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Gateway FX510XT

review DATE:09.05.06

Gateway FX510XT
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By Joel Santo Domingo

Intel Core 2 Duo: ConroeGateway's top-of-the-line gaming/media system, the FX510XT ($3,966 direct, $4,240 with 21-inch widescreen monitor) isn't cheap, but in the high-end luxury desktop space, it's a good example of bang for the buck. It isn't as flashy-looking as the gaming boxes from Dell XPS, Falcon Northwest, and Voodoo, but what's inside is what counts, and here the FX510XT shines. It offers components quite similar to those in boutique boxes, and it performs accordingly.

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Gateway Inc

http://www.gateway.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $3,966.00 - $4,240.00 Direct
  • Type: Gaming, Media
  • Processor Family: Intel Core 2 Extreme
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 1000 GB
  • RAID: Yes
  • Graphics Card: ATI Radeon X1900 CrossFire
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
  • Monitor Type: LCD Widescreen
  • Screen Size: 21 inches
  • Notes: $3,966 direct, $4,240 with 21-inch widescreen monitor

Bottom Line

The Gateway FX510XT is like an unmarked police car. It looks like a pedestrian tower PC that's nothing special, but once it hits the game grid, it's a force to be reckoned with.

Pros

Good bang for buck in the $4–$5G club. Great performance for a stock-clocked system. Core 2 Extreme power. Relatively quiet (after start-up). 1TB of drive space. TV tuner. Vista-ready.

Cons

Plain-Jane chassis. Still expensive. 30-inch LCD panel not available from Gateway.

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