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HP Z640 PTC Creo Workstation (Renewed)

Dual Xeon workstation with 128GB RAM and Quadro graphics, renewed and ready for PTC Creo and heavy CAD workloads.

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Overview

Power Through Demanding Workloads with a High-Performance Workstation

The HP Z640 Workstation is a powerhouse designed for professional applications like PTC Creo. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors and ample memory, this renewed workstation delivers the performance and reliability required for complex tasks.

Specifications:

  • Processors: 2 x Intel Xeon E5-2643 V3 (12 Cores Total) 3.4GHz
  • Memory: 128GB RAM
  • Storage: 250GB NVMe SSD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro M2000
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors deliver 12 cores at 3.4GHz for strong multi-threaded CAD and rendering performance.
  • 128GB of ECC RAM handles large assemblies and complex simulations without memory bottlenecks.
  • NVIDIA Quadro M2000 provides certified drivers and stable performance in professional 3D applications.
  • NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and application load times compared to traditional SATA drives.
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, ready to use out of the box.

👎 Cons

  • 250GB NVMe SSD is relatively small; large project files and datasets will likely require adding a secondary drive.
  • As a renewed unit, it may show cosmetic wear and typically comes with a shorter warranty than new hardware.
  • The Quadro M2000 is an older-generation GPU that may struggle with GPU-accelerated rendering in newer software versions.
  • Dual Xeon E5 V3 processors are based on the Haswell-EP architecture, which lacks the per-core performance of current-generation CPUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

It means the workstation has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition by a qualified refurbisher. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is functionally equivalent to a new unit.
The HP Z640 supports up to 256GB of DDR4 ECC RAM across its memory slots, so there is room to expand beyond the included 128GB if your workloads demand it.
The 250GB SSD handles the OS and application installations well, providing fast boot and load times. However, large assemblies and project files may require adding a secondary storage drive for data.
Yes, the NVIDIA Quadro M2000 includes four DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four monitors simultaneously.
Yes. The dual Xeon E5-2643 V3 processors with 12 cores total and 128GB RAM handle a range of professional applications including 3D rendering, FEA simulation, and video editing.

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