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Gateway DX4300

$730.00 Released May, 2009

The Pros:Interior is a lot neater than most prebuilt systems--PSU wires are tied off and placed more or less out of the way. 8GB of RAM comes standard as opposed to the more typical 4-6GB. Case design is sleek and fairly compact, front-panel connectors and ports are very accessible at the top of the unit.

The Cons:A bit overpriced for the specs even at the time of its release. 300W power supply really limits graphical upgrading. Fairly dated by now--DDR2 RAM, AMD AM2+ processors.

The Gateway DX4300 is a desktop PC made available by Gateway for those looking for an entertainment-powerhouse PC. It is powered by either a 2.6GHz AMD Phenom II X4 7750 Quad-Core 810 Processor (DX4300-01) or a 2.4GHz AMD Phenom X4 9750 Quad-Core Processor (DX4300-03), both of which are a part of the AMD 780 series, and has a ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card for smooth video performance and enhanced graphics.

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It comes standard with 8 GB of DDR2 memory and 1 TB of hard drive space. It has an HDMI output of easy connectivity to an HDTV or LCD screen giving smooth and sharp images, is equipped with HD audio and comes with USB powered speakers. It has a double-layer DVD+/-R drive with Labelflash to create professional looking labels directly on compatible discs. There is a multi-in-1 card reader with photo frame button and has Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless, IEEE 1394 FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. The top of the PC has a handy digital holder to rest your camera, MP3 player or other technology while it's connected to a USB port. It comes with a 64 bit SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, the latest SE version of Microsoft Works and a 60-day trial of the Office 2007 suite. The Gateway DX4300 is available in two model variations; The Gateway DX4300-01 and slightly higher Gateway DX4300-03, which includes a remote control.

Specifications

Processor (DX4300-01): AMD Phenom II X4 7750 Quad-Core 810 Processor (2.6GHz, 512K x 4 L2 Cache)
Processor (DX4300-03): AMD Phenom X4 9750 Quad-Core Processor (2.4GHz, 2400MHz, 512K x 4 L2 Cache)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
Memory: 8GB DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (4 x 2048MB Modules)
Chassis: Designed for power and productivity, sleek and stylish mini-tower PC
Video: ATI Radeon HD 4650 Graphics with 1GB Discrete Video Memory
Hard Drive: 1TB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
External Ports: (8) USB 2.0 ports (4 Front, 4 Rear), IEEE 1394a, VGA, (2) PS/2 Ports, HDMI, DVI, (2) Audio (Headphone and Mic - Front)
Application Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
Audio: High Definition Audio with 7.1 Audio Support
Available Expansion Slots: Available: 0 - PCI-E x16, 0 - PCI-E x1, 0 - PCI v2.3 (5V)
Digital Media Software: Cyberlink Power2 Go & Cyberlink LabelPrint supporting LabelFlash
Dimensions (Box): 11.2" (H) x 17.7" (W) x 22.1" (D) or 284.48mm (H) x 449.58mm (W) x 561.34mm (D)
Dimensions (System): 16.3" (H) x 7.1" (W) x 17.3" (D) or 414.02mm (H) x 180.34mm (W) x 439.42mm (D)
Keyboard: Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Media Card Reader: Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader with Photo Frame Button
Memory Capacity: Maximum 8GB
Motherboard: Systemboard with AMD RS780 Chipset
Mouse: USB Optical 3-Button Wheel Mouse
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Optical Drive: 18X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
Power Supply: 300W Power Supply
Remote (DX4300-03): Vista Media Center Remote Control
Security Software: Norton Intenet Security 2009 (60-day trial)
Speakers: Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
TV Tuner: Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 4 Ports (Analog RCA, Analog/Digital TV, S-Video and Stereo Mini-Jack Audio)
Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support
Weight: 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) system unit only / Approximately 35 lbs. (15.9 kg.) box
Wireless Network: 802.11b/g Wireless

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Interior is a lot neater than most prebuilt systems--PSU wires are tied off and placed more or less out of the way.
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8GB of RAM comes standard as opposed to the more typical 4-6GB.
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Case design is sleek and fairly compact, front-panel connectors and ports are very accessible at the top of the unit.
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Comes standard with a fairly respectable 1TB HDD even by today's standards.
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Decent gaming performance despite not being a gaming system at all.