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HP Compaq DX2710 Small Form Factor Desktop Computer
The HP Compaq DX2710 Small Form Factor (SFF) Desktop features an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor running at 3.00 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 RAM, 160 GB HDD storage, integrated Intel HD graphics, and a DVD/RW optical drive in a compact black chassis perfect for space-efficient workstations requiring reliable computing power for everyday office tasks and light productivity work.
Ideal Use Cases
This certified refurbished desktop computer excels in office environments where space is at a premium. Perfect for basic word processing, spreadsheet management, email correspondence, and web browsing, the HP DX2710 SFF serves as an excellent choice for reception desks, call centres, educational institutions, and home offices. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for organisations requiring multiple workstations in limited spaces whilst maintaining professional computing capabilities.
Key Features and Benefits
Reliable Dual-Core Performance: The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor delivers dependable computing power for multitasking across everyday business applications with its 3.00 GHz clock speed and 6 MB L2 cache.
Space-Saving Design: Small Form Factor chassis fits easily under desks or in tight spaces whilst providing full desktop functionality, making it perfect for crowded office environments.
Versatile Connectivity: Multiple USB ports and legacy connections ensure compatibility with a wide range of peripherals including printers, scanners, and external storage devices.
Optical Drive Included: The integrated DVD/RW drive enables reading and burning of CDs and DVDs for data backup, software installation, and media playback.
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD graphics deliver adequate visual performance for business applications, presentations, and standard display requirements.
Ready for Your Operating System: This unit ships without an operating system installed, providing flexibility to install your preferred OS whether it's Windows, Linux, or another platform that suits your specific requirements.
Essential Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB)
- Memory: 2 GB DDR2 DIMM RAM
- Storage: 160 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
- Optical Drive: DVD/RW (DVD ReWriter)
- Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics (shared memory)
- Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Dimensions: Approximately 33.8 cm (H) x 30.8 cm (D) x 10.0 cm (W)
- Weight: Approximately 7.0 kg
- Colour: Black
- Operating System: No operating system installed (flexibility to install your choice)
Operating System Considerations
Without a pre-installed operating system, you have complete flexibility to choose the platform that best suits your needs. This allows you to install a fresh copy of Windows, explore Linux distributions for cost-effective and customisable solutions, or implement specialised software environments. The freedom to select your own OS means you control licensing costs and can tailor the system precisely to your requirements, though it does require technical knowledge or IT support for installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This HP Compaq DX2710 is sold by Reboot IT, Australia's trusted refurbished technology specialist since 2001. Every unit undergoes Reboot IT's thorough testing process using cutting-edge diagnostic software to verify all features and functions perform to specification. As a certified refurbished computer, this desktop has been professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned to ensure reliable operation.
All units are verified refurb by Reboot IT's comprehensive quality control procedures, guaranteeing that each system meets strict performance standards before dispatch. This computer is backed by a 3-month warranty from Reboot IT, covering defects in materials and workmanship, providing peace of mind with your purchase.
Understanding Cosmetic Grades
Excellent Grade: Desktop PCs in Excellent condition are free from deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or any broken or missing pieces, ensuring a sleek and almost-new aesthetic appearance.
Good Grade: Desktop PCs in Good condition remain fully functional but may show light scratches and case wear, with possible small dings, dents, or paint chips that do not affect performance.
Both grades deliver identical performance and reliability—only the external cosmetic appearance differs.
Sustainable Choice
Choosing this certified refurbished HP Compaq DX2710 represents an environmentally responsible decision. By extending the life of quality computing equipment, you reduce electronic waste and minimise the environmental impact associated with manufacturing new devices. Reboot IT's refurbishment process gives enterprise-grade technology a second life whilst delivering exceptional value.
About Reboot IT
With over two decades of industry expertise since 2001, Reboot IT has established itself as one of Australia's premier suppliers of professionally refurbished computer equipment. Utilising cutting-edge testing software and comprehensive quality assurance protocols, Reboot IT ensures every certified refurbished device meets exacting standards for performance and reliability.
Upgrade your workspace affordably with this certified refurbished HP Compaq DX2710 Small Form Factor desktop from Reboot IT today.
