Gateway DX4860-UB33P

Gateway DX4860-UB33P

The majority of people who need to buy or replace a desktop think they need lots of expansion room and a powerful processor. The Gateway DX4860-UB33P ($599.99 list at Best Buy) gives the people what they want; a systems that could last for the next five to seven years. It's prepped to take care of future technology, and nicely priced at just under $600. All this earns it our Editors' Choice. If you're looking to replace or buy a general purpose desktop PC, the DX4860-UB33P will fit nicely into your digital life. The DX4860-UB33P comes in the same chassis as the Gateway DX4860-UB21P ($599.99 list, 3.5 stars), a basic tower PC with a few embellishments. The glossy black front panel has a backlit Gateway logo at its center, and the top front panels are surrounded by white light. The light can be manually turned off if it's too much of a distraction. That said, these touches certainly make it easier to pick out the Gateway in a lineup of desktops on a retail shelf. The top of the system has a built-in tray for holding items, like hard drives or smartphones. Two USB 2.0 ports are on the top of the system, ready to service those devices.