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Gateway DX4300-17 Desktop PC (Black)
 
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Gateway DX4300-17 Desktop PC (Black)

by Gateway
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • 2.6GHz AMD Phenom X4 Quad 810 Processor
  • 6GB DDR2 Memory
  • 1TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM); 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
  • Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics; Hybrid TV Tuner with Remote; High-Definition Audio Support with 7.1-channel Audio Support
  • Windows 7 Home Premium; Keyboard and Mouse Included
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 16.3 x 16.2 inches ; 25 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0031U1J1U
  • Item model number: DX4300-17
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,313 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: January 10, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Gateway DX4300: High Definition Entertainment

Play the hot games, fuel your multitasking and whip through content with the Gateway DX4300-17 desktop PC, which offers affordable quad-core power thanks to the AMD Phenom II X4 processor, integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, and 6 GB of installed RAM right out of the box. Watch and record live television with the hybrid (analog/digital) TV tuner and Media Center remote control, which can be easily stored in the recessed digital device holder on the top of the PC. Enjoy the next generation of video playback with the HDMI output, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio to your digital TV or capable external monitor.



The Gateway DX4300 desktop PC.


The handy digital device holder, recessed into the top of the PC, provides a convenient place to rest your camera, MP3 player, camcorder or more while downloading media.


The Media Center remote control lets you manage your media and quickly adjust volume from the PC or the couch.
The sleek, streamlined and stylish mini-tower DX4300, encased in a luxe black, is designed for power and productivity. A myriad of front-accessible ports make it easy to connect, including the Digital Media Card Reader for convenient connection and downloads from your digital devices. And with a touch of a button, you can turn your monitor into a media slideshow of your favorite photos with the unique photo frame button.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.


Key Features

  • 2.6 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 810 processor (with combined 6 MB L2 and L3 cache) enables true multi-core solutions for a new dimension in performance that delivers an exquisitely powerful, intensely visual and strikingly efficient computing experience.
  • AMD 780G Chipset breaks barriers as the first AMD chipset to integrate a powerful Microsoft DirectX10 graphics core powered by ATI Radeon graphics, enabling everyday computer users to play the latest games with no extra graphics card and enjoy a full HD cinematic experience.
  • ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics is equipped with 40 stream processors and an advanced 3D engine to provide support for hybrid graphics when paired with this system's Windows operating system.
  • Energy-saving 1 TB SATA hard drive revolves at a variable RPM--meaning full speed when you need it, plus energy conservation.
  • 6 GB DDR2 RAM (8 GB maximum from 4 DDR2 slots)
  • 16x DVD±R/RW Super Multi Drive
  • HD audio provides your system with the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content (including 7.1-channel surround sound). Plus, you'll hear more of your tunes and tones, with auditory playback coming out at a higher quality than systems without HD sound.
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
  • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
  • Multi-in-One digital media card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), HC MMCplus, HC MMCmobile, MMCplus, MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSDHC Card, miniSD Card, microSD Card, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
  • Hybrid TV tuner (analog/digital) with 1 coaxial and 1 S-Video input
  • Media Center remote control
  • Includes multimedia keyboard and optical mouse
  • Gateway Recovery Management enables you to create a default backup disk and an application and driver backup disk, restore the system to factory default, reinstall apps and drivers, manage password settings, recover from the hard drive ,and recover from your factory recovery disk.
  • Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 7.1 x 16.3 x 16.2 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 25 pounds
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor with toll-free technical support

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop can be wirelessly networked with the integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g/n). Based on the 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks. This desktop also provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wired networking.

This desktop has two PCI slots (one available), one PCI x1 Express slot (occupied), one PCI x16 Express slot (available), four 3.5-inch HDD bays (three available), and two 5.25-inch ODD bays (one available).

  • 8 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (4 in front, 4 in rear)
  • 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
  • Video out: HDMI and VGA
  • Headphone and microphone jacks; digital audio output
  • Surround sound speakers (6 audio ports)
  • 2 PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse

What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway DX4300-17 desktop PC, power cord, mouse, keyboard, remote control, and printed documentation

It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and e-mail); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial); Norton Online Backup; Gateway MyBackup; Google Desktop and Toolbar; WildTangent Demo Games

Product Description

Gateway DX4300-17 Desktop PC comes with these specs: AMD Phenom X4 Quad Processor 810, Windows 7 Home Premium, AMD 780G Chipset, 6144MB DDR2 Memory, 1TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM), Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, Hybrid TV Tuner with Remote, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support with 7.1-channel Audio Support, 8 - USB 2.0, Keyboard and Mouse, 25.0 lbs. | 11.3 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Norton Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial


 

Customer Reviews

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Average Customer Review
3.1 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars So Far So Good, August 22, 2010
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This review is from: Gateway DX4300-17 Desktop PC (Black) (Personal Computers)
Had to get a new computer to replace my 4-yr. old WinXP machine. Did a lot of research on many models and configurations, decided to go with this Gateway model. It seemed to be the optimal choice for features, given I didn't want to go much over this price but still wanted a new, powerful machine.

