Gateway SX2800-07 Desktop PC
- 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor
- 4GB DDR3 Memory
- 640GB SATA Hard Drive; 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD Graphics; High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support
- Windows 7 Home Premium; Keyboard and Mouse Included
Product Description
Gateway SX2800-07 Desktop PC comes with these specs: Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q8300, Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel G43 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 Memory, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD Graphics, 640GB SATA Hard Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support, 9 – USB 2.0, Keyboard and Mouse, 12.0 lbs. | 5.4 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free … More >>
I purchased this computer to act as my second webserver. I’ve got a Verizon FiOS business account with 35Mbps down/35Mbps up and 13 static IPs. I was going to build a computer myself, and the cost for similar specs to this one came to $650. That’s over $100 MORE than what I paid.
The essentials to anyone who is considering buying this computer:
- It has HDMI and VGA ports. Yes, I’m serious. HDMI port on a $500 computer. Amazing.
- It has a quad core Q8300 processor that comes in SLIGHTLY slower than a quad Core i5 750. You could pay the premium to get a Core i5 750, but you would never see the difference.
- On that note, check out the speed of the FSB & memory. 4GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz … that’s simply amazing for this $500 price point.
- 620GB SATA hard drive. If you need more space, you can always get an external firewire, eSATA or usb hard drive and plug it in. Seeing as how I’m using this as a webserver, the space is far more than I would ever need.
- Gigabit ethernet port
- Super tiny, fits basically anywhere. The design was very well thought out, I love it.
Honestly I didn’t even boot into Windows 7. I’ve got Windows 7 on my computer, and I use linux on my webservers. So as soon as I got this computer hooked up, I went straight into the BIOS and tweaked a few settings, then installed linux and completely removed the partition(s) that came on the drive.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a low cost PC that outperforms high cost competitors. It’s got EVERYTHING you could want at a price you can afford. And no, I don’t work for Gateway.
Rating: 5 / 5
I did some thorough research and couldn’t find an off-the-shelf system with this value and fit for a Home Theater PC. I love the HDMI interface and it seems to play DVD movies well. I put in a Hauppauge PCIe 1/x QAM tuner (had a bit of a configuration struggle, but that’s not Gateway’s issue) and with the system’s large hard drive, I now have a decent DVR that receives and schedule records all of Comcasts QAM stations (nearly 100) without a cable box. Nice to have an eSATA port for storage expansion in the future.
The HDMI interface carries the audio with it (some PCs only have video so you have to use a separate spdif cable), which plays nicely on my HDTV. I have the HDTV’s digital audio connected to my 5.1 sound system so I can rock a good sound out of a dvd played on the system with the audio routed through the TV. The medium size (it is not a mini though), attractive, case fits well as a component in my home theater system and is pretty quiet.
Pro’s Quiet, HDMI w/audio, powerful, attractive.
Con’s They should have supplied a factory restore disk set and a bit more documentation on the system. Also the DVD eject button is a bit hard to press. Contains the usual trial versions of already installed (Microsoft, Virus, Nero), so I had to uninstall all that, but all companies seem to be doing that.
Rating: 4 / 5
Gateway support is lousy; the product is lovely. I asked Gateway how to find or where to get keycode to activate trial 60 day version of MS Office suite. Never got a response.
The CD/DVD burner works but when I tried to copy a DVD, not copy protected, it claimed that my blank DVD was the wrong type… Why? I then copied it to a flash drive, then successfully to the same, rejected DVD. Good buy, I am pleased.-ga
Rating: 4 / 5
Bought this for my wife when her’s crashed. Easy to set up and has worked perfectly since we received it. Highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this computer a month ago, and I love it…well mostly. It’s lightning fast, and beautifully sleek. It will most certainly take some time for me to get used to the windows 7 though. The machine itself arrived in a much smaller box than I anticipated, and I wondered if it would come in different parts. Ok, I knew it would come assembled, but the box was confusingly small. I opened it and was pleased to see not only the computer, but a keyboard and mouse. One thing I suggest strongly though. It comes woth no discs or paperwork. Be sure, VERY sure… to make a back-up disc the moment you plug it in. The restore feature doesn’t seem to be as simple as the restoreit in my last computer. Nonetheless, It has more memory than I will need for quite some time, streams video flawlessly, has enough ports front and back to satisfy the multifuntionist in any family. It has no problem running my giant external drive, my camera, ipod, memory card etc…all at the same time. When it goes into snooze or rest mode, the power button blinks, so if you’re in a pitch dark room, it looks a bit like an old blinking hotel sign. I put a sock on it if it’s bugging me. It’s definitely gonna take some getting used to, but it’s a world of difference from my previous HP. Beware, I’ve moved into the present century!
Rating: 4 / 5