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Gateway DX4831-03
$850.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:Powerful 3.5GHz CPU is ideal for power hungry, generally single threaded applications such as games. CPU remains fairly cool running at only 73W TDP. Comes with Windows 7.
The Cons:Dual core only. Takes all the fun out of building your own. Poor graphics card - worth only about $60, it is too poor for intense gaming, meaning most of the computers power is wasted.
The DX4831-03 is a higher-end consumer desktop from Gateway. The system is built around an overclocked quad-core processor, part of the Intel Core i5 line, running at 3.46 GHz. It features 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1TB storage capacity, and a Blu-ray drive.
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In addition to excellent overall performance, the system will easily run most of today's games with a 1TB NVIDIA graphics card. The tower features a standard DVD writer and memory card reader in addition to an HDMI output facilitating the display of HD content on a larger screen. Windows 7 Home Premium is pre-installed.
Features
- Intel Core i5-650 processor (3.46 GHz, 4MB L3)
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 1TB variable-RPM hard drive
- Blu-ray drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GT220 graphics card (1TB dedicated)
- HDMI output
- eSATA x2
- IEEE 1394 FireWire
- DVD read/write
- Memory card reader
- Photo Frame Button
- Digital device holder
- Windows 7 Home Premium
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powerful 3.5GHz CPU is ideal for power hungry, generally single threaded applications such as games
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CPU remains fairly cool running at only 73W TDP
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powerful system, fast CPU, dedicated graphics, ample RAM and disk capacity
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HDMI output for use as an HTPC or video output to an LCD display as a monitor
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front IO plate designed for use with the tower placed on the floor
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takes all the fun out of building your own
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poor graphics card - worth only about $60, it is too poor for intense gaming, meaning most of the computers power is wasted
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an over abundance of RAM - would have been better to include half as much and improve the graphics card
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cheap 300W PSU - louder, less efficient and unable to power improved graphics solutions
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Green storage drive used for the systems main disk - slower than average disks
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