Optical Drive |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 Months |
| Features | Optical Drive |
| Item Height | 100mm |
| RAM Size | 2GB |
| Graphics Processing Type | Integrated/On-Board Graphics |
| Chipset | None |
| Item Width | 175mm |
| Model | DX2710 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Resolution | None |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Release Date | Q1'08 |
| Processor Model | E8400 |
| Colour | Black |
| Item Weight | 8kgs |
| Storage Type | HDD (Hard Disk Drive) |
| Optical Drive | DVD/RW |
| Operating System Edition | None |
| SSD Capacity | None |
| Memory Type | DDR2 DIMM |
| Cores | 2 |
| Other Software | None |
| Brand | HP |
| L2 Cache | 6MB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Part Number | FH071PA |
| Screen Size | None |
| Maximum Ram Capacity | 8GB |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Motherboard Model | None |
| Series | HP DX2710 |
| Operating System | None |
| RAM Type | DDR2 DIMM |
| Most Suitable For | Casual Computing|Office |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0|VGA|Ethernet |
| Max Turbo Speed | 3.00GHz |
| MPN | None |
| Processor Speed | 3.00GHz |
| Release Year | 2008 |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 160GB |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics |
| Item Length | 400mm |
Refurbished Computers - Cosmetic Grading Guide
Our supplier's refurbished hardware is typically graded either "Excellent" or "Good", however, some legacy products were graded under a letter grading system (A, B, C). Please find the definitions for each grade below and contact us if you're uncertain of a device's grade.
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
"Excellent" Grade
Devices in this category appear like new, with very minor wear. Expect light or fine scratches on the screen that are shallow enough not to catch on a fingernail. The edge around the glass is virtually flawless, save for possible light scratching around the power port. The back plate may show light/fine scratches, including on the Apple logo, with any discoloration being minimal.
"Good" Grade
These devices are characterized by being fully tested and functional even if they have body scratches, minor paint chips, or a small hairline crack on the screen. Screens are free from dead pixels but may exhibit slight scratching from moderate use.
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
"Excellent" Grade - Laptops
Reserved for units that show barely any signs of previous use, these laptops may exhibit very minor scuffing or abrasions, associated only with minimal standard use. The keyboards show light wear, and importantly, the screens are pristine, free from any scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration, or blemishes.
"Excellent" Grade - Desktops
Desktop PCs in the "Excellent" grade category are free from deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or any broken/missing pieces, ensuring a sleek and almost-new aesthetic.
"Excellent" Grade - Monitors
"Excellent" grade is reserved for units that show evidence of very little to no previous use. Any wear on an "Excellent" Display, including housing/frame and/or external surfaces (i.e. Frame) is associated with standard minimal use. "Excellent" units may have minor scuffing and / or minor abrasions on plastics with from standard light previous use."Excellent" Displays will feature no scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration or blemishes. Units will only feature the standard minimal wear and tear that is associated with a used unit.
"Good" Grade - Laptops
"Good" laptops may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface or small hairline cracks in the bezel. Laptop screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle blemishes. "Good" Laptops will not feature cracks screens but may feature slight scratching, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
"Good" Grade - Desktops
"Good" grade desktops may have light scratches on external body and may feature more excessive unit housing and/or external case wear than "Excellent" units, including wear on case / lid. "Good" PCs may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface.
"Good" Grade - Monitors
Displays in the "Good" grade have been fully tested and are functional but may include scratches on body, small paint chips, minor cracks on body, loose and/or wobbly bases. "Good" Display screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle to moderate blemishes. "Good" Displays will not feature cracks on screens but may feature slight scratching on screen surfaces from moderate use or wear, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
Legacy letter grading
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
A Grade
- No chips, scratches or cracks on the front glass and housing
- No missing or alternative parts
- No sign of liquid damage
- Battery cannot be swollen
B Grade – Same as A Grade except:
- May have light scuffs but no chips or cracks
- Light scratches on housing or front glass
C-Grade – Same as B Grade except:
- Unlimited long shallow scratches on the front glass
- No chips or cracks on the front glass
- Unlimited scratches, chips/dents on back cover housing and corners
- Minor cracks allowed
- Customized housing and aftermarket covers allowed
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
A-Grade
- Overall excellent to very good cosmetic condition. Some may be pristine, others may have light scratches or minor blemishes
- Laptops may have some shiny areas around the keyboard such as the space bar, touchpad or touchpad buttons
- Keyboard keys will be in excellent condition
- Laptop and monitor screens will be blemish free
- Cosmetic blemishes will not impact the overall functionality or performance of the device
B-Grade
- Will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other imperfections
- Minor scratches and dents on the housing
- Laptops may have shiny keys or shiny surfaces around the keyboard however all characters will be legible
- Laptop and monitors screens will have imperfections such as minor scratches, minor chips and/or white spots. There will be no cracking on the screen
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than A Grade
C-Grade
- Same as B-Grade except may have unlimited scratches/blemishes on the screen
- May have cracks/chips or dents on the housing
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than B Grade
