Travel straight back to 2007 and the definitive dawn of the Frutiger Aero design era with an authentic, wonderfully preserved desktop time capsule: an original Compaq Presario SR2150NX Mid-Tower PC running its factory-original Windows Vista installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this system exceptionally desirable for collectors, archivists, and retro enthusiasts: all proprietary Hewlett-Packard / Compaq motherboard chipset drivers, ATI Radeon Xpress display drivers, Realtek high-definition audio codecs, and factory LightScribe burning software 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 badges and feature labels still intact on the drive bezels, the Presario SR2100 series represents peak mid-2000s desktop utility. Powered by an authentic high-frequency Intel Celeron D Processor 356 screaming at 3.46GHz (Cedar Mill 65nm architecture, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB), 512MB of DDR2 RAM, and an internal 120GB SATA hard drive (106 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 66.3 GB of free space), this machine boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-Bit, Service Pack 2) complete with classic desktop widgets!

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, an authentic bare-metal Windows Vista machine is an essential environment for mid-2000s PC titles that run into DRM blocks, modern OS scaling glitches, or crash errors on Windows 10/11. Backed by integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 graphics, it effortlessly powers through era classics like The Sims 2, Civilization IV, World of Warcraft, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, Half-Life 2, Portal, Peggle, Plants vs. Zombies, Diablo II, StarCraft, and classic PopCap games.

Unlike cramped compact desktops, this expandable mid-tower chassis provides excellent peripheral connectivity and future expansion:

• Integrated LightScribe DVD±RW / CD-RW SuperMulti optical burner with direct laser disc labeling technology

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

• Front-facing convenience panel featuring dual USB 2.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack

• Rear I/O connectivity: 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet networking, dual PS/2 legacy ports for vintage mechanical keyboards and ball mice, 3.5mm surround analog audio jacks, and native analog VGA video output (ideal for connecting directly to external CRT gaming monitors or vintage 4:3 LCDs)

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

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard Company / Compaq

• Model: Presario SR2150NX Desktop PC (Product Code: RR675AA)

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

• Processor (CPU): Intel Celeron D Processor 356 @ 3.46 GHz (Cedar Mill Architecture, LGA775, 512KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM

• Storage (HDD): 120 GB Class SATA Hard Drive (106 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~66.3 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-Bit Operating System, Service Pack 2, Original Factory Installation with all drivers configured)

• Graphics: Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 / Xpress 200 Graphics Controller with 15-Pin Analog VGA Output

• Optical Drive: Integrated 5.25" Tray-Loading LightScribe DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive / CD-Writer

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

• Front Access Console:

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

  • Front 3.5mm Headphone Audio Jack

  • Center Silver Power Button with Activity Indicator LED

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output

  • 2 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)

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

  • PCI Internal 56K Data/Fax Modem Card (RJ-11 Port)

  • Expansion Slots: 1 x 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

• Case Badges: Original factory Graphics by ATI Radeon Xpress, Windows Vista Basic, and Intel Celeron D front case badges and retail feature stickers intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into its original factory installation of Windows Vista Home Basic with all native drivers and Compaq utilities verified. The Intel Celeron D 3.46GHz processor runs smooth and responsive, memory tests healthy, and the 120GB hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy partition. Front and rear USB ports respond promptly, the LightScribe DVD burner ejects smoothly, internal 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 feet, or cracked plastic. Shows light, normal cosmetic surface marks and faint shelf wear consistent with careful handling and vintage age (original retail factory marketing stickers remain preserved on the front faceplate). Original front badges, embossed Compaq emblem, and rear manufacturing barcode label remain intact and legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Compaq Presario SR2150NX Mid-Tower Desktop PC

• 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 optical burners, 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.