| PRODUCT DETAILS | | Gateway GT5628 Desktop PC |  | |
Gateway GT5628 Desktop PC
The Gateway GT5628 is equipped with an Intel Quad-Core processor, providing the unprecedented power of 4 processing cores to blaze through the most graphics-intensive applications. Enjoy the latest graphics technology with nVidia GeForce 8500GT graphics supporting revolutionary DirectX 10 games for incredible graphics and film-quality effects with 256MB dedicated video memory. Control when and how you enjoy premium home entertainment with Intel Viiv to download exclusive content, manage and share your media library. Power through downloads, bypass loading screens and take your system speed to new levels with 3GB memory. Transfer content from your digital devices with the 15-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader and save your media library on the high-speed 500GB hard drive. Send email, manage spreadsheets and create documents with Microsoft Works and enjoy extras like digital media, security and gaming software. The optional Gateway Portable Media Drive lets you take your digital media files on the go for easy access from any PC. 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio 500GB SATA II 7200RPM, 16MB Cache Hard Drive High-Performance 15-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader Interfaces - 8x USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front, 6 Rear), 2x Audio Microphone, Front/Headphone (Stereo), 2x PS/2 Ports (Keyboard and Mouse), 1x RJ-11 Modem Port, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet Port, 5x Audio Center/Sub, Rear (Stereo), Line-in/Side (Stereo), Front/Headphones (Stereo), Microphone, plus S/PDIF Optical, 2x IEEE 1394 Ports (1 Front, 1 Rear), VGA, DVI-I with HDCP & S-Video Port Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Height 15.60 x Width 7.20 x Depth 16.10 (552x445x283) Weight - 23.4 pounds (10.6 kg) Monitor is not included
Manufacturer: Gateway
 Gateway GT5628 Desktop PC
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| User Reviews |  | Fast hardware for photo enthusiast
rating: 4
I bought this at Fry's for $900, while all other sellers asked for $960.
Photo editing is the main reason I bought this PC. I need a computer that can drive a 30" LCD monitor (2560 x 1600) with dual-link DVI. The Nvidia 8500GT that came with this PC is the cheapest card that supports it. Some reviews complain that the 8500 is too slow for 3D games.
In the 3 weeks since I bought it, there has been no problem. Stay tune.
Pro:
Fast quad core CPU. Adobe LightRoom 1.3 can take advantage of all four cores.
Single large hard disk. Unlike HP, which puts in 2 smaller SATA drives in Raid0 configuration, the GT5628 leaves an empty space for additional drive. By the time I fill up 500G with photos, I can install a much larger (and cheaper) drive.
Built-in card readers. The transfer speed of the CF card reader is approaching the speed of the USB 2.0 bus.
Con:
Two words, Windows Vista. Unlike built-to-order PCs, XP is not an available option. But no other store-bought PC has XP.
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A great PC for the price
rating: 4
This pc has a very powerful processor that has 4 cores that each run at 2.4Ghz.It also comes with 3GB of Ram and has a 500GB hard drive with Vista Home Premium already installed.This thing also comes with a rather weak Graphics card thats 256mb and cant run the newest pc games at full graphic detail without a lot of Slowdown.Even though this pc is great overall i did have a major issue when i first got it.The screen would freeze,the pc would restart over and over again about every 10-20 minutes and then beeping sounds would come from the motherboard.I opened up the side of the pc to find what was going wrong then i found that one of the ram sticks was cracked!I had to take out the Ram and replace it with my own 2-2GB ram sticks and then everything was ok,no more problems.The ram that comes with this pc is very brittle and has no protective metal covering so it's no wonder that one of the sticks was busted.Even though this might be an isolated case of a cracked ram stick i just want people to know whats going on if their pc starts acting up right out of the box.This pc is great all around and one big plus if your a gamer like me is that there is enough room in the case for a heavy duty graphics card such as a 8800gtx 768mb card.You might not think a card as long as the 768mb gtx could fit in this pc by just looking at it's exterior but i got it in there without even taking out the hard drive cage.:)Watching Dvd movies,burning Dvd's/Cd's,playing games at medium graphics detail,transferring data to and from an SD card,this pc can do a lot right out of the box and has plenty of room for upgrading.Great PC.
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