HP Workstation Xw4600

24 reviews

Mar, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of HP Workstation Xw4600. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and design. The usability and price also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the HP Workstation Xw4600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of HP Workstation Xw4600 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design. The price also gets good views.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Mar, 2025

Expert review by : Clare Brandt (pcworld.com)

Three 3-D Modeling Programs, From Free to Fancy: Blender, 3DCrafter, Poser

Ever dream of designing three-dimensional models for games and animated movies? We examine two free options and a new version of a well-known professional 3-D modeling program. Each has its own niche and can produce excellent results--but if speedy...

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Expert review by : Daniel Lim (slashgear.com)

HP XW6600 and XW4600 Workstations Review

Lately the SlashGear test bench has been playing home to a number of midrange workstations from HP. The 4600 and 6600 ranges from low end to mid-level quad

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Ryan McLaughlin (justechn.com)

Review: HP xw4600 Workstation

The HP xw4600 workstation is the latest in a line of workstations from HP. This is not one of their high end machines or their low end machines. The xw4600 is positioned to fill the mid range slot.

I think this is a great system. I am very pleased with it especially since this machine was built with cost in mind. The price tag for this system, as configured, comes out just under $2500. Maxing out the system by switching to a quad core processor,...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Ron LaFon (cadalyst.com)

HP xw4600 Workstation with LP3065 30 LCD Monitor (Cadalyst Labs Review)

An in-depth look at a quiet, powerful, and affordable workstation.

For this review, Cadalyst Labs evaluated a workstation/monitor combination for a longer period of time and in a significantly broader context than we normally do for workstation reviews. Cadalyst will evaluate only a few systems per year in this...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

HP xw4600 Workstation Computer Review

A New Side of HP

Powerful, Energy-efficient, Great warranty

Can get expensive, depending on configuration

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : bruce bicknell (layersmagazine.com)

HP xw4600 Workstation

The HP xw4600 Workstation performed well above my expectations and with the flexibility of being able to customize the machine to your own specs online.

Customizable; energy efficient; very quiet

Needs a better sound card

I would recommend the xw4600 to anyone on a reasonable budget who's looking for a machine designed with creative professionals in mind.—Bruce Bicknel

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Expert review by : Neil Bennett (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

HP xw4600

Even for a single-processor model, the xw4600 has a dinky chassis that will slip under even the smallest desk - and it's well-designed, too.

Small but capacious and well-designed case ; very low cost ; excellent graphics card

Single drive reduces performance

We were also very impressed with the xw4600's price. Next to the Imagine X64 price tag of £1,465 plus VAT, our xw4600 is an absolute bargain. If you're on a tight budget, this is an excellent choice - and with more powerful components, it has the...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

HP xw4600 review

In contrast to the hulking CAD2 Vision DQX-SE, HP's latest workstation is a svelte tower, no larger than a traditional office computer. Even for a single-processor model, the xw4600 has a dinky chassis that will slip under even the smallest desk – and...

Small but capacious and well-designed case; very low cost; excellent graphics card

Single drive reduces performance

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

HP xw4600 workstation

Workstations used to costs thousands. HP's latest workstation range proves that no longer has to be the case.

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very nice machine

First refurb I have bought. I am VERY pleased with the machine. great value for the price. Very snappy. Heck the win7 pro OS alone would cost half the price if you were building a new low-end machine.

Quite fast, interior of my particular machine looked like it was never run.. not a trace of dust on the fans. Full size case

The case was a bit scuffed, but that's what you expect on a refurb ; minor nitpick is that it does not seem to be able to power on from the mouse. There is a BIOS setting but does not seem to work ; I have updated windows, installed three printers,...

Sep, 2014

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