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Gateway® DX4300-03

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Unleash an entertainment powerhouse. The Gateway® DX4300-03 Desktop boasts AMD Phenom™ quad-core processing, 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1, 8GB of DDR2 memory, a huge 1 terabyte hard drive4, ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics with 1GB discrete video memory, and an integrated TV tuner2. Our DX4300-03 gives you everything you need to watch and record TV, power through intensive multimedia apps, manage content, edit files—and create the incredible. Ports include 8 USB, 1 HDMI and 1 IEEE 1394a Firewire. Plus, you get our new-to-DX features: a photo frame button for slideshowing your favorite photos, a digital device holder for your camera or MP3 player, and a hook to organize rear-port cabling.
AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processing
Forget multi-tasking and start mega-tasking with the revolutionary X4 quad-core processing from AMD™. Break through the most challenging processor loads, and get direct and rapid information flow from your applications to and from the processor cores and graphics units, giving you unparalleled performance.
ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 Graphics
ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 GraphicsATI Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics with 1GB discrete video memory delivers cutting-edge performance with energy-saving features for amazing details, special effects and smooth video playback.
Get Rich With AMD 780 Series
The AMD 780 Series delivers a rich computing experience for casual gamers and multimedia enthusiasts as the core of quiet and energy-efficient PC designs. When paired with an AMD Phenom quad-core processor or Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor, the AMD 780 Series delivers significant enhancements in gaming and HD experiences for mainstream PC customers.
Immense Memory
With a total of 8GB of RAM standard on this machine, you'll find that your digital editing, serious gaming and other intensive applications function at lightspeed. Having more RAM = being able to ram through more fun.
Ultimate Storage
Don't say 1000 gigabytes; just say 1TB. With this PC's whopping hard drive4, you'll have an immense amount of room for your growing library of music, movies, videos, games and more. (Note: Certain systems could have multiple hard drives equaling 1TB; see system specifications.)
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader—
with Photo Frame Button5
Transfer video and photos from your digital camera with a high-performance digital media card reader that recognizes a variety of formats (see specs). And, with one simple touch of the unique photo frame button, turn your monitor into a slideshow of your favorite photos.
Digital Device Holder
Recessed into the top of this PC is a handy digital device holder that provides a convenient place to rest your digital camera, MP3 player or other technology while it's connected to a USB port. No more tethered devices dangling down!
TV Tuner
Watch and record live television with the hybrid (analog/digital) TV tuner2 and Media Center remote control, right at your computer.
Norton Security Trial6
Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication and more.
1-Year Ltd. Warranty/Parts & Labor
Limited warranties & service agreements apply; visit Gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.
  
SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 64 bit
Now more than ever, it's time for Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, with Service Pack 1's even greater performance, reliability and security; a new 64-bit architecture1 that masters large files; and:

•Windows Defender™: Help protect against spyware and other unwanted software.
•Media Center: Listen to your favorite music and share photos. Add a TV tuner2 (standard on certain systems) and watch live and recorded television.
•Parental Controls: Help ensure that children are using the PC appropriately, while helping to keep them safe online.

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Microsoft® Works
On this system: Microsoft's latest SE edition of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet and e-mail suite. (Note: Certain computers might come with the unsponsored version.)
Sixty Days of Microsoft® Office3
This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
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Gigabit!
Connect to the Internet and devices faster than ever with this system's Gigabit Ethernet, thanks to more bandwidth and full-duplex capacity.
Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless
It's not only for the road: Experience the freedom that wireless has to offer your life at home. You'll never want to go back to the wires again.
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IEEE 1394 FireWire
Thanks to its real-world speed specs and wide high-end device deployment, IEEE 1394 is a favorite for transferring large media files from DV camcorders, digital audio/video devices, external drives and high-performance DVD burners.
HDMI™
Enjoy the next generation of viewing today with this system's High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. Result: The smoothest, sharpest images you've ever seen.
HD Audio
HD audio provides your system with the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content. Plus, you'll hear more of your tunes and tones, with auditory playback coming out at a higher quality than systems without HD sound.
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™7
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™Burn music, videos, presentations and more with this system's DVD±R DL/RW/RAM/CD-R/- RW drive, and then use cool Labelflash™ technology included to customize your compatible DVDs by creating professional-looking labels directly on selected optical media. Note: Labelflash™ compatible media might be available in limited formats; for example, DVD-R only.
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System questions? Get answers.
Specs at a glance:
AMD Phenom™ X4 9750 Quad-Core Processor (2.4GHz, 2400MHz, 512K x 4 L2 Cache)8
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP19
8GB DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (4 x 2048MB Modules)10
1TB 7200RPM SATA hard drive4
Designed for power and productivity, sleek and stylish mini-tower PC
ATI® Radeon™ HD 4650 Graphics with 1GB Discrete Video Memory10

  • 1 Windows Vista® 64-bit versions are intended to work with 64-bit drivers and peripherals. Windows Vista® 32-bit compatible applications work in Windows Vista® 64-bit versions. Visit Microsoft's page on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows for more information on upgrading 32-bit applications and hardware.
  • 2 HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.
  • 3 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 4 MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. Accessible capacity may vary due to preloaded materials and operating environment. Gateway Recovery Management utilizes up to 10 GB of the stated hard disk capacity as dedicated backup space.
  • 5 Certain functions could require use of an adapter supplied with the media card and/or operate in non-secure mode only.
  • 6 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 7 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ website.
  • 8 Overall system performance is based on several PC attributes; GHz, processor clock speed, is one of the attributes.
  • 9 Windows 64-bit versions are intended to work with 64-bit drivers and peripherals. Windows 32-bit compatible applications work in Windows 64-bit versions. For information about updating drivers and troubleshooting issues with device drivers for 64-bit versions of Windows, contact the manufacturer of the device or program or check the Microsoft website for additional information.
  • 10 Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of dedicated and/or shared system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment.
  • 11 Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit www.gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states. If a plan is purchased, an on-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.