Question 1

Is it better to get (Gateway SX2110G-UW318 AMD Dual-Core Processor 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD Desktop PC Windows 8 64-Bit)  with dual core processor or this one (Gateway SX2185-UB37 Desktop PC E1-2500 (1.40GHz) 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD Capacity Windows 8)with single processor?

Accepted Answer

This PC is adequate at best for cruising the web, word processing, light use at college etc. It would be much better with a more capable processor. But it works, and is cheaper than dirt. Your choice. I'm not disappointed, I knew what it was when I bought it and it has performed well for that purpose.

Question 2

Does it write/burn CD's and DVD's?

Accepted Answer

Yes it has a burner (slim 8x) under the door on the right side where it shows HDMI.  Great little system.

Question 3

Is this a 64 bit machine ?

Accepted Answer

looks like it is 64 bit, mine work fine  except for older 32 bit programs

Question 4

Where can I find memory upgrades for this computer?

Accepted Answer

Specifications state 4 GB is installed and memory capacity is 4 GB. This is a low end computer and no need for memory beyond design. If you need more performance, buy a computer with a faster processor and additional memory capacity. While running your computer under normal conditions, check your memory usage and you'll find 4 GB is more than enough for the typical usage this computer was designed for.

Question 5

how many hard drives can be mounted in this computer?

Accepted Answer

One 3.5" or up to three 2.5" HDD.

To have THREE 2.5" drive, get a SATA III "LOW profile" card and plug it in to the mother board.

Install a dual 2.5" bracket (mounting adapter) in the HDD bay
Buy two 2.5" drive and clone the original drive with a FREE migration software.

Using the bracket, I drilled mounting holes on the bottom of the case and installed a third 2.5" drive.

I am using SSD's and use the HDD as back ups.

Question 6

What kind of PCI slots this have; regular PCI or PCI-e?

Accepted Answer

From the Gateway specs: Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16

It's too new to have regular PCI slots.

Question 7

Does it have displayport?

Accepted Answer

I AM NOT A GAMER BUT FROM MY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PORT, IT DOES NOT HAVE A 20 PIN DISPLAY PORT JUST THE STANDARD BASICS PORTS FOR INTERNET CONNECTIONS AND WORD PROCESSING.

Question 8

I just received the unit and am having trouble setting it up.  I want to start with putting it on my home network wireless.  How do I do this?

Accepted Answer

Roger this model does not come with a wireless network card.plugging it in is always a better answer.but if you must go wireless and don't feel comfortable opening up the case then get a good USB Wireless NIC.

Question 9

Is there any reason not to purchase this unit over the "SX2110G-UW318" that is listed for the same price? After researching the two models it appears the SX2185 has a newer processor and USB 3.0.

Accepted Answer

Tim, I have purchased 2 of the SX2185 You can't go wrong!
Much better than the SX2110G
Has 6 usb ports in the back and 2 3.0 ports in the front.
Best too upgrade another 4GB or use ready boost.

Question 10

What's the warranty?  Can you give size of tower?

Accepted Answer

Full specs are on the Gateway site.  I had absolutely no problems updating to Windows 8.1 after I went to the Gateway site and got their latest drivers (including AMD) installed before doing the update.  Can't see why the monitor would make any difference.

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