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Gateway SX2850-01
$550.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:Low price point for an i3 HTPC system. A desktop PC that includes integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. Sports more USB ports (11) than the average prebuilt bundled PC.
The Cons:Integrated soundcard offers poor sound reproduction and lacks a s/pdif output. 200 Watt power supply greatly limits graphical expansion. Power and DVD drive buttons require a fair amount of force before they'll respond.
The SX2850-01 is an entry-level desktop PC from Gateway. Based on the Intel i3 platform, this computer comes with fast DDR3 memory, a large capacity hard drive, Intel graphics and built-in wireless networking.
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The 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium comes installed by default.
The Gateway SX2850-01 includes a dual core processor at 3.0 GHz, 4 GB of DDR3 memory and an eco-friendly 1 TB hard drive. Basic graphics acceleration is provided by Intel, however users can upgrade with the available PCI-E x16 slot. Other features include a gigabit Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi plus 5.1 surround sound. A “digital device holder” is built into the case design to safely display accessories such as digital cameras or camcorders. Users looking for a compact, Intel-based PC should find this machine more than acceptable.
Features
- Intel Core i3-540 processor
- Intel HD Graphics with Clear Video HD technology
- 4 GB DDR2 memory
- 1 TB variable RPM SATA hard drive
- 16x DVD+/-R/RW
- Multi-in-1 media card reader
- Digital Device Holder
- Compact design
- Gigabit Ethernet
- HDMI output
- USB 2.0
- HD audio
- 1 year limited warranty
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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Low price point for an i3 HTPC system.
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A desktop PC that includes integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi.
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Sports more USB ports (11) than the average prebuilt bundled PC.
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Really tiny form factor (measures 10.43" x 3.93" x 12.4")--it's about the size of an Xbox 360 (10.15" x 3.27" x 12.15")
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Integrated soundcard offers poor sound reproduction and lacks a s/pdif output.
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200 Watt power supply greatly limits graphical expansion.
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Power and DVD drive buttons require a fair amount of force before they'll respond.
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locks up.worst pc i have ever had
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