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Gateway DX4831-07 Desktop (Black) | 
| Brand: Gateway
List Price: $949.99
Buy New: $879.97
as of 9/6/2010 09:07 MDT details
You Save: $70.02 (7%)
Rating:  10 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.66
CPU Type: Intel Core i5
Hard Drive Size: 1
Free Memory Slots: 4
Firewire Ports: 1
USB Ports: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 16.3 x 16
MPN: PT.GAJ02.027
Model: DX4831-07
UPC: 099802752309
EAN: 0099802752309
ASIN: B0032UXXZO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-750 Quad Core Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.2GHz | | • | 8GB DDR3 Memory | | • | 1TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM); 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive | | • | ATI Radeon HD 5750 Graphics Card; High-Definition Audio Support with 7.1-channel Audio Support | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium |
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Product Description
Gateway's DX4831-07 Desktop Gaming PC comes equipped with Intel's new Core i5-750 processor which delivers the performance you need for more responsive gaming and smarter multitasking. Be more productive with robust features like 8GB of DDR3 Memory, a whopping 1TB of storage, and the Windows 7 Home Premium OS. This machine also features a ton of ports that make connecting easy. It's easy to see why customers find this machine to be an excellent value.
Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway DX4831: Multimedia Powerhouse Unleash powerful multimedia at home with the Gateway DX4831-07 desktop PC, which offers the accelerated performance of the latest dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, ATI Radeon HD 5750 discrete graphics card, and a Super-Multi drive that enables you to create your own DVDs and CDs. 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 sleek, streamlined and stylish mini-tower DX4831, 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.  The Gateway DX4831 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. | 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 - 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5-750 dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (3.20 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 8 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
- Energy-saving 1 TB SATA hard drive revolves at a variable RPM--meaning full speed when you need it, plus eco-friendly energy conservation.
- 8 GB DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; maximizing capacity)
- ATI Radeon HD 5750 graphics with 1 GB of dedicated video memory. Loaded with advanced technology and support for Microsoft DirectX 11, the HD 5750 has the power and premium features you need for fully immersive gameplay as well as the capability to expand your visual real estate across up to three displays. With ATI Eyefinity technology, you get the ultimate immersive gaming experience innovative "wrap around" multi-display capabilities.
- 16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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.
- 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.
- Next-generation eSATA port (combined with one of the USB ports) offers a transfer speed of 3GB/s, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows easy sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.
- 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 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 25 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor with toll-free technical support
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wired networking. It includes two PCI x1 Express slots (available), one PCI x4 Express slot (available), one PCI x16 Express slot (occupied), four 3.5-inch HDD bays (three available), and two 5.25-inch ODD bays (one available). - 10 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (4 in front, 6 in rear)
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 2 eSATA ports
- Video out: HDMI, DVI and VGA
- Headphone and microphone jacks; digital audio output
- Surround sound speakers (5 audio ports)
- 2 PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse
What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway DX4831-07 desktop PC, power cord, mouse, keyboard, 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); Google Toolbar
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Great package, great price July 15, 2010
ttnyc
The capability of this pc is really impressive. I do alot of intense CAD design, and it easily handles the load while running other memory sapping software in the background. Its a quiet machine with a powerful punch. Should have come wifi, but thats an easy cheap upgrade you can do for yourself. Definitely worth your time and money.
 Buyer beware: Insert boot disk June 22, 2010
RFM (Colorado Springs, CO)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'd read a few reviews here on Amazon and other places that reported problems with this PC out of the box. This machine had all the bells and whistles on paper and I decided to give it a shot anyway as my son wanted a powerful PC for a high school graduation present. I gambled and lost. We plugged it in and powered up to get the message "Insert boot disk". No disks or software came with this Gateway PC.
There is a Gateway Technical Support Center here in town, so I'll give them a shot and then try Amazon. So far, I have to agree with others that gambling with this sytem is a bad idea; especially if it is intended as a gift. Buyer beware.
UPDATE: Amazon was great. They FedEx'd a replacement out and we received it two days after I got the RPA authorization. The replacement Gateway works fine, including the SD drives that others have said didn't work when they got theirs. I changed the rating from one star to two stars. It's evidently hit and miss whether you'll get a lemon or not. Good luck!
