Reviews of the Gateway FX530XT - Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.66 GHz - 24" TFT
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CNET Review
The Good: Outstanding value for one of the fastest PCs we've seen; cutting-edge quad-core processor; sharp new case design; free CPU overclocking under warrantee.
The Bad: Midtower desktop case limits expandability; sloppy interior cabling compared to nearly every other high-end PC vendor's.
The Bottom Line: It's rare that you see a performance-leading PC come in below $4,000, but Gateway's FX530XT has pulled it off. Complete with an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 quad-core CPU and a pair of ATI's highest-end 3D cards, this cutting-edge desktop won't make gamers and digital designers dig quite as deep to get their hands on it.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 41/100. Comparing these reviews to 35401 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Gateway slips in a single-card gaming system that performs like more powerful and expensive dual-graphics-card systems
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computershopper.com
Review Summary: If you're looking to jump on the HD DVD bandwagon with a solid performance PC that's also ideal for games, the FX530XT fits the bill.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Gateway delivers an overclocked quad core gaming box with Vista. In the tradition of "kitchen sink", gaming PCs the Gateway FX530 has a lot of features that will put a dent in your new PC laundry list.
Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: 1009174
General
- Platform Technology Intel VIIV Technology
- Type Media center
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 8 in
- Depth 17.5 in
- Height 16.5 in
- Weight 37.9 lbs
- Color Accent black steel
- Desktop type Gaming-friendly system, Monitor included
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 / 2.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 975X Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Type RAID - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Storage controller interface channel qty 4
- RAID level RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 1
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 2 x 150 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 10000 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) 150 GB - None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - IDE
- CD / DVD read speed 16x (DVD)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- 2nd optical storage read speed 48x (CD)
- 2nd CD / DVD write speed 48x
- 2nd CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type Gateway FPD2485W - Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 24 in
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200
- Dot pitch 0.27 mm
- Response time 6 ms
- Image brightness 450 cd/m2
- Display (projector) image contrast ratio 1000:1
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Multi-GPU Configuration 2 single GPU cards (CrossFire)
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1950 CrossFire
- Video Memory GDDR4 SDRAM
- Installed Size 512 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Plug-in card
- Sound card name Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Max sample rate 192 KHz
- Speaker(s) Logitech X-230, 2 x Satellite, 1 x Subwoofer
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 3 PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16 ( X4 mode ), 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), Display / video - TV-out, Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 3 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ( 2 in front )
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified, UL 1950
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Power provided 700 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Napster Software (Trial), CyberLink Power2Go, Google Toolbar, Drivers & Utilities
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader 9 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
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