HP xw8600 Intel® Xeon® Quad Core 5450 3.00GHz 4GB/146GB DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Workstation Intel® Xeon® E5450 DDR2-SDRAM Minitower

The HP xw8600 workstation is powered by an Intel® Xeon® E5450 quad-core CPU running at 3 GHz. It features four processor cores and eight threads, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing, rendering, and complex simulations. With its 4GB DDR2 SDRAM memory clocked at 667 MHz, this workstation provides ample RAM for multitasking and handling large data sets efficiently.

The internal storage consists of a 146GB hard drive using SAS technology, which offers high reliability due to RAID capabilities often associated with these drives. Additionally, there are seven USB 2.0 ports available for connecting peripherals like external hard drives, printers, and other devices.

Two PS/2 ports support traditional keyboard and mouse connections while also providing compatibility with older hardware. For audio output, you’ll find one headphone jack along with two FireWire slots that can be used for digital audio recording. This mini-tower chassis houses all components neatly within compact dimensions but still delivers powerful performance thanks to its robust specifications tailored towards professional users requiring reliable computing power without compromising on portability options provided through multiple connectivity choices including Ethernet LAN, serial ports, microphone input/output, and even built-in wireless display capability via Intel® WiDi if desired.

Technical details

• Model: HP xw8600 Intel® Xeon® Quad Core 5450 3.00GHz 4GB/146GB DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Workstation Intel® Xeon® E5450 DDR2-SDRAM Minitower
• Product type: Workstation
• Processor: E5450
• CPU frequency: 3 GHz
• sku: PW460EA
• Processor family: Intel® Xeon®
• Processor manufacturer: Intel
• Processor cores: 4