 Beware! Gateway is not what it used to be! June 13, 2010
Richard Federici (North Carolina)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
First of all, let me state that I have been a loyal Gateway customer since 1994. This is my 5th Gateway desktop, plus, I have a so-far dependable Gateway laptop [admittedly, not used very often]. In addition, I bought a Gateway for my son several years back when he was away at school. All have proven to be dependable, solid machines and the tech/customer support top-notch. My last desktop from Gateway, prior to this purchase, was a 7200X model purchased in early 2005. It still ran beautifully with what it had. I only upgraded because it was having some trouble with a few isolated software programs of late. I figured it was time for a new one.
So, I purchased this DX4831-07 machine with a 23" FHX monitor [also Gateway]. At first, I was super happy. It looked sharp, ran extremely quietly, was fast and powerful. Lots of room, vivid images/video, crisp sound, not too big. It seemed perfect. Then, I noticed that the CPU cover did not look like it could come off very easily. Nothing was wrong, but I figured sooner or later I'd need to take it off, if only to dust. Contacted tech support. Useless. Over and over again they repeated the same refrain. Gateway does not recommend opening the cover and they have no spec sheet to tell me how anyway. OK. Fine.
Yesterday - have had the machine for 2 weeks now - I tried to insert a perfectly good media card into the very convenient looking front media card reader. Nothing happened. Attempted to use the Photo Frame software by pressing the front panel button. Nothing. The USB ports work, as do the front panel audio inputs, so it must be the media card reader. Contacted support. Useless. Ran me through processes I already knew to do: checking for updated drivers, rebooting, etc. Finally, after numerous robotic sounding e-mails [phone tech costs, by the way], they wanted me to reformat. No. I just got through 2 weeks of setting it up as I like. Next was to ship it back for repair ... at my cost to ship. I have opted to buy an external reader here at Amazon for $12.
As a final test, I contacted tech once more. After reading the on-line manuals [the in box documentation is non-existent], I learned that the extra drive bay in front is accessible without opening the back cover. Supposedly, I can put a second drive in there from the front. They say "two 3.5" front-access, tool-less swap HDD bays". I asked Gateway tech how this is done and where I can purchase a compatible drive. Guess what??? Nothing. They don't know. Useless.
The computer is mostly fine, I just don't expect it to last very long without me having to haul it in to a local repair shop. Very disappointing. After 16 years of loyal purchases. I will never, EVER, buy another Gateway product. They seem like an outfit going out of business.
Great machine - Price is just a bonus! May 31, 2010
S. Talbot (Ashburn, VA)
Fantastic machine "for the money"! But don't let the "for the money" fool you. Typically this means it's of a quality which is only acceptable when paired with a bargain price. In this case, it's simply a fantastic machine that's coming at a great bargain. I spent months researching a middle-of-the road gaming system in the $500-$1000 range and simply couldn't get anywhere close to beating this deal (either building it myself or building it at various custom PC shops). The only concern was the "Gateway" brand which typically isn't known for high performance. I can say that this systems can play any game currently on the market at max rez / max quality settings. (FSAA might need to be turned down, but there's really no reason to have this over 2x/4x anyways)
Also - ours (as others have mentioned) came with a 5770 video card instead of the listed 5750 card. Nice little spiff to make me that much more happy. :)
Get off the fence - buy this machine and you'll likely not be disappointed. :)
Better than a new Mac, half the price May 29, 2010
Scott Mandeville (Boston, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This computer is sleek sexy and fast. The DX4831-07 has a quad core I5 processor in it, and 8 GB of memory. The newest 27" Imac also has the quad core I5 processor, but only comes with 4GB of memory standard (8 for an additional $200) and costs $2000-$2200. I added a 24" HD monitor for and extra $200 and the total cost was still less than half of what I would have paid for a comperable Mac.
Windows 7 is running all of my programs wonderfully, It's fast and easy to work with, and I couldn't be happier. I am an architect and will be using this computer to run memory intense 3D CAD modeling programs, photo editing software and other video and graphics intense programs. This machine can definitely handle it. Itunes is even loaded on my computer to manage all of my music, movies and apps for my Iphone, so don't worry about apple products working with other apple products, go PC.
The only issue I've had with this computer is that it has a DVD player and not Blu-Ray. The screen resolution looks great. Pictures and graphics are amazing on the large resolution monitor I bought, but then I put in a DVD and playback looks fuzzy by comparison. It's not bad, it just falls short of what the machine is capable of. For a couple hundred dollars though, you could get an internal or external to add on, and you're still $800 cheaper than a Mac.
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