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Gateway SX2865-UR338

Approximate retail price:

$329.99

Summary: A compact desktop computer tested with Windows 8, an Intel Celeron G540 2.5GHz processor, 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, Intel HD graphics, a DVD burner, and no speakers.

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Type: Compact desktops

About - Gateway SX2865-UR338
The Gateway SX2865-UR338 is a compact desktop computer. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Celeron G540 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It is not suitable for high-performance gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. The SX2865-UR338 has a built-in memory-card reader for digital photography, and 6 free USB ports. The SX2865-UR338 measures 3.9 inches wide by 11.2 inches high by 15 inches deep. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About - Gateway SX2865-UR338

The Gateway SX2865-UR338 is a compact desktop computer. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Celeron G540 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It is not suitable for high-performance gaming. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed.

The SX2865-UR338 has a built-in memory-card reader for digital photography, and 6 free USB ports.

The SX2865-UR338 measures 3.9 inches wide by 11.2 inches high by 15 inches deep. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About This Brand
Gateway is owned by Acer. The NE and NV series encompasses Gateway's budget and mainstream laptops. DX and SX are the mainstream desktop lines. FX is Gateway's high-end desktop, and One ZX is its all-in-one. LT series is its netbook line. The companies do not sell their products direct to consumers, unlike many other computer makers.
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About This Brand

Gateway is owned by Acer. The NE and NV series encompasses Gateway's budget and mainstream laptops. DX and SX are the mainstream desktop lines. FX is Gateway's high-end desktop, and One ZX is its all-in-one. LT series is its netbook line. The companies do not sell their products direct to consumers, unlike many other computer makers.

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Features & Specs - Gateway SX2865-UR338
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. Display size (in.)	NA
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. Processor	Celeron G540
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time. Memory (GB)	4
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive. Storage (GB)	500
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games. Video memory (MB)	0
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas. Wi-Fi type (802.11)	None
Suitable for gaming These systems are capable of playing intensive 3D video games with a frame rate that does not make the game stop or stutter. Suitable for gaming	No
Wireless mouse A mouse that is wireless. Wireless mouse	No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.). Memory-card reader	Yes
Digital video out Has a DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort video output for sending a digital video signal to a computer monitor or HDTV. Digital video out	Yes
TV tuner TV tuner for watching and recording TV shows. TV tuner	No
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive. eSATA port	No
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