Gateway LX6810-01 Gaming Desktop

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With a PC like this it's all about the numbers, and the Gateway LX6810-01 Desktop has numbers aplenty. 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Q8200 Intel Core 2 Quad1. 8GB RAM. 640GB hard drive.5 15-in-1 media card reader. 8-channel high-def Dolby Home Theater. 10/100/1000 Ethernet. 6 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI and 2 IEEE 1394a ports. Then there are the NVIDIA graphics and chipset, DVD±R double-layer drive, and TV tuner3. Multitasking? Multimedia? Games? Dominate now with the Gateway LX6810-01 Desktop,

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Features

• Intel Core2 Quad Processor
  Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies or running multiple intensive applications at the same time, quad-core processing will change the way and the speed at which you do everything.
  
  
• NVIDIA Graphics
  Great looks, great speed—get both with the highly regarded GeForce® graphics chips from NVIDIA.
  
  
• 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 = ramming through more fun.
  
  
  
• 640GB Hard Drive
  Boasting a huge amount of disk space, this system provides plenty of room for your music, movies, videos and more.
  
  
• 15-in-1 Media Card Reader— with Smart Copy Button!
  Transfer video and photos from your digital camera with a high-performance 15-in-1 media card reader. A "smart copy" button lets you instantly download and file your images.
  
  
• TV Tuner
  Watch and record live television with the combo TV tuner3 and Media Center remote control, right at your computer.
  
  
• Norton Security Trial
  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 and service agreements apply; visit Gateway.com or call 800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
  
  
• Microsoft Works 9.0
  Loaded on this system: Microsoft's latest version of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet and e-mail suite.
  
  
• Now! 60 Days of Microsoft®Office
  This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
  
  
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
  Connect to the Internet and devices faster than ever with this system's Gigabit Ethernet, thanks to more bandwidth and full-duplex capacity.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• IEEE 1394 FireWire
  Thanks to its real-world speed specs and wide high-end device deployment, IEEE 1394 FireWire is a favorite for transferring large media files from DV camcorders, digital audio/video devices, external hard drives and high-performance DVD burners.
  
  
• Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash
  Burn music, videos, presentations and more with this system's DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/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.

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Standard Configuration

• Processor - Intel Core2 Quad Processor1 Q8200 (2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 cache)
• Operating System - Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP12
• Memory - 8192MB 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (4 x 2048MB Modules)
• Hard Drive - 640GB 7200RPM SATA II hard drive with 16MB Cache5
• Chassis - Premium Tower Desktop with Media Control Interface
• Application Software - Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
• Audio - 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition Audio with Dolby Home Theater Sound
• Available Expansion Slots -Available: 0 - PCI-E x16, 0 - PCI-E x1, 1 - PCI
• Digital Media Software - Cyberlink Power2 Go, & Cyberlink LabelPrint
• Dimensions (Box) 11.42" (H) x 23.68" (W) x 19.6" (D) or 290mm (H) x 602mm (W) x 498mm (D)
• Dimensions (System) 17.7" (H) x 7.5" (W) x 19.0" (D) or 449mm (H) x 191mm (W) x 482mm (D)
• External Ports - (6) USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Rear), (2) IEEE 1394a Ports (1 Front, 1 Rear), VGA (Rear), (3) Front RCA Ports (Video, Left/Right Audio), (2) PS/2 Ports, HDMI (Rear), DVI (Rear)
• Keyboard - Premium Multimedia Keyboard
• Media Card Reader - 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button6
• Memory Capacity - Maximum 8GB
• Modem - 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
• Motherboard Systemboard with NVIDIA nForce 720i Chipset (MCP7A-D)
• Mouse - USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse
• Network - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
• Optical Drive - 18X DVD +/- RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelfash Technology8
• Power Supply - 400W Power Supply
• Remote - Vista Media Center Remote Control
• Security Software - Symantec Norton 360 2008 (60-day trial)7
• Speakers - Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
• TV Tuner - Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3-D Comb Filter3
• Video - NVIDIA GeForce GT120 Graphics with 1GB DDR2 Total Video Memory
• Warranty - 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support
• Weight - 31 lbs. (14.06 kg) system unit only / Approximately 37 lbs. (16.78 kg.) box

[Sloane]

hello This is a "bare-bones" gateway model. What this means is you're going to get the best performance for the buck, with little else in terms of frills. Consider this a computer you would buy if you want the power of a quad-core, a lot of RAM, and a dedicated video card without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. I walked out of the store paying just under 1100 for the tower, 22-inch HDMI monitor, and an all-in-one printer. You can't beat a deal like this in any retail store