HP COMPAQ 4000 PRO PC H1U69UC-ABA SFF PC CORE2 DUO E8400 4GB 250GB
Bottom line: The HP COMPAQ 4000 PRO PC H1U69UC-ABA SFF PC CORE2 DUO E8400 4GB 250GB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
COMPAQ 4000 PRO PC Manufacturer Part Number HP Manufacturer Item(s) will have a 4"x2" internal inventory label, see pictures. Onboard video. mobopn: 1493. Hard Drive has been wiped and cleared. You MUST reload the unit to gain original factory functionality.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored HP COMPAQ 4000 PRO PC H1U69UC-ABA SFF PC CORE2 DUO E8400 4GB 250GB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. HP's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| cpu | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|
| hdd_gb | 250 |
| ram_gb | 4 |
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