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HP Z640 Dual Xeon Workstation 128GB NVMe SSD SOLIDWORKS

Dual Xeon workstation with 128GB RAM and NVMe speed built to power through SOLIDWORKS and heavy 3D workflows.

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Overview

Unleash Your Creativity with Professional-Grade Power

Experience seamless performance with the HP Z640 Workstation, a powerhouse designed for demanding applications like SOLIDWORKS. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors, ample RAM, and a high-performance NVMe SSD, this renewed workstation is ready to tackle your most complex projects.

Specifications:

  • Brand: HP
  • Model: Z640
  • Processors: 2 x Intel Xeon E5-2643 V3 Six Core 3.4Ghz
  • Memory: 128GB RAM
  • Storage 1: 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD with PCIe Adapter Card
  • Storage 2: 2TB 7.2K PC SATA Hard Drive
  • Optical Drive: DVDRW
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia Quadro K4200 4GB GDDR5
  • Power Supply: 925W
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit (32-Bit available per request)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Xeon E5-2643 V3 CPUs deliver 12 cores and 24 threads for demanding multi-threaded workloads
  • 128GB RAM handles very large assemblies, datasets, and virtual machines without bottlenecks
  • 250GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and application load times alongside 2TB HDD for bulk storage
  • Nvidia Quadro K4200 is a certified professional GPU for CAD and 3D applications
  • 925W power supply leaves headroom for future GPU or storage upgrades

👎 Cons

  • Renewed condition means potential cosmetic wear and a shorter remaining lifespan than new hardware
  • The Nvidia Quadro K4200 is an older-generation GPU that may struggle with modern GPU-accelerated rendering
  • 250GB NVMe SSD fills up quickly as a primary drive for large project files
  • Dual Xeon platform draws significant power and generates notable heat and fan noise
  • No Thunderbolt or USB-C ports due to the age of the Z640 platform

Frequently Asked Questions

The HP Z640 pairs dual six-core Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors with 128GB of RAM and an Nvidia Quadro K4200 professional GPU — a combination that handles complex assemblies, simulations, and rendering tasks that consumer PCs struggle with.
This is a renewed (refurbished) workstation. It has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition, which is why it ships at a lower price point than a comparable new build.
Yes. The Z640 chassis supports additional drive bays and PCIe slots, so you can add more SATA drives or install a larger NVMe SSD beyond the included 250GB M.2 drive.
Yes, it ships with Windows 10 64-Bit installed. A 32-Bit version is available upon request from the seller.
With two Intel Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors, you get a total of 12 physical cores and 24 threads, providing substantial multi-threaded performance.

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