Read good reviews about the PhenomII-X4 CPU. As far as RAM, wasn't convinced it was worth the extra money (at this time) to go DD3, so went for more gig (6 G) & DD2. I liked the 1-TB HD, and the TV tuner also seemed OK (you're not paying much extra for it) as well as the number of USB ports and the wireless capability (some customers didn't realize you have to attach the two small screw-on antennas on the back that come in an envelope in the box, and may have to enable the wireless in the control panel/devices section).

After studying many models finally took the plunge and ordered this one.

Went with std. shipping, arrived in 6 days or so. It fired right up out of the box no problem, though had to reset the cable modem. This was a big increase in speed, power, and memory from what I had been used to (it was total "I give up" time with the old XP machine), so far have been very impressed.

LOVED the keyboard and mouse. Have been very impressed with how sweet this thing runs. To test its capability, ran three separate comprehensive virus scans with Comcast, Spybot, and Advanced Spyware Remover, all scanning at the same time. No problem running other programs, surfing the web as the three scans were running. No way could I do this on the old machine, it was [almost] like the scans weren't running at all. Nice.

Like the TV tuner also, it runs in Windows Media no problem (there is a male cable input on the back as well as HDMI). You can pick up a lot of free shows, Hulu, Netflix, etc.


Am not happy with the fact that Win7 does not run the old and very comfortable Outlook Express. You have to use Windows Mail, and so far I dislike Windows Mail a LOT. But as far as this machine itself, I give it high marks, though have not yet had to try Gateway's customer service.

Wish the DVD had a simple pushbutton eject on the front panel like the old machine. Instead, you have to push the thing on the side to get it to eject, sometimes repeatedly and fairly hard. Gateway should come up with something better than that, though not a dealbreaker at this price.

Also, doesn't have a firewire port, wish it did (maybe I overlooked it?). However, the speed of transfer for my USB Accomdata external drives is more than satisfactory, so can get along fine w/o firewire.


Am not into gaming, but do run Google Earth on a regular basis. Does a very decent job handling that, though
would say if you need super-intense gaming graphics like this all the time, maybe go to a more powerful CPU (and more $$$). For me, it does just fine.


The unit is super-quiet, don't even know it's on. Also very lightweight, compact, cool exterior as well.

I do tons of research, and here's what this unit will do. Might have 8 or more internet windows open to Wiki, Brit, search engines, news, etc., along with 4 MS-Word docs, Powerpoint, spreadsheet, Mail, Google Earth, and maybe running a scan and/or downloading a new program. No problem. If IE crashes, reopen it, "restore last browsing session", and in about 3 seconds--presto--all 8+ IE windows re-open quickly. (I think it will take the reincarnation of Einstein to finally fix the IE crash syndrome once and for all. Until then, get a machine that is relatively faster than the old one)

Also comes with HDMI, you might have to play around with it to get the connection from the machine to your bigscreen via HDMI 1.4 cable to work properly (wireless HDMI is still pretty exp., and not convinced those units work well thru walls, only line of sight). To answer the question some have asked, yes, the HDMI carries sound as well as video. But you have to (a) click the volume icon/"mixer" and disable the Realtek Hi-Def speakers for your computer (but leave the Realtek Digital audio output enabled), and make sure HDMI sound is enabled (sound icon in the tray, "mixer", etc.), and use the "control panel"/vid-devices to "enable duplicate display". Shouldn't have to re-boot to do the audio/vid reconfig, takes less than a minute to do this. Be sure to set your video program on your computer (wMedia, etc) to "fullscreen" so it comes across fullscreen on the TV.

When you're done watching TV, re-enable Realtek Hi-Def speakers, and can leave HDMI audio enabled also (since the Hi-Def speakers are the default audio setting) to resume sound to your computer, and reset the video "duplicate" to "extend". Though this configure/reconfigure process only takes a minute or less, it took me a few hours to figure that out so am including FYI. Also, if you have both WinMedia and (say) Itunes pulled up, you might have to close one or the other or else Win7 might shut off the sound unless you reconfigure. Win7 tends to want to cut one, or the other, off. Thus, if you have been playing Itunes, and stop the playback, and then pull up WinMedia, Win7 senses a conflict with the two programs. Just close Itunes down, should be no problem. Again, FYI.

Overall, great unit for the price. This is the eighth computer I have owned over more than 25 years, and each has been a significant improvement over the previous one. This unit is no exception.




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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected..., March 11, 2010
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I've had this computer about 2 weeks and I am VERY happy with my purchase. Super fast, lot's of storage capacity, plenty of room for expansion. Thought I was going to have to buy a dedicated video card to play FO3 but it plays the game seemlessly. Beautiful graphics and my machine does not lock while playing. I do lots of other stuff on it and it does everything quickly. Very quiet too. I have ahd only one problem witht the machine. The DVD bay door was hanging off when I received it. It took awhile (mostly because I'm a clumsy oaf) but I got it back on and have had no problems since. I am VERY happy with this purchase.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beast of a machine!, February 28, 2010
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Had this for a little over a week.. this computer is fast!
I purchased it to record podcasts and general use..
a great machine for the money...
needs a more powerful Video card, but it is cheaper to buy one than
get one at purchase..
My laptop is a gateway as well, and I love it.
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