{"product_id":"hp-compaq-elite-8300-sff-business-desktop-i5-3470-4gb-500gb-hdd-dvd-rw-no-os-wty","title":"HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF Business Desktop i5-3470 4GB 500GB HDD DVD-RW No OS 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\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eHP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF — i5-3470, 4GB, 500GB HDD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHP Compaq Elite 8300 Small Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven corporate desktop built on the quad-core \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-3470\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e4GB DDR3 RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e500GB hard drive\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eDVD-RW writer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It ships with \u003cstrong\u003eno operating system installed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for Linux, a corporate image or your own licence. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-Core i5-3470:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2GHz base with 3.6GHz Turbo Boost across four cores — real desktop silicon, not a low-power laptop chip, and still comfortable for office workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo OS — Install What You Need:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships clean. Deploy Linux, apply a corporate image or use your own volume licence without paying for software you would immediately overwrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500GB Hard Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of capacity for documents, archives and shared folders. Swap in a SATA SSD later if you want faster boots — the bays and cables are standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDVD-RW Writer Fitted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read and burn discs for OS installs, client deliverables and legacy media — no USB boot key required if you prefer optical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Monitor Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e DisplayPort and VGA outputs drive two screens at once, which is the cheapest genuine productivity upgrade most offices can make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour DIMM Slots for Cheap Upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e DDR3 memory is inexpensive and this chassis has four slots. Going from 4GB to 8GB or 16GB costs very little and extends the machine's useful life considerably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe i5-3470 is an Ivy Bridge quad-core running at 3.2GHz, and it remains a capable office processor. Word, Excel, PDF work, line-of-business applications and web browsing all run without complaint. It will not match a modern CPU on single-thread speed, but for the fleet roles these machines fill — reception, admin, kiosks, school labs, back-office terminals — the processor has never been the bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 4GB of DDR3 memory is the honest limitation of this particular configuration. It suits a focused, single-application workload well. If you plan to run a modern browser with many tabs alongside other software, budget for a memory upgrade — with four DIMM slots and DDR3 costing very little second-hand, taking this to 8GB or 16GB is trivial and makes an immediate difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStorage is a 500GB mechanical drive, chosen for capacity rather than speed. Boot times will be measured in tens of seconds rather than single digits. Cloning to a SATA SSD is the single most effective upgrade for a machine of this generation and takes under an hour. Connectivity covers the practical bases: dual display outputs, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and standard audio jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-3470 — 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge, 4 cores \/ 4 threads, 3.2GHz base, 3.6GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e4GB DDR3 (four DIMM slots — easily upgraded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e500GB SATA hard drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOptical Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eDVD-RW writer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eNone installed — supply your own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 2500 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eDisplayPort and VGA — dual monitor support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel Q77 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 and USB 2.0 (front and rear), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, audio in\/out, serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT certified refurbished warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLinux users wanting a cheap, extremely well-supported desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers who need Windows pre-installed and ready to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIT teams deploying volume licences across multiple units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGaming or GPU-accelerated 3D and rendering work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSchool labs, reception desks, kiosks and back-office terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUsers who need fast SSD boot times out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers who want maximum capacity per dollar and will add an SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWindows 11 — 3rd Gen processors are not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:26%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks — looks near-new at normal viewing distance. Fully tested and functional, inside and out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eLight wear, scuffs or sticker residue on the chassis. Cosmetically used but tested and performing identically to Grade A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes this come with Windows installed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo — this unit ships with no operating system. It is compatible with Windows 10 if you hold a licence, and with most Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Debian, all of which install cleanly on this hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWill it run Windows 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eNot officially. The Core i5-3470 is a 3rd Generation processor and falls well outside Microsoft's supported CPU list for Windows 11. Windows 10 or Linux are the practical choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I install from the DVD drive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. The DVD-RW drive is fully functional and will boot a Windows or Linux installation disc. You can also boot from a USB flash drive if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I upgrade the RAM and fit an SSD?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes to both. The chassis has four DDR3 DIMM slots, and a standard 2.5\" or 3.5\" SATA SSD drops straight in. Both upgrades are inexpensive and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it support two monitors?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. DisplayPort and VGA outputs run two displays at once. A DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter works if your monitor only has HDMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs a keyboard, mouse or monitor included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo. This listing is for the desktop unit only. We can quote separately on refurbished monitors and peripherals if you need a complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping arrangements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:20px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Backed by Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEvery HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF we sell is professionally tested, cleaned and certified by our in-house technicians in Melbourne. Every unit is checked end to end — processor, memory, hard drive, optical drive, ports and network. Your purchase includes a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering all hardware components. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and selling quality business technology since 2001 — over two decades of expertise behind every device. Need help? 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