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Desktops & Workstations buying guide

Your unique workstation needs Although workstation specifications can be pages long, there are a few key specifications you need to consider. Note: To make the workstation selection process easier, review the market segment solution pages link on the main workstations page. For each industry, HP recommends good, better, and best workstation configurations so you can balance your needs with your budget.		» Buying guides » Desktops & Workstations » Compare desktops » Compare workstations » Product information » Features to consider » Email this page

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The technical application you plan to run on a workstation will be the single biggest driver for the type or processor you need to purchase. Evaluate your application to find out if you need 32- or 64- bit processing as well as the recommended processor speed. Also, consider if you need a single processor or if your application needs to support dual processors. In addition to wide ranging support for single 32- bit processors, select HP workstations also support AMD Opertron or Xeon dual processors for 64-bit computing.

*Internet Price is the base price for online purchases direct from HP Canada. Product currently not sold online may be purchased from a HP authorized retailer. In this case, Internet Price is a suggested resale price. Your retailer may sell for less.


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