HSPEC DATA Table
Hi there.
This table outlines some of the key upgrades for HP Z Workstations.
I’ll continue to update this table with content as I create more content on them and learn more about them.
Links are non-affiliate.
| Purpose | Description | YouTube Link | Amazon Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview (HP Z8xx) | User Guide for HP Z800 / Z820 / Z840 | HP Z800 / Z820 / Z840 Review ; Remasted HP Z800 / Z820 / Z840 Review | |
| Overview (HP Z600) | User Guide for HP Z600 | HP Z600 Review | HP Z600 |
| CPU (Z840) | Thermal Paste Removal | Paste Removal Tips | ***Thermal Paste *** Cleaning Alcohol |
| CPU (Z840) | XEON e5-26xx V3 and V4 Processors | CPU Upgrade Options | ***e5-26xx V3 *** e5-26xx V4 |
| CPU (Z840) | CPU Buying Advice | Buying Options (2022) | |
| CPU (Thermal Paste) | Thermal Paste Application | Spreader Method | ***Thermal Paste *** Cleaning Alcohol |
| CPU Cooler (Z840) | CPU Cooler Installation | Z840 Cooler Criss-Cross | CPU Cooler |
| Graphics (GTX970) | Gaming GPU EVGA GTX 970 | EVGA GTX 970 SC Gaming ASX 2.0 Install | GTX970 |
| Graphics (QUADRO) | Quadro K4000 Card | Quadro K4000 Card | K4000 |
| Graphics (RTX 3080 12GB) | GPU Fitment | Z840 + RTX3080 12GB fitment | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Graphics (RTX 3090 Ti 24GB) | GPU Fitment | Z840 + RTX3090 Ti 24GB fitment | RTX 3090 Ti 24GB |
| Graphics (Hack) | PCIe Extension for slots underneath GPU | XT-XINTE PCIe 3.0 15cm | PCIe Risers |
| Graphics (Hack) | PCIe Extension for slots underneath GPU | XT-XINTE PCIe 3.0 10cm | PCIe Risers |
| Graphics (RTX3080 + Z840) | GPU POWER CABLES | Z840 GPU Power Cables | 6pin – 8pin |
| Z640 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Adapter | Convert power supply to suit desktop PSUs. | ATX 24Pin to 18Pin + 8pin to 12pin Adapter | Z640 Cable |
| Z440 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Adapter | Convert power supply to suit desktop PSUs. | ATX 24Pin to 18Pin + 8pin to 12pin power adapter | Z440 Cable |
| Z620 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Adapter | Convert power supply to suit desktop PSUs. | ATX 24pin to Motherboard 18pin power adapter | Z620 Cable |
| Z420 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Adapter | Convert power supply to suit desktop PSUs. | ATX 24pin to Motherboard 18pin power adapter | Z420 Cable |
| Z240 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Adapter | Convert power supply to suit desktop PSUs. | 24 pin to 6p atx psu power adapter | Z240 Cable |
| Memory (Z440, Z640, Z840) | HP Z440, Z640, Z840 Memory DIMM Options | HP Z840 Memory Upgrade | ***PC4-17000R ***PC4-19200R ***PC4-21300R |
| Memory (Z840) | Configuring HP Z840 Memory DIMMs | HP Z840 Memory Configuration | |
| Memory (Z840) | Load-Reduced VS Registered RAM | Load-Reduced VS Registered RAM | |
| Rear I/O Plate (Z440) | Case Swap essential item – Rear I/O Plate to suit Z440 Motherboard. | N/A | Ebay Link |
| Rear I/O Plate (Z420) | Case Swap essential item – Rear I/O Plate to suit Z420 Motherboard. | N/A | Ebay Link |
| Rear I/O Plate (Z240) | Case Swap essential item – Rear I/O Plate to suit Z240 Motherboard. | Error – not found! Seems to be a lack of support here. | |
| Storage (HBA) | HP H240 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) | Quick overview | H240 HBA |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | ASUS ROG STRIX ARION M.2 NVMe Case (Type C) | STRIX ARION Overview and Benching. | ASUS ROG ARION |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | EZCAST M.2 NVMe Case (Type C) | Installation and Overview. Benching. | EZCAST M.2 NVME |
| Storage (M.2 NGFF) | ZZUC Portable SSD Enclosure (NGFF B Key, USB 3.0 / Type C) | Overview. Benching. | ZZUC SSD Enclosure |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | HP Z840 Bifurcation | HP Z840 PCIe Bifurcation options : PCIe connectivity Explained + Bifurcation | |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | PCIe adapter for up to 4x M.2 NVMes | Aorus GEN4 NVMe Adapter | NVMe Adapter |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | PCIe adapter for up to 4x M.2 NVMes | Asus Hyper M.2 GEN 4 NVMe Adapter | NVMe Adapter |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | PCIe adapter for up to 4x M.2 NVMes | Asus Hyper M.2 V2 4 NVMe Adapter | NVMe Adapter |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | PCIe adapter for up to 4x M.2 NVMes | HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro | NVMe Adapter |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | Samsung 980 | Specifications | 980 NVMe |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | Samsung 970 Evo Plus | Specifications | 970 Evo Plus NVMe |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | NVMe mounting screw | NVMe Mounting Screw – M2 x 3mm | M2 screw |
| Storage (M.2 NVMe) | Air Cooled NVMe Adapter | Converts 1x NVMe to PCIe | Adapter |
| Storage (SSD) | HP 5.25” to 3.5” SSD adapter | HP SSD to SATA Converter Info | Adapter |
| Storage (SSD) | Apacer M.2 NGFF SSD | Apacer M.2 NGFF SSD | NGFF adapter |
| Storage (SSD) | SSD Storage Bay 5.25” to 3.5” | Olmaster MR-8801 | HDD SDD Bay |
| Storage (SSD) | Samsung 860 Evo SSD Specs | Specifications | 860 Evo SSD |
| Storage (USB) | USB 3.1 PCIe Adapter | Startech PEXUSB312A3 | USB3.1 Adapter |
| Storage (USB) | USB 3.0 HUB Adapter | Startech 35BAYUSB3S4 | USB 3.0 Adapter |
| Tools (screwdriver) | Computer Screwdriver set | Magnetic Screw driver set | |
| Networking | Intel X540-T2 10 GbE Network Interface Card (NIC). | 10 GbE Fitment; 10 GbE Setup | Intel X540-T2 |
| Networking | Ubiquity USW-Flex-XG Mini 4 port 10 GbE Switch | Unboxing ; Basic Setup | USW-FLEX-XG |