The SX2802-03 Desktop Computer from Gateway is a desktop computer with a powerful quad-core processor. Perfect for home entertainment and productivity use alike, the system is outfitted with an HDMI output, Dolby Home Theater audio technology, and the Microsoft Works productivity software suite. The system is housed in a sleek and compact chassis that occupies very little space.
The computer is powered by a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8300 CPU, and boasts 6GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive capacity, Gigabit Ethernet, and Intel GMA X4500 graphics. The computer's operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8300 |
| Cache | L2: 4MB |
| System Bus | 1333MHz |
| Memory |
Slots: 4x Type: PC2-6400 800MHz DDR2 Dual-Channel Installed: 6GB (2x2GB, 2x1GB) Capacity: 8GB |
| Graphics Display | Intel GMA X4500 integrated graphics |
| Storage and Expansion | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Bays: 1x Installed: 1x 1TB 5400rpm Hard Drive Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive |
1x 16x-speed SuperMulti DVD Burner Reads CD: 40x DVD: 16x Writes DVD-R: 16x DVD-RW: 6x DVD-R DL: 8x DVD+R: 16x DVD+RW: 8x DVD+R DL: 8x DVD-RAM: 5x CD-R: 48x CD-RW: 32x |
| Bay Expansion |
1x Internal 3.5" (Occupied) 1x External 5.25" (Occupied) |
| PCI Expansion |
1x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
9x USB 2.0 (5x Front, 4x Rear) 1x FireWire 2x PS/2 |
| Display | 1x VGA |
| Storage | 1x eSATA |
| Audio |
5x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-Out 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic-In 1x Optical S/PDIF |
| Video | 1x HDMI |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Wired |
Network: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Modem: None |
| Wireless | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Electrical Requirements |
AC: 120VAC Consumption: 220W |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4 x 10.5 x 12.5" (10.2 x 26.7 x 31.8cm) |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.4kg) |
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Comments about Gateway SX2802-03 Desktop Computer:
no problems with the computer! love it. having problems with using tv as monitor. VGA cable causes waves, 2 HDMI cables cause intermittent black screen. Not sure if its the tv or cables but unlikely to have 3 bad cables. Would recommend the computer!
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This is a nice setup. Small compact system and extremely quiet (about the same as a laptop). This makes my old computer sound like a diesel.
Takes up very little room.
General home use is all. The only issue I've had so far is my old digital speakers don't work with it directly. I had to buy an optical to digital converter which converts the Toslink connection to a digital RCA. The sound card does have a 5.1 connection setup (3.5mm) but my speakers specifically require a digital signal which apparently the 3.5mm plugs do not provide.
I too notice the DVD drive button is odd, but a solid deliberate push (with some muscle) gets it open every time.
all around a great little machine
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Pros: It has a 1TB hard drive, a Core 2 Quad processor, and 6GB DDR2 memory in a smaller box than HP Pavilion Slimline series and Dell Inspiron 580s and Studio Slim series. It has reasonable pricing compared to the above Dell and HP series. it is a great computer for everyday use.
Con: The button for the optical drive is had to push to eject.
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I love this desktop! [...] I set the computer up with no problem. This was a great buy, and I will use this company again in the future.
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Small in size but large in features. 6 Gigs of RAM and a terabite HD. Windows 7 does not have all the bugs worked out yet but is a good OS. No internal access point is a minus but other than than it comes with all the routine things a user could want.
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