Gateway DX4200-11 Gaming Desktop

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Take your multimedia for a high-powered, blazing-fast spin! The Gateway DX4200-11 Desktop features the AMD X-4 Quad-Core Processor, 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 and ATI Radeon graphics. Plus, you get the power and room to unleash your creative side with an exceptionally large hard drive and 6GB of RAM.

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AMD Phenom Quad Core
This system's AMD Phenom processor gives you extreme quad-core power for blazing through processor-intensive apps, dominating the latest games and achieving unparalleled system performance.


ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
The ATI Radeon HD 3200, equipped with 40 stream processors and an advanced 3D engine, provides support for hybrid graphics when paired with this system’s Windows Vista—meaning dramatically improved performance.


AMD 780G Chipset w/ Hybrid Graphics
No compromises, just capabilities: The AMD 780G Chipset breaks barriers as the first AMD chipset to integrate a powerful Microsoft DirectX10 graphics core powered by ATI Radeon graphics, to enable everyday computer users to play the latest games with no extra graphics card, and to deliver a full HD cinematic experience.


Immense Memory
With 6GB standard on this system, your complex operations like digital editing and serious gaming are a snap.


Colossal Hard Drive
Tired of worrying about fitting more onto your old computer's small hard drive? Then it's time for this new system, which boasts almost 750GB—which translates into a massive amount of space for your photographs, music, movies and much 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.


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
[/B]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 Technology
• 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 Support9
• Weight 31 lbs. (14.06 kg) system unit only / Approximately 37 lbs. (16.78 kg.) box

[Joachim]

Graphics are less of a concern for most businesses, unless you run a design shop. At minimum, you'll want a desktop computer with enough power (read: dual-core CPU) for multitasking your daily office chores. The money you save on the graphics you can put toward a larger flat-panel display and a better warranty. Vista complicates matters a little. Microsoft recommends at least 512MB of system memory and a DirectX 9-capable graphics card, and it ups the specs to 1GB of RAM and at least 128MB of independent video memory for Vista Home Premium with Aero. Of course, an iMac will get the job done, too, though at a higher price than your typical business PC.

[EDALENE]

The graphic card is horrible if you are a gamer. I just ordered a new card to replace the onboard video. Norton 360 needs to be done away with. It's slow to load and just plain a PITA. Make sure you research any of your hardware or software you may be planning to add to this system. It's Vista 64Bit. I have had a horrible time finding drivers to work with my router and wireless adaptors. Not to mention several of the software programs I use just aren't compatible with this OS, even running in compatibility mode.