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Not really...
Most computers will take any standard ATX case part. Matter of fact, one of the most REPLACED parts in a computer, the power supply, is often harder to find for HP's due to the funky sizing. Not that I recommend a Gateway by any means.
My experience with working with and on computers for quite a while leads to this:
For a ready built PC
Gateway - terrible
HP/Compaq - Bettter than Gateway...but still not great at all
E-Machine - hehehe....don't go there
Dell - Good machine, ok support, not perfect but above the rest
All computer tech support agencies suck now. They basically have some office in India, where they have some poor sap trying to match your problem with a solution in the database.
If you really want to get a great PC for a good price, there's only one option, BUILD YOUR OWN! |
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HP/Compaq generally use a variation on the Micro ATX form factor for the Power supplies, kind of a pain, but an easy workaround once you find it.
The recent HP's (at least the AMD models) have been using Asus motherboards and vid cards, Sparkle and Enlight PSU's and Crucial RAM. Can't get much better than that.
Gateway... I work on more 4-5 year old Gateways than any other. Most HP's have gone the way of the dodo in 4 years... I can't speak for Gateway's current quality.
E-Machine... early quality was low, later models were at least as good as Dell... but that isn't saying too much... Gateway now owns E-Machine.
Dell uses proprietary power supplies and non standard ATX motherboards in some of their sytems, the only way to know for sure is to sit there and check the wiring vs a standard PC.