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HP Z640-2P26703-64G-9217-4I4E-240G-16606G Xeon Workstation (Renewed)
Renewed HP Z640 dual-Xeon tower workstation with 64GB RAM and GTX 1660 graphics for professional content creation.
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Overview
Unleash Powerful Performance for Demanding Tasks
Introducing the HP Z640 Tower Workstation. Engineered for professionals who require exceptional performance, this workstation features dual processors, ample memory, and high-end graphics. Experience seamless multitasking and accelerated workflows for your most demanding projects.
Specifications:
- Tower: HP Z640 Tower
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 2.3GHz 12 Core
- Memory: 64GB DDR4 RAM
- Raid Card: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card
- Storage: 240GB SSD SATA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 6GB
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual 12-core Xeon processors deliver 24 cores of multi-threaded processing power for demanding workloads
- 64GB DDR4 RAM provides ample memory for large projects, multitasking, and memory-intensive applications
- NVIDIA GTX 1660 6GB GPU offers capable real-time graphics performance for content creation and visualization
- Included LSI 9217 RAID card with internal and external ports enables flexible storage expansion
- HP Z640 tower chassis is well-built with tool-less access and quiet cooling under load
👎 Cons
- 240GB SSD is small for a professional workstation and will likely require supplemental storage
- The GTX 1660 is a consumer-grade GPU and lacks the certified drivers that professional cards like Quadro offer
- As a renewed unit, battery backup (CMOS) and fan components may have reduced remaining lifespan
- Dual-processor tower is physically large and heavier than single-CPU workstations
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dual processors in this HP Z640?
It is equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.3GHz, for a total of 24 physical cores.
What is the LSI 9217 4i4e RAID card used for?
The LSI 9217 4i4e provides both internal (4i) and external (4e) SAS/SATA ports, allowing you to connect and manage additional internal or external storage arrays beyond the primary SSD.
Can this workstation handle video editing and 3D rendering?
With 24 CPU cores, 64GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 1660 6GB GPU, the Z640 is capable of video editing and moderate 3D rendering tasks, though it is not a current-generation professional GPU.
Is 240GB of SSD storage sufficient for professional work?
The 240GB SSD works well as a boot and application drive, but most professionals will want to add larger secondary storage for project files, which the included RAID card makes straightforward.
What does "Renewed" mean for this HP Z640?
The workstation has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It may have minor cosmetic imperfections but is fully functional.
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