The SX2865-UR308 Desktop Computer from Gateway may be smaller than many other desktop PCs but it packs a punch. The SX2865-UR308 comes equipped with a dual-core Intel Pentium G640 processor running Windows 8 at 2.80 GHz. With 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM you can run multiple applications simultaneously with ease. If 4GB of RAM isn't sufficient, you can upgrade your RAM to 8GB by utilizing both memory slots.
Storage is key in desktop computers, and the SX2110-UR328 comes with a 1TB SATA hard drive running at 5400 RPMs. You can also take advantage of the integrated memory card slot compatible with Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard (MCC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, and xD-Picture Card to easily transfer data. The included DVD-Writer optical drive supports a variety of media including DVD-RAM/±R/±RW.
You can expand your desktop configuration with 1 x 5.25" and 1 x 3.5" expansion bay. You also benefit from two PCI Express slots, 1 x (x1) slot and 1 x (x16) slot. Along with expansions slots, you can take advantage of 8 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x audio in, 1 x audio out, 1 x HDMI port, and 1 x VGA port.
Windows 8 is the installed operating system. Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen. The Start screen features tiles that update in real-time, which provide faster access to news, weather forecasts, sports scores, social network updates and more. Windows 8 also focuses more on cloud storage as well as apps, which can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Windows 8 provides a unique user experience.
To the Cloud
With Windows 8, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more
Windows Store
In the Windows Store you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it