Product Description
Unleash your creative side with the Gateway SX2800 Desktop featuring powerful Intel Core 2 Quad performance, 4GB DDR3 memory and a large 640GB hard drive packed in a sleek compact design that takes up very little desk space. Recessed into the top of the SX Desktop, a handy device holder with a grip-like feel provides a convenient place to rest your camera, MP3 player, camcorder or more while download media from the front accessible Multi-in-One Card Reader. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 18x DVD+-R/RW Labelflash Drive with Double Layer 6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multi-in-One Card Reader Front ports - 5 x USB, Headphone, Microphone Back ports - 4 x USB, eSATA, IEEE-1394, 2 x PS2 ports (keyboard, mouse), Center/Sub, Rear, Side, Line-in, Microphone, Optical, S/PDIF, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45, VGA, HDMI Expansion slots - PCI Express x1 (occupied), PCI Express x16 (available) Drive bays - 5.25 (occupied), 3.5 (occupied) Monitor is not included

Review :
I was searching for a Business/School Desktop under $500.00 with good solid computing power. With its Intell Quad processor and 4 Gigabites memory, it was a standout.

The Intell Video Processor is plain vanila, not the best choice for gamming. Analog connections are no problem, but if you use the Digitial Video output, it is HDMI. HDMI is fine for newer monitors, but requires a HDMI to DVI converter to work with some older monitors.

There is no room to add video boards, but the footprint of the minitower pack a lot of punch for it size. Gateway claims that the computer can handle up to 8 gig of memory, with the 64 bit processor 6 should be max for performance because of the grater capability of the 64 bit processor. If you know what will work best with your applications and if this fits the bill, you won’t find more value for your money.

I have three Gateways less than two yers old, they are very reliable and I have found their US BASED help centers to be excellent. I hope this does not change under ACER.

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