Reviews of the Gateway FX530XT (Windows Vista)
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CNET Review
The Good: Crisp exterior; updated offering includes Windows Vista.
The Bad: Outdated 3D cards lack support next-generation Vista gaming graphics.
The Bottom Line: We liked this system when we covered its Windows XP-based debut back in November. The big news here is that Gateway has added an option for Windows Vista. Unfortunately, it's an awkward time for high-end gaming PCs to use Microsoft's new operating system, and Gateway hasn't adjusted well. We'd stick with the older model.
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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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No Rating
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: 1009174v
General
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Color Black steel
- Desktop type Gaming-friendly system, Monitor included
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad Core QX6700 / 2.66 GHz
Cache Memory
- Installed Size 8 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 975X
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB
- Technology DDR II SDRAM
Storage
- Hard Drive 150 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150
- Hard Drive (2nd) 150 GB
Optical Storage
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD)
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD display - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 24 in
- Viewable screen size 24 in
Graphics Controller
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility RADEON X1950
- Installed Size 512 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card
- Sound card name SoundBlaster X-FI
- Speaker(s) 2
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory card reader, Memory, PCI Express x16, x4 PCI Express
- Interfaces 3 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - RJ-11, 1 x Monitor, 1 x Modem, 6 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0, 2 x PS/2 - RJ-45, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x Microphone
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Microsoft Works 8.5, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
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User Opinions
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