The bottom line: Gateway's DX4300-03 is a game attempt at a digital media hub-style PC, but the value proposition just isn't here. Slow performance in particular drags this desktop down, and unless you particularly value a TV tuner, you'll find faster, more capable computers not much farther down the retail shelf.
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Gateway DX Series Entertainment Desktop Computer Review, Model: DX4300-03:
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You will be able to enjoy the power of the AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core Processor.
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the DX4300 is ready for just about any media connection you might need.
The rest of the computer's face is sleek and understated; the optical drive bays are covered with more plastic to match the rest of the facade, but it manages to look nice without ending up too tacky. The right side of the box is solid, as that's the side of the computer on which the motherboard can be found, taking up all of that side. Resolution Minimum framerate Maximum framerate Average framerate
1440x900 23 fps 60 fps 40.394 fps
1680x1050 20 fps 45 fps 32.225 fps
1920*1080 19 fps 40 fps 29.708 fps
Overall performance was pretty respectable, with a surprisingly strong showing in the Left4Dead gaming benchmark; even at highest setting and native high resolutions, the game was almost completely playable.
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The bottom line: You'll have to add the supporting software yourself, but if you want to get ready for the 64-bit era in computing, Gateway's 9310XL desktop presents a highly capable, affordable option, thanks in part to Intel's new processor.
Our second OEM system up on the chopping block is the Gateway 9310XL, a gaming-oriented home PC with a cool BTX design. Join us as we take a look at this PC and Gateway's emerging position in the gaming arena.
The bottom line: The affordable Gateway LX6810-01 scores high points for offering high-end components right off the shelf. We recommend this system for multimedia editors and light gamers who can make use of its hard-working Nvidia 3D card and full 8GB of RAM. However, if you're looking more at straightforward performance, Dell offers a system with a faster CPU and a similar feature set for about the same price.
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Gateway LX6810-01 Desktop Review - PC World:
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The system's included input devices are similarly barren in their look, but that isn't a good thing. Gaming performance suffers.
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PCWorld
Strong performance
Gateway LX6810-01 Desktop Review - PC World:
PCWorld
The system's included input devices are similarly barren in their look, but that isn't a good thing.
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