Gateway SX2800-01 Desktop Computer - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz, 4GB DDR3, 640GB, DVDRW, Intel GMA...

Death in a box

Pros: On Customer Support long enough to learn a second language. Cons: I was dumb enough to buy it. Purchased this computer at best buy last week during the back to school sale. Brought it home and hooked it up and was surprised at how fast it was.

"Good PC for the price; Wait til Windows 7"

Wait until Windows 7 comes out. Can't beat the price/performace: Quad processor, 4 GB of RAM, 640 GB disk (I had a $100 gift card so I only paid $319 for it). I bought it as my Dell was 5 years old and I wanted to install CS4 on a new PC than an old

The Gateway SX2800-01 ($499.99 list) is a compact small form factor PC along the lines of the Dell Inspiron 537s and HP Slimline PCs . While the SX2800-01 cuts a slim profile, it doesn't skimp on features that a multimedia user might want: 4GB of mem

"The best SFF PC I have ever seen. AMAZING!!"

I modified the configuration a bit. My system specs are: Core 2 Quad Q9550 at 2.83 GHz, 8 GB DDR3 running at 1 GHz, 250 GB OCZ Vertex SSD, XFX nVidia 9500GT Videocard with 1 GB RAM, everything else is stock but running Windows 7. I ran this config

"DEAD ON ARRIVAL"

this seemed like an excellent product based on reviews and pricing. however, mine was DOA -- computer powers on but does not recognize HD. hours with tech support. very frustrating. i have been given the choice of shipping my system back in for servi

"a chiguagua on the outside a pitbull in the inside"

This can def be used as a gaming computer. I can run NFS, Halo and call of duty 4 at the highest possible settings and crysis on medium-high without an issue. Im using a $56 radeon 4650 video card and had to modify the top of the computer by drilling

"A Streamlined Powerhouse!"

I bought this computer really just to have a desktop, and not just a laptop computer. I liked gateways and it was a pretty good intro price, $445 at my local retailer. Since it had an HDMI port right on the motherboard, i didnt even bother getting a

"Great Small Form Factor Machine"

This little machine simply "fits the bill". While there isn't much room for expansion, I have found in my 20+ years of building my own machines that having a simple small box that does everything I need right out of the box is great. I use this box

"unable to synch tv sound with tv and moniter"

after several days of attempting to get help or answers to compatability issues returned it completely frustrated unit worked fine initially.

"So far so good. Good performance, quiet and cool"

great product/price. excellent for today's above average home user who likes to stream video content to another room, edit photos and skype while checking out facebook and listening to itunes.