Travel straight back to 2006 and the golden era of ultra-compact computing with an authentic, highly collectible desktop time capsule: an original HP Pavilion Slimline s7400n SFF PC running its factory-original Windows XP installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this machine far more desirable for serious retro tech enthusiasts and collectors: all proprietary HP chipset drivers, audio codecs, and specialized hardware controllers are completely native and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Sporting HP’s signature mid-2000s two-tone metallic silver and dark gray Slimline aesthetic, central sliding door, and lower power medallion, this micro-tower was engineered to deliver full desktop functionality in a fraction of the space. Powered by an energy-efficient Intel Celeron M processor running at 1.60GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM (0.99 GB recognized after shared video allocation), and an expansive 320GB SATA hard drive (298 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 293 GB of free space), this PC boots swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Version 2002, Service Pack 2) complete with the iconic default "Bliss" rolling-hills wallpaper.

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, an authentic, bare-metal Windows XP environment is an absolute necessity. It bypasses modern OS DRM blocks (SafeDisc/SecuROM), broken DirectDraw wrappers, 16-bit installer crashes, and audio driver incompatibilities that ruin classic games on Windows 10/11. It natively runs era-defining turn-of-the-millennium blockbusters and classic PC gems like The Sims & The Sims 2, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2, Warcraft III, StarCraft: Brood War, Age of Empires II, Civilization III, Half-Life, and classic PopCap games.

Despite its remarkably small footprint, it offers exceptional connectivity: an integrated front 9-in-1 digital media card reader, front and rear USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 FireWire, dual PS/2 legacy ports for vintage mechanical keyboards and ball mice, digital coaxial S/PDIF audio out, full 7.1-channel surround analog audio, 10/100 Ethernet networking, and native analog VGA video output (ideal for connecting directly to external CRT monitors or vintage 4:3 LCD displays).

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard (HP)

• Model: Pavilion Slimline s7400n PC (Series: Pavilion s7000)

• Form Factor: Ultra-Compact Small Form Factor (SFF) Slimline Micro-Tower

• Processor (CPU): Intel Celeron M Processor @ 1.60 GHz (Yonah Architecture, 1MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 1.00 GB DDR2 SDRAM (0.99 GB usable)

• Storage (HDD): 320 GB Class SATA Hard Drive (298 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~293 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Original Factory Installation with all period-correct drivers fully configured)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA 950) with Analog VGA Output

• Front Access Panel & Media (Upper Section):

  • Integrated 9-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS/Pro, SM, xD, CompactFlash I/II, MicroDrive)

  • 1 x Front-Facing High-Speed USB 2.0 Port

  • 3.5mm Headphone Output Audio Jack

  • Central Power Switch with Status Indicator LED

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output

  • 4 x High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports

  • 1 x 6-Pin IEEE 1394 FireWire Port

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

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

  • 1 x Digital Coaxial S/PDIF Audio Output

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

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

• Case Badges: Original factory Intel Celeron M Inside and Designed for Microsoft Windows XP / Windows Vista Capable case badges intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into its original factory installation of Windows XP Professional SP2 with the iconic "Bliss" desktop ready to go. The Intel Celeron M 1.60GHz processor runs whisper-quiet and cool, memory tests healthy, and the 320GB hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy partition. Front and rear USB ports respond promptly, internal cooling fans spin freely, and the onboard VGA port outputs a crisp, clear video signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition overall. The silver and dark gray Slimline casing is structurally solid with no broken feet or cracked frame tabs. Shows minor, normal cosmetic surface marks and light shelf wear consistent with age and careful handling (minor marker notation near top emblem). Original case badges, front product lettering, and the rear manufacturing model tag (Pavilion s7000) are intact and legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• HP Pavilion Slimline s7400n SFF Desktop PC

• Standard Heavy-Duty AC Power Cable

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

Professional Packaging & Shipping Notice

Small form factor desktop PCs contain mechanical hard drives and compact internal power supplies that require robust shock protection during transit. This PC 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.