Travel straight back to 2001 and the launch of the Windows XP era with an authentic, beautifully preserved multimedia battlestation: an original HP Pavilion 7955 Mid-Tower 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 Hewlett-Packard Intel 845 chipset drivers, dedicated AGP display acceleration, integrated audio codecs with legacy Gameport support, IEEE 1394 FireWire controllers, and drop-down front port interfaces are completely native and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Finished in HP’s iconic two-tone silver and deep-charcoal curved mid-tower casing featuring the classic top disc storage recess, drop-down front access door, round silver power medallion, and signature HP Pavilion 7955 badging, the 7900 series represents the pinnacle of early-2000s family computing. Powered by an authentic Socket 423/478 Intel Pentium 4 processor running at 1.50GHz (1.49 GHz reported, 400MHz FSB, 256KB L2 cache), an upgraded 512MB of high-speed SDRAM, and an internal 40GB Ultra ATA IDE hard drive (32.8 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 14.8 GB of free space), this tower boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Version 2002, Service Pack 2) complete with classic desktop utilities and 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 output, it effortlessly powers through era classics like The Sims & The Sims 2, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2, Half-Life & Counter-Strike 1.6, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, StarCraft: Brood War, Age of Empires II, Civilization III, Max Payne, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Quake III Arena, Unreal Tournament (1999), and classic PopCap titles.

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

• Upper 5.25" optical drive: hp cd-writer optical burner drive with spring-loaded stealth eject bay

• Lower 5.25" optical drive: Dedicated dvd-rom optical reader drive with spring-loaded stealth door (ideal for direct disc-to-disc copying and retro DVD playback)

• Integrated 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette drive with manual eject button (essential for vintage floppy gaming, boot disks, and retro diskette archiving)

• Concealed lower drop-down hatch featuring a front 9-pin RS-232 serial COM port, dual USB ports, and a front IEEE 1394 FireWire port

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

• Dedicated PCI IEEE 1394 FireWire card featuring dual rear FireWire ports (ideal for legacy digital video capture, vintage camcorders, and external storage)

• 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, a rear 9-pin RS-232 serial COM port, DB-25 parallel printer port, dual rear USB ports, 10/100 Ethernet networking, and an integrated 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI interface (essential for vintage analog flight sticks and MIDI synthesizers)

• Integrated 3-jack color-coded analog audio (Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone) plus an auxiliary audio connector

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard Company (HP)

• Model: Pavilion 7955 / Pavilion 7900 Series (System Number: P5269A / Serial Number: MX13669358)

• Form Factor: Full Expandable Mid-Tower ATX PC Chassis with Sculpted Front Bezel and Drop-Down Port Hatch

• Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium 4 CPU @ 1500 MHz / 1.50 GHz (1.49 GHz reported, Socket 423/478, 400 MHz FSB, 256 KB L2 Cache)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB PC133 SDRAM (Upgraded from factory 256MB)

• Storage (HDD): 40 GB Class Ultra ATA / IDE Hard Drive (32.8 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~14.8 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Version 2002, Service Pack 2, Original Factory Installation with all period drivers present and fully configured)

• Graphics: Dedicated 4X AGP Graphics Expansion Card with 15-Pin Analog VGA Output

• Optical Drives Installed:

  • Upper Drive: 5.25" hp cd-writer Internal Tray-Loading Optical Burner Drive

  • Lower Drive: 5.25" dvd-rom Internal Tray-Loading Optical Reader Drive

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

• Front Access Console (Behind Drop-Down Hatch):

  • 1 x Front-Facing 9-Pin RS-232 Serial COM Port

  • 2 x Front-Facing High-Speed USB Ports

  • 1 x Front-Facing IEEE 1394 FireWire Port

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

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

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

  • Dedicated FireWire Card: 2 x IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports

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

  • 2 x Rear 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)

  • 1 x Rear 9-Pin RS-232 Serial COM Port

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

  • 1 x 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI Connector (for vintage analog joysticks)

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

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

• Case Badges: Original factory Designed for Microsoft Windows XP front case badge and HP Pavilion 7955 lower model plate 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 SP2 with all native HP drivers, AGP graphics acceleration, and system utilities verified. The Intel Pentium 4 1.50GHz processor runs cool and responsive, upgraded 512MB memory tests healthy, and the 40GB IDE hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy NTFS partition structure. The 3.5" floppy drive reads media properly, both optical drives (CD-writer and DVD-ROM) actuate smoothly and read discs, the front drop-down hatch opens and latches firmly, cooling fans spin freely, and the dedicated AGP graphics card outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage collector condition overall. The two-tone silver and charcoal front bezel, curved drive doors, top casing, and heavy steel side panels are structurally solid with no broken doors, missing case feet, or cracked plastic. Shows light, normal cosmetic surface marks, faint shelf wear, and minor hairline scuffs consistent with careful home use and vintage age. Original front badge, embossed HP logo, rear manufacturing barcode label (P5269A / MX13669358), and rear port labeling remain intact and fully legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• HP Pavilion 7955 Mid-Tower Desktop PC (Complete with Pentium 4 1.5GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, CD-writer, DVD-ROM drive, 3.5" floppy drive, dedicated AGP graphics card, FireWire card, and PCI modem)

• 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, dual optical drives, floppy drive assemblies, dedicated AGP/PCI cards, and heavy steel 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.