Reviews of the Gateway GM5632E
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CNET Review
The Good: Gains a performance edge because of its fast system memory; largest amount of hard drive space at this price range; upgrade-friendly interior.
The Bad: Poorly-suited for 3D gaming; no Wi-Fi networking.
The Bottom Line: Thanks to a strong set of core specs, the Gateway GM5632E is the best deal going on in a mainstream traditional desktop. It might be missing a few fancy, nonessential features, but it has a strong enough foundation to make up for any deficiencies.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 35244 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: If you're looking for an affordable media center PC--but don't need a rip-roaring gaming machine in the same box--the Gateway GM5632E fits the bill. Its satisfactory combination of price and performance makes it a worthwhile option
Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: GM5632E
General
- Type Media center
- Product Form Factor Mini tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 7.2 in
- Depth 16.1 in
- Height 15.6 in
- Weight 23.4 lbs
- Desktop type Media center system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Intel Virtualization Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB ( 2 x 4MB (4MB per core pair) )
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel G33 Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 3 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 512 MB + 2 x 1 GB
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module
Storage Controller
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Hard Drive 2 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) 500 GB - None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 48x (CD) / 18x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
- Video input Integrated in TV tuner
- Analog TV system PAL, NTSC, SECAM
- Digital TV reception ATSC
- Video capture interface S-Video
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
- Installed Size 256 MB / 256 MB (max)
- Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard connectivity Wireless
- Keyboard interface RF
Mouse
- Mouse connectivity Wireless
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface RF
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 2 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5", 1 Front accessible - 3.5"
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - SPDIF - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Audio - Line-in - RCA ( 2 in front )
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features TV tuner, Personal video recorder
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 400 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Card Reader
- Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardmobile, Microdrive, SmartMedia Card, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick Duo, CompactFlash Card type I, MiniSD, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
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