The HP Compaq dc5750 Microtower comes in one configuration or the desktop orientation that we tested. HP calls the latter model a "small form factor" system, but is almost identical in size to the Dell desktop case. It is moderately attractive, with horizontal black fins and some shiny black pieces.
The dc5750 uses small, traditional fans inside - one is in the power supply, located on the back of the cabinet and mounted on the top of the heatsink on the CPU. The HP uses an air inlet to the air flow through the cooling channel. The system is fairly quiet, though not as quiet as the Dell OptiPlex 740 we tested at the same time. HP fans outside of the platform is probably less than the cost of Dell's, however, if you replace that need outside the warranty period. The Athlon 64 X2 used in this device can take advantage of AMD Cool 'technology n' Quiet, which the PC to the speed and voltage to be adapted to the needs of the user allows. AMD says that Vista systems can take advantage of driverless technology, while the XP-based systems require.
The DC5750 has a quick release mechanism for an optical drive, power supply and expansion cards, but not as well designed as the OptiPlex 740th For example, the holder of the expansion slot is a piece of metal, which can be removed instead of the top of the box, the top and the bracket rattle around.
Our test system had integrated graphics, which fear that a slow Vista's Aero interface, especially because the system comes with only 1 GB of RAM that the graphics system could steal. But we Aero without any problems. Even with integrated graphics, the HP It allows two monitors simultaneously - one DVI and one VGA. HP charges $ 95 for a 128MB card, ATI 1300th The HP L2045w LCD monitor that came with our system allows height adjustment, swivel and tilt.
In our WorldBench 6 Beta 2 tests, dc5750 scored a 62, a 11 percent behind the OptiPlex 740 They are two of the first Vista value systems we've tested, and compared with the power Vista systems we've tested so far, both systems are very slow: The fastest system we've tested then scored a 129 in our reference. If you want more performance, you can for AMD processors with slightly faster clock speeds, or choose a slightly different system and configure it with an Intel Core 2 Duo dc5750 processor.The not decide installed on a chassis intrusion detection mechanism, but HP offers a no-cost option. You can add a port guard to prevent unauthorized USB connections to buy, and can protect the front USB ports on the BIOS to disable password. HP offers a security sleeve for mounting the system under a desk or on the wall, but only for use with the desktop version.
You can use the Trusted Platform Module embedded security chip in the motherboard with included software to encrypt passwords and document folders. The chip works with Vista Bit Locker security, which allows you to encrypt the entire hard drive.
HP offers 24 / 7 support high-tech and next-business-tack Before-site warranty service, and you can also on the same day on-site service for a three-year warranty for $ 149th Readers in our most recent reliability and service survey scored HP fourth from bottom, with average scores in every category but "satisfaction with reliability," received a lower than average score.
With its many security options, the dc5750 is a good option if you want a PC that do not grow do not have the legs. But the OptiPlex 740 line, though perhaps not as generous to have the safety of supplements, better housing design and lower noise levels. Learn more about other notebook PC …