Office workers who work in certain industries need special computers to get their work done. A standard desktop that is used for checking email and writing word documents in a normal office just won’t cut it in a graphics design or CAD department. For this type of environment, a powerful workstation computer is needed.

HP has announced its new Z series workstations today that use the new Intel Xeon 5500 series processors. The new series includes the Z800, Z600, and Z400 workstations that are aimed at the CAD, engineering, medical imaging, finance and oil/gas industries.

The sleek brushed aluminum exterior of the Z workstation was designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA. The Xeon 5500 series processors have integrated memory controllers and Intel Turbo Boost Technology built-in. HP says that the workstations are more than 90% recyclable by weight. The systems will start shipping on April 6 in the US with pricing starting at $1,999 for the Z800, $1,679 for the Z600, and $969 for the Z400.

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