Gateway DX4870

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Pros:

Good performance in class. Internal expansion room. 6GB memory, 1TB hard drive. Dual band 802.1 a/b/g/n networking. HDMI.
Good performance in class. Internal expansion room. 6GB memory, 1TB hard drive. Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n networking. HDMI.
Robust quad core processor power. USB 3.0. Integrated Wi-Fi. Decent expandability.

Cons:

Smallish PSU. Not tool-less for upgrades. Bloatware. Front USB ports are USB 2.0
Front USB ports are USB 2.0. Low power PSU limits expansion. Bloatware

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Last revision on November 28, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Good performance in class. Internal expansion room. 6GB memory, 1TB hard drive. Dual band 802.1 a/b/g/n networking. HDMI
Good performance in class. Internal expansion room. 6GB memory, 1TB hard drive. Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n networking. HDMI
Robust quad core processor power. USB 3.0. Integrated Wi-Fi. Decent expandability

Reviewers Didn't Like

Smallish PSU. Not tool-less for upgrades. Bloatware. Front USB ports are USB 2.0
Front USB ports are USB 2.0. Low power PSU limits expansion. Bloatware
Bottom Line, While it could have benefited from a stronger GPU, the Gateway DX4870-UR11P breezes past its mainstream consumer desktop peers thanks to its mighty processor, all while nipping at the heels of beefier entry-level gaming desktops

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gateway DX4870-UB2B gives its users what they expect: the latest technology and decent power in an inexpensive desktop PC. It's what we currently recommend for general purpose...

By PC Mag on July 25, 2013

Editor's Rating: 4.0/5.0The Gateway DX4870-UB17 ($499.99) is the latest budget desktop we've seen from the company with the cow print on its logo. It's a fine replacement for the six-year-old PC you're thinking about replacing, particularly if you have...

By TechReviewSource on April 12, 2013

With solid components, class-leading performance, and room to grow, the Gateway DX4870-UB17 is an excellent desktop on a...

By PC Mag on April 11, 2013

While it could have benefited from a stronger GPU, the Gateway DX4870-UR11P breezes past its mainstream consumer desktop peers thanks to its mighty processor, all while nipping at the heels of beefier entry-level gaming...

By PC Mag on July 17, 2012