HP Compaq 8000 Elite Desktop PC Core 2 Duo E8400 4GB DVDRW No HDD Barebones Wty

HP Compaq 8000 Elite SFF — Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, No Drive, No OS

The HP Compaq 8000 Elite SFF is a compact business desktop powered by a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB DDR3 RAM. It ships barebones — no storage drive, no drive caddy, and no operating system — giving you a clean base to configure exactly how you need. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

Key Benefits

• Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 — Dual-Core Performance: 3.0GHz handles Office, web browsing, email, and standard business workloads.
• 4GB DDR3 RAM — Expandable to 16GB: Straightforward memory upgrades via the DIMM slots.
• No Drive & No Caddy Included: Ships barebones with no storage drive and no hard-drive caddy/tray. To fit a 2.5"/3.5" drive you'll need the matching HP SFF caddy, sold separately — inexpensive and widely available on eBay.
• No OS — Deploy Your Own: Install Windows 10 or a Linux distribution to match your deployment.
• DVD-RW Optical Drive: Built-in disc read/write for OS installation and data backup.
• Dual Display Ready: DisplayPort and VGA support dual-monitor setups.

Performance in Use

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400's dual-core configuration handles typical office workloads comfortably — Microsoft Office alongside a browser with multiple tabs, email, and a video call. Suited to light office productivity, web browsing, and multimedia playback.

This machine ships with no storage drive and no caddy/tray. Add your own 2.5"/3.5" SATA drive (with the appropriate HP SFF caddy, available on eBay) — fitting a SATA SSD drops boot times dramatically. The rear I/O covers keyboard, mouse, printer, network, and dual-display needs without a hub.

Technical Specifications

Model	HP Compaq 8000 Elite SFF
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (Core 2 Duo, 2 cores / 2 threads, 3.0GHz)
RAM	4GB DDR3 (expandable to 16GB)
Storage	No drive included — no caddy/tray supplied
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500 (integrated)
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Connectivity	USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, audio
Operating System	No OS installed
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF)
Warranty	12 months — Reboot IT warranty

Is It Right for You?

✓ Best For Budget office or reception workstations IT departments deploying a custom OS image Point-of-sale or kiosk deployments Buyers supplying their own drive + caddy Linux projects or home labs

✗ Not For Buyers wanting a ready-to-run PC (no drive, caddy or OS included) Anyone who can't source a drive caddy separately Modern DDR4 / NVMe performance needs Gaming or GPU-intensive applications

Condition Grades

Grade	Condition Description
A — Excellent	Minimal cosmetic wear. Fully tested and functional. May have very light surface marks only visible under close inspection. Professionally cleaned and reset.
B — Good	Light to moderate cosmetic wear (scratches or scuffs on chassis). Fully functional. Tested and reset. Excellent value grade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include a hard drive or a caddy?

No — this unit ships barebones with no storage drive and no drive caddy/tray. To install a 2.5"/3.5" SATA drive you'll need to purchase the correct HP SFF caddy separately; these are inexpensive and readily available on eBay.

Does it come with an operating system?

No — no OS is installed. You can install Windows 10 or a Linux distribution. The BIOS is ready for OS installation.

Can the RAM be upgraded?

Yes. This model supports up to 16GB DDR3. Upgrading RAM is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve multitasking on this platform.

How many monitors does it support?

Two monitors simultaneously via DisplayPort and VGA on the rear panel — Intel GMA 4500 (integrated) handles dual displays without a discrete card.

Is this covered by a warranty?

Yes — every unit sold by Reboot IT includes a 12-month warranty covering hardware defects and component failure. Our Melbourne-based team has been professionally refurbishing IT equipment since 2001.