| Gateway FX4710-UB003A Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor, 6 GB RAM, 640 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1772
Category: Personal Computer
Publisher: Gateway
Studio: Gateway
Brand: Gateway
Label: Gateway
Media: Personal Computers
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.5
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 4
System Memory: 6000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 33
Dimensions (in): 22.1 x 17.8 x 11.3
MPN: FX4710-UB003A
Model: DX4710-UB002A
UPC: 827103149579
EAN: 0827103149579
ASIN: B001BRSBQQ
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| Features:
| • | Processor Type: Core 2 Quad | | • | Hard Drive Capacity: 640 GB | | • | Memory: 6 GB | | • | Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT | | • | Windows Vista Home Premium |
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Product Description
Engineered for next-gen gaming and high-end apps, and optimized for HD media, the FX series delivers pure, raw quad-core power. The Intel Core 2 Quad Processor features extreme quad-core power for dominating the latest games and blazing through multi-threaded programs with unparalleled speed. NVIDIA 9800GT graphics features ultra-fast frame rates to play the hottest DirectX 10 games with 512MB video memory in a single card. 6GB memory delivers incredible system speed to handle multitasking, enjoy multi-threaded content and bypass loading screens. While a 640GB Hard Drive lets you store all those precious photos and video to be enjoyed for years to come. With Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Edition provides you performance for serious gamers, high-quality media creators and enthusiasts who demand the most from their digital media. NVidia GeForce 9800GT with 512MB dedicated Video Memory 18x DVD+-R/RW Labelflash Drive with Double Layer 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN 15-in-1 card Digital Media reader Front ports - 2 x USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Microphone, Headphone Back ports - 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Headphone, Microphone, S-video out, Line-in, Rear speaker-out, Side speaker out, Center (subwoofer), 2 x PS2 ports (keyboard, mouse), RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45, 2 x DVI, eSATA Expansion slots - 2 x PCI (1 available), PCI Express x1 (1 available), PCI Express x16 (occupied) Drive bays - 2 x External 5.25 (1 available), 5 x Internal 3.5 (4 available) Monitor is not included
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| Customer Reviews:
 can't beat the price (unless you build your own) October 11, 2008
Pros: FAST, no crashes, and with any luck you won't need to buy a replacement before 2012 AD
Cons: no SLI, no overclocking capability in bios, pre-installed junkware
My first Gateway, I bought this box at Best Buy and have had it for 2 months now with no unresolved issues. I am not a huge gamer, but the few games I have installed run fine on max settings. I bought it more for multitasking, and so far this rig seamlessly crunches everything I throw at it simultaneously. I am finding that 90+% of the software I use works with 64-bit Vista (and believe me, I was resistant to moving away from XP -- but I'm glad I did). I was also reluctant to switch to the newest version of MS Office, but it happened to be on sale at Office Max so I said what the heck... it's a royal pain to get accustomed to the new Word interface, but maybe it will seem normal a year from now.
This machine has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.9, if that matters to you.
The onboard sound is decent, but I threw in a cheapo Audigy SE card and it improved the audio (for my purposes). Core Temp shows not much over 50 degrees with load. Nor will I be concerned about the heat generated by the OC 9800 GT unless I fill the expansion bays / slots -- then it will be time for a PSU and cooling scheme upgrade.
First day, it was a minor pain to wipe off the bloatware (needed Norton removal tool, etc.) First week, I had to reinstall the dvd driver to get the device working (problem solved), and did a tiny edit in the registry (Vista's fault, not Gateway's).
I would recommend this system for users with a tech level above novice -- but that's probably who's gonna be interested anyway.
 Blazing Fast, Economy Gaming Rig August 14, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a powerful PC, but don't want to spend all that money on a Alienware or HP Blackbird, this is a great machine. I have owned mine for about a month now and I'm still impressed by how fast it is. It comes with Vista 64 OS, which I have had very little issues with. My only gripe is that it did not include a DVI > VGA adaptor, but instead came with a DVI > HDMI. So, I had to go to the store and get another DVI > HDMI adaptor and go that route, which in the end gives a superior image with a (expensive) HDMI cable. Even with that problem, I highly recommend it.
 No luck August 11, 2008
6 out of 13 found this review helpful
I purchased this computer. While I found it attractive to look at and it had the features I wanted, it was a nightmare attempting to set it up. First the promised adapter for DVI to VGA was not included and I had to go running around acquiring one. Then I attempted to connect to the internet via my cable modem and router. That would not work no matter what I tried. Even though the same connection works on an older gateway and one I purchased six months ago with Vista I could not get it connected with this machine. After several hours of working with Gateway they gave up saying it was the ISP's fault even though I started with the ISP first. Delays of over 30-40 minutes were routine on my calls. All I can say be prepared for a lousy experience if you have any trouble with this machine. I am certainly going to return mine.
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