Description
Compaq Deskpro EN DPENM-P500 Tower PC PIII 550MHz 128MB 10GB CD PD1006
The Compaq Deskpro EN DPENM-P500 is a late-1990s tower desktop PC built around the Intel Pentium III 550MHz processor. Part of Compaq's Deskpro EN (Enhanced) line — Series PD1006 — it was designed as a business-class desktop offering solid expandability through a generous set of ISA, PCI, and AGP expansion slots. No operating system is installed; the hard drive is present but will require OS installation before use.
Specifications & What's Included
- Processor: Intel Pentium III (PIII) — 550 MHz
- RAM: 128 MB SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 10 GB IDE (no operating system installed)
- Optical Drive: CD-ROM
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5-inch
- Expansion Slots: 2x ISA, 5x PCI, 1x AGP
- Rear I/O: Parallel port, 2x serial (DB9), VGA port, 2x PS/2 (keyboard/mouse)
- Form Factor: Tower
- Series: Deskpro EN — PD1006
- Model/Config: DPENM-P500/10.0/N4C
- Made in the USA (per rear label)
- No keyboard, mouse, or monitor included
Applications
The Compaq Deskpro EN series was a mainstay of late-1990s corporate computing, widely deployed in offices, government agencies, and educational institutions through the Windows 98 and Windows NT/2000 era. With two ISA slots alongside five PCI and one AGP slot, this tower is well suited for legacy software environments, industrial control applications that depend on ISA-bus expansion cards, retro computing enthusiasts, and vintage PC hobbyists. The Pentium III 550MHz platform supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and 2000, making it compatible with a wide range of period software and hardware. The AGP slot accommodates period graphics upgrades, and the five PCI slots leave ample room for network, sound, or SCSI cards.
This Compaq Deskpro EN DPENM-P500 Tower Desktop PC is in used condition. The case shows visible scuffs and scratches, most notably a cluster of deep scratches on the side panel as seen in the photos. The drive bays, rear ports, and expansion slot area appear intact. The unit has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but it was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. No operating system is installed. Please review all photos and contact us with any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Compaq |
Model: |
DPENM-P500 |
MPN: |
DPENM-P500/10.0/N4C |
Series: |
Deskpro EN PD1006 |
Type: |
Tower Desktop Computer |
SKU: |
37209 |
Processor: |
Intel Pentium III 550MHz |
Processor Speed: |
550 MHz |
Processor Brand: |
Intel |
Processor Type: |
Pentium III (PIII) |
RAM: |
128 MB |
Memory Type: |
SDRAM |
Hard Drive Capacity: |
10 GB |
Hard Drive Interface: |
IDE |
Optical Drive: |
CD-ROM |
Floppy Drive: |
1.44 MB 3.5-inch Floppy Drive |
Expansion Slots: |
2x ISA, 5x PCI, 1x AGP |
ISA Slots: |
2 |
PCI Slots: |
5 |
AGP Slot: |
1 |
Form Factor: |
Tower |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Tower only — no OS, no keyboard, no mouse, no monitor included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Compaq Deskpro EN DPENM-P500 Tower PC shows scuffs and scratches on the case (visible in photos). Not tested at our facility; pulled from a working environment. No OS installed. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |