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HP Z640-1P26903-128G-9217-4I4E-1T-16606G Xeon 128GB Renewed Workstation
HP Z640 renewed workstation pairs a 12-core Xeon E5-2690 V3 with 128GB RAM and GTX 1660 for demanding professional workflows.
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Overview
Professional-Grade Performance with HP Z640 Workstation
The HP Z640 Tower Workstation delivers exceptional performance for demanding professional applications. Equipped with an Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 processor, ample memory, and a dedicated graphics card, this renewed workstation is ready for resource-intensive tasks.
Specifications:
- Form Factor: HP Z640 Tower
- Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 2.6GHz 12 Core
- Memory: 128GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage Controller: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card
- Storage: NEW 1TB SSD ENTERPRISE
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 6GB
- Power Supply: 925W PSU
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO (Renewed)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 128GB DDR4 RAM handles extremely memory-intensive workloads like large datasets, VMs, and complex 3D scenes
- 128GB DDR4 RAM provides substantial memory for large datasets, virtual machines, and memory-intensive applications.
- 12-core Xeon E5-2690 V3 processor handles heavy multi-threaded workloads effectively.
- 12-core Xeon E5-2690 V3 provides strong multi-threaded performance for rendering and simulation tasks
- Includes a brand-new 1TB enterprise SSD rather than a refurbished drive
- Includes a brand new 1TB enterprise SSD for fast and reliable primary storage.
- 925W power supply offers ample headroom for component upgrades.
- LSI 9217 raid card offers flexible internal and external storage expansion via SAS and SATA
- 925W power supply provides ample headroom for the installed components and future upgrades
- LSI 9217 RAID card enables expanded SAS/SATA storage connectivity out of the box.
👎 Cons
- The Xeon E5-2690 V3 is a Haswell-era processor, so single-threaded performance lags behind current-generation chips
- The GTX 1660 is a consumer GPU and lacks professional driver certification for applications like SOLIDWORKS or AutoCAD.
- As a renewed unit, cosmetic wear and shorter remaining component lifespan should be expected.
- GTX 1660 is a consumer GPU and lacks the certified drivers and ECC VRAM found in professional Quadro or RTX cards
- Renewed workstation may show cosmetic wear and typically carries a shorter warranty than new units
- The Xeon E5-2690 V3 is a Haswell-era processor and falls behind current-generation chips in single-threaded performance.
- Tower form factor is large and heavy, requiring significant desk or floor space.
- Tower form factor is large and heavy, requiring significant desk or under-desk space
- No Thunderbolt or USB-C ports are available on the Z640 chassis
Frequently Asked Questions
What condition does "renewed" mean for this HP Z640 workstation?
Renewed means the workstation has been professionally inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It ships with a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro.
What type of processor does the HP Z640 workstation use?
It uses an Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 running at 2.6GHz with 12 cores, designed for multi-threaded professional workloads.
Is the storage drive new or refurbished?
The 1TB enterprise SSD included is brand new, even though the workstation itself is renewed.
Can the 128GB of DDR4 RAM be upgraded further?
The HP Z640 supports up to 256GB of DDR4 ECC RAM across its eight DIMM slots, so there is room to expand beyond the installed 128GB.
What is the LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card used for?
The LSI 9217 provides four internal and four external SAS/SATA ports, allowing you to connect additional storage drives or external storage enclosures beyond the included 1TB SSD.
What is the LSI 9217 4i4e card used for in this workstation?
It is a SAS/SATA RAID controller that provides additional storage connectivity with four internal and four external ports, useful for expanding storage or connecting external drive arrays.
Can this workstation handle GPU-accelerated rendering?
The included NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with 6GB VRAM supports GPU-accelerated tasks, though it is a consumer-grade card rather than a professional Quadro series.
Is the 1TB SSD a new drive or a refurbished component?
The listing specifies that the 1TB enterprise SSD is new, not refurbished, which helps ensure drive longevity and reliability.
Does the GTX 1660 support multiple monitors?
Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB supports up to three simultaneous displays via its DisplayPort and HDMI outputs.
What operating system is pre-installed?
It comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed as part of the renewed configuration.
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