Travel straight back to the late 2000s and the golden era of desktop computing with an authentic, quad-core multimedia battlestation: an original HP Pavilion Mid-Tower PC running its factory-original Windows 7 Professional installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this machine exceptionally desirable for collectors, archivists, and retro enthusiasts: all proprietary Hewlett-Packard chipset drivers, Intel GMA display drivers, Realtek high-definition audio codecs, and front 15-in-1 card reader profiles are completely native and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Finished in HP’s signature glossy piano-black front fascia with chrome perimeter accent trim, smooth drop-down convenience doors, and a top power button, this mid-tower was engineered as a high-performance family and entertainment hub. Powered by an authentic 45nm quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor running at 2.33GHz (4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB, 4 true physical cores), a massive 8.00 GB of DDR2 RAM, and a spacious 1TB SATA hard drive (931 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 910 GB of free space), this system boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit (Service Pack 1)!

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, an authentic bare-metal 64-bit Windows 7 machine is an essential bridge for running turn-of-the-decade DirectX 9, 10, and 11 classics that suffer from modern OS DRM blocks, scaling glitches, or crash-to-desktop errors on Windows 10/11. Backed by 4 physical cores and 8GB of memory, it effortlessly handles era favorites like Fallout: New Vegas, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Civilization V, StarCraft II, BioShock 2, The Sims 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Unlike cramped compact PCs, this mid-tower chassis provides exceptional versatility and expansion potential:

• Integrated Multimedia Optical Drive (DVD±RW) with spring-loaded stealth eject door

• Open secondary 5.25" expansion bay

• Integrated 15-in-1 digital media card reader (SmartMedia/xD, SD/Mini/MMC/RS/Plus/Mobile, CompactFlash I/II/MD, MS/PRO/Duo)

• Lower front convenience panel featuring dual USB 2.0 ports and 3.5mm audio jacks

• Dedicated PCIe internal Wi-Fi wireless card with dual rear antenna gold SMA connectors

• Full rear I/O connectivity: 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, 6-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire, gigabit Ethernet networking, dual PS/2 legacy ports for vintage keyboards and mice, optical/coaxial digital audio out, 7.1 surround analog audio, and native analog VGA video output (ideal for connecting directly to external CRT gaming monitors or vintage 4:3 LCDs)

• Open full-height PCIe x16 graphics card slot ready for a dedicated vintage GPU upgrade

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard Company (HP)

• Model: HP Pavilion Desktop PC (Elite / a6000 Series Chassis Architecture)

• Form Factor: Expandable Full Mid-Tower ATX PC

• Processor (CPU): Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz (Yorkfield 45nm Architecture, 4MB L2 Cache, 1333 MHz FSB, 4 Cores / 4 Threads)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 8.00 GB DDR2 SDRAM

• Storage (HDD): 1.0 TB SATA Hard Drive (931 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~910 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Operating System, Service Pack 1, Original Factory Installation with all drivers configured)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA Graphics Controller with 15-Pin Analog VGA Output

• Optical Drive: Integrated 5.25" Tray-Loading Multimedia Optical Drive (DVD±RW / CD-RW Multi-Burner)

• Front Access Console & Media:

  • Upper Section: Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader (SM/xD, SD/MMC/Plus, CF I/II, MS/PRO/Duo)

  • Lower Drop-Down Section: 2 x Front-Facing High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports, 3.5mm Headphone Out & Microphone In Audio Jacks

  • Top Power Switch with Illuminated Indicator LED

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output

  • 4 x High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports

  • 1 x 6-Pin IEEE 1394 FireWire Port

  • 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Network LAN Jack

  • 2 x PS/2 Legacy Ports (Color-coded for Keyboard & Mouse)

  • Digital Audio Out (Coaxial RCA & Optical S/PDIF Out)

  • Full 6-Port Surround Analog Audio Jacks (Color-Coded Line-In, Line-Out, Mic, Center/Sub, Rear, Side)

  • Installed PCIe Wi-Fi Card with Dual Gold SMA Antenna Terminals

  • 1 x Open Full-Height PCIe x16 Slot (ready for dedicated GPU upgrades) + PCI Slots

  • Standard 3-Prong AC Power Inlet with 115V/230V Voltage Selector Switch

• Case Badges: Original factory Intel Core 2 Quad and Windows Vista front case badges intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into its original factory installation of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit with all drivers fully verified. The quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz processor runs cool and responsive, all 8GB of RAM test healthy, and the 1TB hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy partition. All front and rear USB ports respond promptly, the optical drive ejects and reads smoothly, cooling fans spin freely, and the onboard VGA port outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition overall. The glossy black front fascia, silver trim accents, and black steel chassis are structurally solid with no broken covers, missing feet, or cracked plastic. The glossy front panel shows light, normal cosmetic surface marks, faint shelf wear, and hairline finish scuffs consistent with careful handling and vintage age. Original front case badges and rear chassis stamping (13P1-0IB0V11) remain intact and legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• HP Pavilion Mid-Tower Desktop PC (Complete with Core 2 Quad Q8200 CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD±RW, card reader, and Wi-Fi card)

• Standard Heavy-Duty AC Power Cable

• Note: The external NEC monitor and video cables shown in testing photos are for demonstration purposes only and are NOT included.

Professional Packaging & Shipping Notice

Mid-tower desktop PCs house mechanical hard drives, optical drives, internal power supplies, and heavy steel frames that require robust transit protection. This machine will be wrapped securely in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned generously with multiple thick layers of heavy-duty bubble padding, and boxed inside a rigid, double-walled container to guarantee safe delivery directly to your retro workbench.