerful Intel processors. Increasingly powerful hard drives and networking capability make these products the new standard for business computing.The modular design redefines serviceability. Components that are commonly replaced are easily accessible once the hood is removed. No tools are necessary to remove the hood, the hard drives, or even the system board. Coupled with the use of industry standard components, service calls, parts replacement, and the training required performing service and upgrades are minimized and simplified. These and all Deskpro personal computers include a full set of intelligent manageability solutions that deliver easy centralized control and management throughout the PC lifecycle. Perfect for enterprise customers who value comprehensive manageability and maximum expandability from a stable, consistent platform, the Compaq Deskpro EN is the ideal PC for corporate networks. Deskpro EN delivers power and performance and ensures you enjoy the lowest possible cost of ownership over time.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop/Tower

Manufacturer Form Factor:Desktop/Tower

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop/Micro tower/Tower

Manufacturer Form Factor:Desktop/Micro tower/Small form factor/Tower

Cache Memory

Installed Size:256KB/2MB/6MB/7.5MB/7MB/8MB

Max Supported Size:256KB

Per Processor Size:2MB/6MB/7.5MB/7MB/8MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14.9in/17.1in/17in

Height:14.8in/3.9in/5.4in

Weight:16lbs/20.5lbs/26lbs

Width:13.3in/17.6in/7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:17in

Diagonal Size (metric):43.2cm

Max Resolution:1400 x 900

Type:LCD display/None.

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPEAT Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Level:EPEAT Gold

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:Canada/Latin America/United States

Localization:English/French

Manufacturer:Compaq/Hewlett-Packard

Model:6005 Pro/A6005la

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Compaq Deskpro EN/HP Compaq/HP Pavilion

Mainboard

Chipset Type:AMD 785G/Intel 815E/NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430

Data Bus Speed:1000MHz/133MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:White

Manufacturer Selling Program:HP Smart Buy

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Type:Fax / modem/None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet

Type:Network adapter

Optical Storage

Read Speed:40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)/48x/48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

Rewrite Speed:32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)/N/A

Type:CD-ROM/DVD/DVD-ROM

Write Speed:40x (CD) / 16x (DVD/48x (CD) / 16x (DVD/N/A

OS Provided

Edition:Windows Vista Home Basic

Type:Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition/Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows 98/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:2.4GHz/2.7GHz/2.8GHz/3GHz/866MHz

Installed Qty:1

Manufacturer:AMD/Intel

Max Supported Qty:1

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core/Quad-Core/Triple-Core

Processor Number:215/3800+/B22/B24/B53/B55/B75/B95

Type:Athlon 64/Athlon II X2/Pentium III/Phenom II X2/Phenom II X3/Phenom II X4

Upgradability:Upgradable

RAM

Installed Size:256MB/2GB/4GB/512MB

Max Supported Size:16GB/512MB

Technology:DDR2 SDRAM/DDR3 SDRAM/SDRAM

Service & Support

On-Site Warranty:On-site

Type:1 year warranty /3 years warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.