Step straight back to 2001 and the absolute peak of the turn-of-the-millennium Y2K translucent design boom with an authentic, museum-grade time capsule: an original Compaq Presario 5000 Series (Model 5430US) Desktop PC running its factory-original Windows XP installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this system exceptionally desirable for collectors, archivists, and retro enthusiasts: all proprietary Compaq motherboard chipset drivers, AGP display drivers, integrated audio codecs, dial-up communication drivers, and period OEM software suites (including Easy CD Creator, MS Money, and Compaq utilities) are completely intact and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Finished in Compaq’s legendary Y2K industrial design featuring an Arctic white chassis encased in a deep translucent indigo-blue faceplate with concentric ripple acoustic rings around the center emblem, an oversized tactile amber power button, and an integrated top storage bay/CD sleeve tray, the Presario 5000 is one of the most iconic PC designs of the early-2000s. Powered by an authentic Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processor running at 1.80GHz (Willamette/Northwood 400MHz FSB), 512MB of SDRAM/DDR RAM, and an internal 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive (70.6 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 54.6 GB of free space), this machine boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Version 2002, Service Pack 3) complete with the factory Compaq blue ring wallpaper!

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, an authentic bare-metal Pentium 4 Windows XP machine running native AGP hardware is the holy grail for turn-of-the-millennium classics that suffer from severe DRM blocks (SafeDisc/SecuROM), 16-bit installer bugs, scaling issues, or audio driver incompatibilities on modern operating systems. Backed by a dedicated AGP graphics card featuring 15-Pin Analog VGA and S-Video TV-Out, it effortlessly powers through era classics like Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, StarCraft: Brood War, Half-Life & Counter-Strike 1.6, Unreal Tournament (1999), The Sims (2000), RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2, Age of Empires II, Civilization III, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Max Payne, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Quake III Arena, and classic PopCap titles.

Built with a complete legacy drive array and period-accurate expansion capabilities:

• Upper 5.25" optical drive: Dedicated DVD-ROM reader drive with front manual volume wheel, headphone jack, and emergency eject pinhole

• Lower 5.25" optical drive: High-Speed CD-RW optical burner drive (ideal for direct disc-to-disc copying, disc archiving, and retro burning)

• Integrated 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette drive (essential for vintage floppy gaming, boot disks, and diskette imaging)

• Open secondary 3.5" external drive bay with matching beige cover

• Dedicated AGP Graphics Card with native analog VGA monitor output (crystal-clear, zero-lag image reproduction on vintage CRT monitors) and S-Video TV-Out

• Dedicated PCI IEEE 1394 FireWire expansion card featuring dual rear 6-pin FireWire ports (ideal for legacy digital video capture, camcorders, and iPod syncing)

• Dedicated PCI 56K internal data/fax modem card with dual RJ-11 phone/line jacks

• Full motherboard rear legacy I/O: dual PS/2 ports for vintage mechanical keyboards and ball mice, dual 9-pin RS-232 serial COM ports, DB-25 parallel printer port, dual USB ports, and 10/100 Ethernet networking

• Integrated 3.5mm analog audio jacks (Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone)

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Compaq Computer Corporation (Hewlett-Packard)

• Model: Presario 5000 Series / Presario 5430US (Serial Number: 3D21KKLNH10R / Part: 239254-001)

• Form Factor: Full Expandable Mid-Tower ATX PC Chassis with Translucent Blue Front Fascia

• Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium 4 Processor @ 1.80 GHz (1.79 GHz reported, Socket 478, 400 MHz FSB)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB SDRAM / DDR SDRAM

• Storage (HDD): 80 GB Class Ultra ATA / IDE Hard Drive (70.6 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~54.6 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: Dedicated AGP Graphics Expansion Card with 15-Pin Analog VGA and S-Video TV-Out

• Optical Drives Installed:

  • Upper Drive: 5.25" Tray-Loading DVD-ROM Optical Reader Drive

  • Lower Drive: 5.25" Tray-Loading High-Speed CD-RW Optical Burner Drive

• Floppy Drive: Integrated 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Diskette Drive

• Expansion Bays: 1 x Open 3.5" External Bay and internal 3.5" drive caddies

• Front Access Console:

  • Center Amber Power Button with Activity Indicator Halo

  • Hard Drive Activity LED Indicator

  • Translucent Indigo-Blue Faceplate with Concentric Circular Grille

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • Dedicated AGP Video Card: 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Monitor Output & 1 x S-Video Output Port

  • Dedicated FireWire Card: 2 x 6-Pin IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports

  • Dedicated PCI Modem Card: Dual RJ-11 Phone/Line Jacks

  • 2 x Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

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

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

  • 2 x 9-Pin RS-232 Serial COM Ports (COM1 & COM2)

  • 1 x DB-25 Parallel Printer Port (LPT1)

  • 3 x 3.5mm Color-Coded Audio Jacks (Microphone In, Line-In, Line-Out)

  • Standard 3-Prong AC Power Inlet with Wire Fan Grille and Internal Power Supply

• Case Badges: Original factory Intel Inside Pentium 4, Designed for Windows XP, Presario 5000 chin plate, and internal Microsoft COA label 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 period desktop utilities verified. The Intel Pentium 4 1.80GHz processor runs smooth and quiet, memory tests healthy, and the 80GB IDE hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy partition structure. The 3.5" floppy drive reads disks properly, both optical drives (DVD-ROM and CD-RW) actuate smoothly and read discs, cooling fans spin freely, and the dedicated AGP card outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage collector condition overall. The translucent indigo-blue front faceplate, white outer chassis, drive bezels, and steel side panels are structurally rock-solid with no missing case feet, broken doors, or cracked plastic. Shows light, authentic, uniform vintage patina, faint shelf wear, and minor surface marks consistent with careful storage and 25 years of age. Original front badges, embossed Compaq logo, internal product label (Presario 5430US / 3D21KKLNH10R), and the intact Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition COA sticker remain fully legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Compaq Presario 5430US Mid-Tower Desktop PC (Complete with Pentium 4 1.80GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, 3.5" floppy drive, dedicated AGP graphics card, and FireWire card)

• 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

Classic Y2K desktop PC towers feature sculpted plastic faceplates, delicate optical drives, floppy mechanisms, and heavy internal power supplies that require superior transit protection. This machine will be wrapped securely in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned generously with multiple thick layers of heavy-duty bubble padding, and boxed inside a rigid, double-walled container to guarantee safe delivery directly to your retro workbench.