Travel straight back to 2006 and the golden era of mid-2000s desktop computing with an authentic, wonderfully preserved home workhorse: an original Compaq Presario SR2006NX Mid-Tower PC running its factory-original Windows XP installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this machine exceptionally desirable for collectors, archivists, and retro enthusiasts: all proprietary Hewlett-Packard / Compaq motherboard chipset drivers, integrated ATI Radeon Xpress display acceleration, Realtek 8-channel high-definition audio codecs, and dial-up communication drivers are completely native and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Finished in Compaq’s classic two-tone black and silver mid-tower aesthetic with factory specification marketing badges still intact on the upper drive bezels, spring-loaded stealth optical drive doors, and an illuminated central power button, the Presario SR2000 series was engineered for dependable home productivity, entertainment, and retro gaming. Powered by an authentic high-frequency Intel Celeron D Processor 356 clocked at 3.33GHz (LGA775, Cedar Mill 65nm architecture, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB), 512MB of DDR2 RAM (448 MB recognized after integrated video memory allocation), and an internal 80GB SATA hard drive (67.4 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 53.8 GB of free space), this tower boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Version 2002, Service Pack 3) complete with the factory Compaq orange wallpaper and period desktop software!

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and software archivists, an authentic bare-metal Windows XP machine is the sweet spot for late-1990s through mid-2000s classics that run into DRM blocks (SafeDisc/SecuROM), 16-bit installer bugs, scaling issues, or audio driver incompatibilities on modern operating systems. Backed by integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 graphics, it effortlessly powers through era classics like The Sims & The Sims 2, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2, Half-Life 2, Warcraft III, StarCraft: Brood War, Age of Empires II, Civilization III & IV, Far Cry, Doom 3, Quake III Arena, Unreal Tournament 2004, and classic PopCap games.

Built in a full, versatile mid-tower chassis, it provides exceptional peripheral connectivity and future upgrade potential:

• Integrated CD-Writer / DVD-ROM combo optical drive with spring-loaded stealth eject bay

• Open secondary 5.25" expansion bay with spring-loaded stealth eject lever

• Front convenience panel featuring two USB 2.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack

• Full motherboard rear I/O: 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet networking, coaxial digital audio out, dual PS/2 legacy ports for vintage mechanical keyboards and ball mice, full 5.1/7.1 surround analog audio jacks, and native analog VGA video output (ideal for connecting directly to external CRT gaming monitors or vintage 4:3 LCDs)

• Dedicated PCI 56K internal data/fax modem card with RJ-11 jack

• Open full-height PCI Express x16 graphics card slot ready for a dedicated vintage GPU upgrade

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard Company / Compaq

• Model: Presario SR2006NX Desktop PC (Product Code: RB564AA)

• Form Factor: Full Expandable Mid-Tower ATX PC Chassis

• Processor (CPU): Intel Celeron D Processor 356 @ 3.33 GHz (LGA775, Cedar Mill 65nm Architecture, 512KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB, Physical Address Extension)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (448 MB usable after shared video allocation)

• Storage (HDD): 80 GB Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive (67.4 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~53.8 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Version 2002, Service Pack 3, Original Factory Installation with all period drivers present and fully configured)

• Graphics: Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics Controller with 15-Pin Analog VGA Output

• Optical Drive: Integrated 5.25" Tray-Loading CD-Writer / DVD-ROM Combo Optical Drive

• Expansion Bays: 1 x Open 5.25" Optical Expansion Bay & Open Internal 3.5" Drive Bays

• Front Access Console:

  • 2 x Front-Facing High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports

  • Front 3.5mm Headphone Output Audio Jack

  • Center Power Button with Status Indicator LED and Hard Drive Activity Light

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output (ideal for CRT gaming)

  • 4 x High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports

  • 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Network LAN Jack

  • 2 x PS/2 Legacy Ports (Color-coded for Keyboard & Mouse)

  • Coaxial Digital Audio Output (RCA Jack)

  • Full 6-Port Surround Analog Audio Jacks (Side, Rear, C/Sub, Mic, Line-Out, Line-In)

  • Dedicated PCI Modem Card (RJ-11 Phone/Line Jack)

  • Open Full-Height PCI Express x16 Slot (ready for dedicated GPU upgrades) + PCI Slots

  • Standard 3-Prong AC Power Inlet with 115V/230V Voltage Selector Switch and Internal Power Supply

• Case Badges: Original factory Graphics by ATI, Intel Celeron D, Windows XP, and front retail specification stickers intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into its original factory installation of Windows XP Home Edition SP3 with all native Compaq drivers and system utilities verified. The Intel Celeron D 3.33GHz processor runs cool and responsive, memory tests healthy, and the 80GB SATA hard drive reads and writes cleanly with an intact partition structure. Front and rear USB ports respond promptly, the combo optical drive ejects smoothly, cooling fans spin freely, and the onboard VGA port outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition overall. The black front bezel, silver outer surround, and black steel chassis are structurally solid with no broken doors, missing covers, or cracked plastic. Shows light, normal cosmetic surface marks and faint shelf wear consistent with careful handling and vintage age (factory retail marketing specification stickers remain preserved on the front faceplate). Original front badges, embossed Compaq logo, rear chassis stamping (13G025173010H2), and rear barcode label remain intact and legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Compaq Presario SR2006NX Mid-Tower Desktop PC (Complete with Celeron D 3.33GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, combo optical drive, and internal power supply)

• Standard Heavy-Duty AC Power Cable

• Note: The external NEC monitor and video cables shown in testing photos are for demonstration purposes only and are NOT included.

Professional Packaging & Shipping Notice

Mid-tower desktop PCs house mechanical hard drives, optical drives, internal power supplies, and heavy steel chassis frames that require robust transit protection. This machine will be wrapped securely in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned generously with thick layers of heavy-duty bubble padding, and boxed inside a rigid, double-walled container to guarantee safe delivery directly to your retro workbench.