- Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
- 6GB DDR2
- 1TB HDD
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- No Screen
- Intel GMA X4500
KILLER DEAL for a Great Basic Box
11/27/2009
This review is from: Gateway Desktop PC SX Series SX2802-03 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 6GB DDR2 1TB HDD Intel GMA X4500 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Pros:
If you are looking for a feature packed machine, and not somting basic that you in tend to upgrade with lots of adds, this machine is PERFECT. Its an out of the box, fast feature packed machine that will do everything the basic to experienced user could want to do.
The HDMI port makes this the perfect Set Side box to use with your big screen TV, Light Video work, As a Media Center or just the every day box for the family. It is powerfull enough for even advanced users to not be disapointed.
Pros: Power for the Price, QuadCore, gigabit LAN, Firewire, SD, Compact Size, Many USB ports, Windows 7 Runs flawlessly and fast on this hardware setup, Very Simple to set up, Minimal bloatware to uninstall
Cons:
Front access door not very sturdy (can see it breaking at some point).
Eject button is a PAIN, you have to play with it, and push at just the right angle and hard to get it to open. (Hint: if you use your THUMB to press it and are firm, it works best)
Some Bloatware, less that a lot fo them, Most of the additional software is Trial and you will probably be better off removing it rather than activating it. (like the antivirus, and office software) get a decent open source one you trust or buy.
Overall Review:
It has no Software CD's, (recommend using the Create Restore Disk Feature the second you have it booted up, Do OS and Applications Backups. It will require 4 DVD's and works great)
Not a lot of room to upgrade, Dont buy this if you want it to be a box you intend to add a lot of upgrades to. (it is good for what it is out of the box and you will be happy with it)
Bought the Newegg item number N82E16824009145 Acer Monitor 22" widescreen monitor (its on sale now too) and it was the PERFECT monitor for this machine.
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- Roger J.
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