Question 1

does this computer come with win 7 pro?

Accepted Answer

My order arrived with a sticker on the box that specifically stated this computer comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Professional and also includes media (a set of CDs in the box) for Windows 8 professional.

Upon opening the box and booting the machine I did find it to have Windows 7 Professional 64 bit installed and in the box a set of Windows 8 Pro recovery CDs.

Question 2

Where is the Windows product key ? Mine did not come with one .

Accepted Answer

Mine did not either in violation of Microsoft Policy. I used a key finder to extract it from the registry.

Question 3

How much mega bits per second can this system receive? my current system receives up 50, but I can get 1000 from my internet provider.

Accepted Answer

That all depends on your network infrastructure. In our office, we use gigabit Ethernet cables to connect our PCs. The Ethernet port on this desktop is capable of receiving gigabit (up to 1000 Mbit/sec) transfer speeds. However, if your router, modem, or network cables can't deliver gigabit speeds, then you're out of luck.

Question 4

Is the Motherboard a standard form factor? Could I pull this machine out of its case and mount in another?

Accepted Answer

It looks like a standard Micro ATX mainboard that could be removed and used in another build.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

What does this mean: 1TB HDD Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit / Windows 7 Professional downgrade?

Accepted Answer

It means the computer comes with the right's to downgrade from Windows 8 back to Windows 7 if you would like.  When I purchased this it actually came with Windows 7 on it already and I can now upgrade it to windows 8 if I would like to. (By reinstalling Windows)  In short, the Windows 8 Professional product key works for both installing Windows 7 & 8 on this computer.

Question 6

physical size of the tower?

Accepted Answer

The size is 14" x 6 1/2" X 14"   Good luck    Bob H

Question 7

Is the Windows 7 Pro 64-bit?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Also comes packed with 5 CD's of Windows 8 64-bit software if you want to install it.  My "IT" guy from work advised against it.

Question 8

I am looking to use this with a video editing program that requires:
Quad core processor 2.8 GHz or better, 4GB RAM, and a graphics card at least 512 MB VRAM.
It looks like this model qualifies, but can you verify the Quad core part, and the graphics card part?

Accepted Answer

This PC will not work for video editing. It is a standard business class machine not meant for heavy video. Onboard integrated vid card. Plus processor itself is not powerful enough.

Question 9

Is this computer wireless only, or does it also have a port for a network cable?

Accepted Answer

It has both wireless and integrated NIC.

Question 10

Just purchased this and it came with Windows 7.  Where is the Windows 8 as indicated?

Accepted Answer

Disks are in the box in plastic bag, and since it's a licensed downgrade doing a upgrade to Win8 can be done through Windows Anytime upgrade.

Brand	HP
Series	Business Desktop
Model	Pro 3500 (C9J26UT#ABA)

Type	Business Desktops & Workstations
Form Factor	Mid Tower
Usage	Business
Processor	Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz
Processor Main Features	64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor	3 MB L3 Cache
Memory	4 GB DDR3 1333
Storage	1 TB SATA 7200 RPM
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 2500
Wireless Card	HP WLAN 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 MCard
Keyboard	Universal USB Wired W8 Keyboar US
Mouse	HP USB Optical Mouse ECO
Operating System	Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit / Windows 7 Professional downgrade

CPU Type	Intel Core i3
CPU Name	Intel Core i3-3240
L3 Cache Per CPU	3 MB
CPU Main Features	64 bit Dual Core Processor

GPU/VGA Type	Intel HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Interface	Integrated video

Memory Capacity	4GB DDR3
Memory Speed	DDR3 1333
Maximum Memory Supported	8 GB

HP Desktop PC Business Desktop Pro 3500 (C9J26UT#ABA) Intel Core i3-3240 4GB DDR3 1TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 2500 Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit / Windows 7 Professional downgrade

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Video Ports	1 VGA, 1 DVI
Rear USB	4 x USB 2.0
RJ45	1 port
Rear Audio Ports	2 ports

External Bays	1 x 5.25"
Internal Bays	1 x 3.5"
PCI Slots (Available/Total)	1 PCIe x16 3 PCIe x1 1 mini PCIe

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