Gateway® FX541XG

$2,679.99 MSRP
 
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The FX541XG is a blazing-fast gaming and editing beast featuring quad-core processing, dedicated graphics, tons of RAM and hi-fi sound output. It'll also double as a home media hub, giving you hi-def output and a massive hard drive for your movie and music library.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor1
Intel® Core™2 Extreme ProcessorThis system comes equipped with a blazingly fast Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor1, designed both for high-end gamers and for those who use demanding 3D apps.
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Dual NVIDIA 8800GT OC Graphics Cards
This system features dual NVIDIA 8800GT OC Graphics for crisp, clear gaming animation and beautiful 3D rendering. With a full 1GB of dedicated memory, a revolutionary unified architecture and full support for DirectX® 10 games, these GeForce 8800GT GPUS deliver unprecedented performance, extraordinarily detailed environments, and film-quality game effects.
DVD Writer
Burn music, videos and more onto DVDs with this system's DVD±R/±RW/CD-RW drive.
Now! 60 Days of Microsoft® Office4
Now! 60 Days of Microsoft® OfficeThis system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
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12 Months Toll-Free Tech Support5
With this system you get 12 months of toll-free tech support—and 100% U.S.-based phone sales and support.
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4GB RAM
Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system.
 
SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 32 bit
SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 32 bitNow more than ever, it's time for Genuine Windows Vista®, with the Service Pack 1 version bringing even greater security, reliability and performance. Plus:

Windows Defender™: Help protect against spyware and other unwanted software.
Media Center: Listen to your favorite music and share photos. Add a TV tuner2 (standard on certain systems) and watch live and recorded television.
Parental Controls: Help ensure that children are using the PC appropriately, while helping to keep them safe online.

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Blu-ray™/HD-DVD™ Hybrid Drive
Watch HD entertainment plus burn standard DVDs with the DVD±RW hybrid Blu-ray™/HD-DVD drive.
Personalize Your DVD Disks3
Personalize Your DVD DisksMake them yours! Use cool Labelflash™ technology included on this system to customize compatible DVDs the way you want by creating professional-looking labels directly on selected optical media. Note: Labelflash™-compatible media might be available in limited formats, for example, DVD-R only.
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9-in-1 Media Card Reader
Ditch the extra wires and cables—this system reads memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders and more.
Ultimate Storage
With a whopping 1 Terabyte (1000GB) hard drive, you'll have plenty of room for music, movies, video clips and more. (Note: Certain systems could have 2 500GB hard drives; see specs.) (Accessible capacity varies.)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
XtremeGamer PCI Sound Card

This system comes with powerful, hi-fi sound output that will make your gaming experience incredibly immersive. X-Fi CMSS®-3D Headphone sound creates nine virtual speakers over stereo headphones for positional audio that's so accurate you can actually use it to locate enemies. Bullets whiz past your head. Explosions shake the room, and compressed game sounds will jump to life with X-Fi Crystalizer™, delivering crisp, sharp gunshots and deep, booming detonations.
 
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Specs at a glance:
Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor1 QX6850 (3.00GHz, 1333MHz, 8MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit) SP1
4096MB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM (4-1024MB module)
1000GB 7200rpm Serial ATA II/300 hard drive w/ 16MB cache & Raid 0 (2-500GB hard drives)
Gateway® 7-bay BTX tower case

  • 1 Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • 2 HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.
  • 3 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ Web site.
  • 4 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 5 Service methods are subject to change without notice or obligation.
  • 6 Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit www.gateway.com or call 800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states. If a plan is purchased, an on-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.