HP Z600 review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

As used-market workstation desktops go, the HP Z600 (2010) is a known quantity: standard parts, a wide configuration ladder, and steady supply on the secondary market.

Workstation lines exist for sustained professional loads: server-derived CPU options, high memory ceilings, and a chassis designed to run all day rather than all morning.

Only 2 tracked listings survive for this model, so treat any quoted price as indicative rather than a market consensus.

Configurations you will actually see

The CPU options we track for the Z600 are the Xeon E5620. Xeon-branded options are server-derived silicon aimed at sustained, multi-user loads; check the exact model number in each listing.

Memory options run from 4 GB to 32 GB (4 GB, 32 GB). For a current operating system, treat anything below 8 GB as a first upgrade, not a final configuration.

Workstation notes

Workstation configurations target engineering, CAD, rendering and virtualisation workloads that run for hours, not minutes.

Expect higher idle draw and more fan noise than office small-form-factor machines; these were designed to be worked, not to whisper.

Who it fits

It fits engineering, CAD, rendering and pro-workstation roles on a budget — as long as the software tolerates the age of the platform.

The spec sheet carries the full option ladder and tracked prices; for context, browse the desktop catalog or the HP desktops page.

Verdict

The case for the Z600 is simple: standard parts, predictable supply, and a price that leaves room in the budget for upgrades.

Price data is thin for this model, so compare current listings directly rather than relying on a quoted median — configuration differences dominate on this class of machine.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 9/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.

At this age, plan for the drive first, the memory second, and treat the rest as a bonus.