Compaq Deskpro ENS C500 Desktop PC Intel Celeron 500MHz 128MB RAM 6.4GB HDD

Compaq Deskpro ENS C500 Desktop PC Intel Celeron 500MHz 128MB RAM 6.4GB HDD

The Compaq Deskpro ENS C500 is a small-form-factor desktop computer built around an Intel Celeron 500MHz processor. This unit carries 128MB of RAM and a 6.4GB hard drive, and has been tested by our technician and confirmed to be in good working order. The configuration code on the unit label reads ENS/C500/6a/5/64 US (internal Compaq model PD1030).

Specifications & What's Included

• Make / Model: Compaq Deskpro ENS C500 (PD1030)
• Configuration Code: ENS/C500/6a/5/64 US
• Processor: Intel Celeron 500MHz
• RAM: 128MB
• Hard Drive: 6.4GB HDD
• Optical Drive: CD-ROM drive (front bay)
• Floppy Drive: 3.5-inch floppy drive
• Form Factor: Small form factor / low-profile desktop
• Rear Ports: Parallel, USB, Serial, PS/2 keyboard & mouse, VGA
• Power: IEC AC inlet (rear)
• Includes: Computer unit only — no monitor, keyboard, mouse, or cables

Applications

The Compaq Deskpro ENS series was a mainstream business desktop line produced in the late 1990s and was a staple of corporate office environments throughout that era. The ENS (Enhanced Network System) designation reflected its positioning as a managed, network-ready machine for enterprise deployments. At 500MHz with a Celeron processor, this unit dates from roughly 1999–2000, a period when Compaq's Deskpro line dominated office workstations before the HP merger. Today these machines are used for legacy software compatibility testing, retro computing, running 16-bit Windows or DOS applications, and industrial environments where older control software requires period-appropriate hardware. The small form factor chassis was designed to sit on or under a desk with minimal footprint, and the rear port complement — parallel, serial, PS/2, and VGA — matches the peripheral standards of its era.