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HP Z640-1P26503 Xeon E5-2650 V3 Workstation GTX 1660 (Renewed)
A renewed HP Z640 workstation pairing a 10-core Xeon E5-2650 V3 with a GTX 1660 for professional and creative workloads.
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Overview
High Performance Renewed Workstation
The HP Z640 is a powerful workstation designed to handle demanding tasks, featuring an Intel Xeon processor, ample memory, and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. This renewed workstation is ideal for professional applications and resource-intensive projects.
Specifications:
- Brand: HP
- Model: Z640-1P26503-16G-9217-4I4E-600G-16606G
- Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2650 V3 2.3GHz 10 Core
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 600GB (2X 300GB SAS New HDD)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 6GB
- Raid Card: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO
- Renewed: Yes
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 10-core Xeon E5-2650 V3 handles multi-threaded professional workloads efficiently.
- GTX 1660 6GB offers capable GPU performance for rendering and moderate gaming.
- Enterprise-grade SAS drives with LSI RAID card provide reliability and data protection options.
- HP Z-series build quality with tool-less interior access for easy upgrades.
- Windows 10 Pro includes business features like domain join, BitLocker, and Remote Desktop.
👎 Cons
- 600GB total storage across two 300GB SAS drives is limited for large project files.
- 16GB RAM may be insufficient for memory-intensive rendering or simulation tasks.
- SAS drives are reliable but slower than NVMe SSDs for boot and application loading.
- Xeon E5-2650 V3 is several generations old, limiting single-threaded performance.
- GTX 1660 is a consumer-class GPU and lacks ISV-certified drivers for professional CAD applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What graphics card is in this HP Z640?
It includes an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with 6GB of GDDR5 memory, providing capable GPU performance for rendering, moderate gaming, and GPU-accelerated applications.
What type of storage does this workstation use?
It features two new 300GB SAS hard drives (600GB total), which are enterprise-grade drives designed for reliability and sustained throughput.
What is the LSI 9217 RAID card for?
The LSI 9217 4i4e SAS/SATA RAID card manages the two SAS drives, enabling RAID configurations for data redundancy or performance, and providing additional internal and external SAS/SATA connectivity.
What does "renewed" mean for this workstation?
Renewed indicates the workstation has been professionally inspected, tested, and restored to full working condition. Cosmetic imperfections may be present but do not affect functionality.
Can the 16GB of RAM be expanded?
Yes, the HP Z640 supports DDR4 ECC memory and has multiple DIMM slots, allowing you to upgrade well beyond the installed 16GB.
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