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Reviews of the Gateway FX530XT - Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.66 GHz - 24" TFT

  • 8.4

    CNET Review

    November 1, 2006

    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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  • 8.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 15, 2008

    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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  • No Rating

    pcmag.com

    By Joel Santo Domingo | December 9, 2007

    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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  • No Rating

    computershopper.com

    By Matthew Murray | June 1, 2007

    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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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    By Joel Santo Domingo | January 29, 2007

    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.

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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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