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The Gateway DX4710-07 is the top model in Gateways DX series, which is the most affordable series of desktops made available by Gateway. Powered by an Intel Core2 Quad Processor and 4096 MB of 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM, the DX4710-07 is capable of handling several intensive applications, creating multimedia or playing your favorite game. The 3100 series Intel Graphics Media Accelerator improves graphics performance while saving power. The 640 GB hard drive gives ample space to store music, movies and videos, and the 15-in-1 media card reader with smart copy button lets you transfer your media files quickly and easily. The hot-swappable eSATA option gives reliable data transfer at triple the speed of USB 2.0 or FireWire 400. Other features include IEEE 1394 FireWire, DVD Writer with Labelflash and included SP1 edition of Windows Vista Home Premium, 64 bit.
MSRP $599.99
Release date December, 2008
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Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Processor10 Q8300 (2.5GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB L2 cache)
- Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
- Memory: 4096MB 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)
- Chassis: Modern System Design with Silver Chrome Branding Strip
- Hard Drive: 640GB 7200RPM SATA II hard drive with 16MB Cache
- Application Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
- Audio: 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition Audio
- Available Expansion Slots: 1 - PCI-E x16, 1 - PCI-E x1, 1 - PCI
- Digital Media Software: Cyberlink Power2 Go & Cyberlink LabelPrint
- Dimensions (Box): 11.2" (H) x 17.7" (W) x 22.1" (D) or 285mm (H) x 450mm (W) x 561mm (D)
- Dimensions (System): 16.3" (H) x 7.1" (W) x 17.3" (D) or 414mm (H) x 180mm (W) x 439mm (D)
- External Ports (6): USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Rear), eSATA, IEEE 1394a, VGA, (2) PS/2 Ports
- Integrated Video: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with up to 256MB of Shared Video Memory
- Keyboard: Premium Multimedia Keyboard
- Media Card Reader: 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
- Memory Capacity: Expandable to 8GB
- Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
- Motherboard: Systemboard with Intel® G33 Chipset
- Mouse: USB optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse
- Network: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
- Optical Drive: 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelfash Technology
- Power Supply: 300W Power Supply
- Security Software: Symantec Norton 360 2008 (60-day trial)
- Speakers: Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
- Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support
- Weight: 24.25 lbs. (11 kg) system unit only / Approximately 35.25 lbs. (16.0 kg.) box
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Gateway DX4710-07
• Gateway DX4710-07 Desktop PC
• DX4710-07 Desktop
UPC: 884483436224
EAN: 0884483436224
MPN: DX4710-07
Competitors
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MSRP $579.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- small form factor
- affordable price
- acceptable performance / capacity for the majority of consumers
Cons
- requires users to purchase a monitor separately
- multiple builds with the same name contain a wide variation of components - can be confusing to less informed consumers
- lots of crapware pre-installed
Gateway DX4710-07
vs.
Acer Aspire X3200
MSRP $550.00
Released January, 2008
The Compaq Presario SR5700 Series is a line of easy to set-up and easy to use desktop PCs that is a great value for home of office use. There are eight models available with several processor options including AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor 4450e, AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor 5000+, AMD Sempron Dual Core...
Gateway DX4710-07
vs.
Compaq Presario SR5700 Series
MSRP $659.00
Released October, 2008
Cons
- not REALLY any more green than any other computer - intentionally misleading and praying on stupid consumer guilt / trends
- not worth $659
- no DVI/HDMI output, nForce 430 chipset is no real energy saver
Gateway DX4710-07
100%
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HP Pavilion Phoenix
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MSRP $579.00
Released October, 2008
Cons
- not REALLY any more green than any other computer - intentionally misleading and praying on stupid consumer guilt / trends
- not worth $
579
- no DVI/HDMI output, nForce 430 is not a low power chipset
Gateway DX4710-07
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HP Pavilion Verde
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MSRP $569.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- highly customizable
- RAM upgrades are affordable
- comes standard with a video card (ATI Radeon HD 3450 with 256MB of dedicated VRAM)
Cons
- downgrade to Windows XP now costs $150
- its a Dell
- comes with 1GB of RAM standard - too little, highly recommended to upgrade to at least 2GB for $20
Gateway DX4710-07
vs.
Dell Vostro 420
Reviews
July 3, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- powerful components - quad core processor and 4GB of memory
- includes everything required (except monitor)
Cons
- poor onboard Intel GMA graphics - worst of the worst
- 300W power supply
- takes all the fun of building your own
- cheap peripherals
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DX, 4710, 07, DX4710, 471007, DX471007
