{"product_id":"hp-compaq-elite-8300-desktop-pc-i5-3470-2gb-dvdrw-no-hdd-no-os-barebones-wty","title":"HP Compaq Elite 8300 Desktop PC i5-3470 2GB DVDRW No HDD No OS Barebones | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eHP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF — Intel Core i5-3470, No Drive, No OS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF is a compact business desktop powered by a Intel Core i5-3470 3rd Gen processor with 2GB DDR3 RAM. It ships \u003cstrong\u003ebarebones\u003c\/strong\u003e — no storage drive, \u003cstrong\u003eno drive caddy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no operating system — giving you a clean base to configure exactly how you need. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-3470 — Quad-Core Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2GHz base, 3.6GHz Turbo handles Office, web browsing, email, and standard business workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2GB DDR3 RAM — Expandable to 16GB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straightforward memory upgrades via the DIMM slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Drive \u0026amp; No Caddy Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships barebones with no storage drive and \u003cstrong\u003eno hard-drive caddy\/tray\u003c\/strong\u003e. To fit a 2.5\"\/3.5\" drive you'll need the matching HP SFF caddy, sold separately — inexpensive and widely available on eBay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo OS — Deploy Your Own:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install Windows 10 or a Linux distribution to match your deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDVD-RW Optical Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in disc read\/write for OS installation and data backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Display Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e DisplayPort and VGA support dual-monitor setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Intel Core i5-3470's quad-core configuration handles typical office workloads comfortably — Microsoft Office alongside a browser with multiple tabs, email, and a video call. The Ivy Bridge quad-core handles Microsoft 365, browsing, and standard business software without difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis machine ships with \u003cstrong\u003eno storage drive and no caddy\/tray\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-3470 (3rd Gen, 4 cores \/ 4 threads, 3.2GHz base, 3.6GHz Turbo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2GB DDR3 (expandable to 16GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo drive included — no caddy\/tray supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 2500 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eOptical Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDVD-RW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo OS installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;width:50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2d8a4e;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBudget office or reception workstations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIT departments deploying a custom OS image\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoint-of-sale or kiosk deployments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuyers supplying their own drive + caddy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinux projects or home labs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;vertical-align:top;width:50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuyers wanting a ready-to-run PC (no drive, caddy or OS included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who can't source a drive caddy separately\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern DDR4 \/ NVMe performance needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaming or GPU-intensive applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #004d8a;text-align:left;width:28%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #004d8a;text-align:left;\"\u003eCondition Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic wear. Fully tested and functional. May have very light surface marks only visible under close inspection. Professionally cleaned and reset.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight to moderate cosmetic wear (scratches or scuffs on chassis). Fully functional. Tested and reset. Excellent value grade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it include a hard drive or a caddy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:2px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo — this unit ships barebones with no storage drive and \u003cstrong\u003eno drive caddy\/tray\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it come with an operating system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:2px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo — no OS is installed. You can install Windows 10 or a Linux distribution. The BIOS is ready for OS installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan the RAM be upgraded?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:2px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. This model supports up to 16GB DDR3. Upgrading RAM is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve multitasking on this platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow many monitors does it support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:2px;color:#444;\"\u003eTwo monitors simultaneously via DisplayPort and VGA on the rear panel — Intel HD Graphics 2500 (integrated) handles dual displays without a discrete card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs this covered by a warranty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:2px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border:1px solid #0060a9;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eThis HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF is covered by a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against hardware faults and component failure. 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