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Gateway® FX6800-05

$2,999.99 MSRP
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Our first gaming supercomputer, the Gateway® FX6800-05 Desktop is a proud member of our famed FX gaming line. Delve deep with the Intel® Core™ i7-940 Processor1, paired with 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1. Revolutionary ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 X2 graphics provide a visually intense computing experience. With an 80GB SSD Flash Drive3, a 1TB hard disk drive3 and 6GB of cutting-edge DDR3 memory, you'll experience accelerated performance as you multitask applications faster, create dynamic digital content and take games to the extreme on your Gateway® FX6800-05 Desktop.
Intel® Core™ i7-940
With smart multi-core technology that dynamically applies processing power when needed most, the Intel® Core™ i7-940 Processor1 is an incredible breakthrough. You'll multitask faster, unleash digital creativity and max your performance on everything you do, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies.
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ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 X2
ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 X2Engineered by AMD "to be the world’s fastest graphics card," the ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 was built to deliver 4x the performance efficiency of AMD high-end GPU offerings released just one year ago. Advancing visual computing ever closer to eye-definition computing gaming and cinematic experiences and delivering a whopping 2.4 teraflops of processing power, the ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 features two GPUs based on second-generation 55nm technology and clocked at 750 MHz, with a combined 1,600 stream processors, and is the world's first graphics card to include 2GB of ultra-high bandwidth GDDR5 memory.
6GB DDR3 Memory
Zip through intense 3D graphics processes and get sleek, seamless animation during your gaming outings with 6GB of DDR3 memory. With nearly twice the bandwidth of DDR2, DDR3 RAM delivers lower power consumption (plus better battery life for mobile users) and crisp visuals for graphics-rich applications, the gorgeous Windows Aero® GUI, and your next-gen games.
Ultimate Storage3
Don't say 1000 gigabytes; just say 1TB. With this PC's whopping hard drive, you'll have an immense amount of room for your growing library of music, movies, videos, games and more. (Note: Certain systems could have multiple hard drives equaling 1TB; see system specifications.)
80GB Solid State Drive3
No moving parts means solid-state drives are even hardier than hard disks. They also operate silently and, with no moving head, give fast random access. Our SSDs are flash-based, so they don't need batteries—and retain memory even after an unexpected power outage. Think of it as nearly 80GB of near-indestructibility.
15-in-1 Media Card Reader—
with Smart Copy Button!4
Transfer video and photos from your digital camera with a high-performance 15-in-1 media card reader. A "smart copy" button lets you instantly download and file your images.
Ports and More Ports
This desktop comes with a huge assortment of ports: 8 USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 rear), 2 IEEE 1394 Firewire (1 front, 1 rear), plus eSATA, DVI, PS/2 and more. Hook up hugely!
Norton Security Trial5
Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication and more.
1-Year Ltd. Warranty/Parts & Labor
Limited warranties & service agreements apply; visit Gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.
  
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit) With Service Pack 1
Get ready for tomorrow today with the powerful, all-new 64-bit SP1 edition of Windows Vista® Ultimate, which features:

•Windows Defender™: Help protect against spyware and other malware.
•Media Center: Watch programming, listen to music and share photos.
•Parental Controls: Help ensure that children are using the PC appropriately, while helping to keep them safe online.
And much, much more.
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Microsoft® Works
On this system: Microsoft's latest SE edition of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet and e-mail suite. (Note: Certain computers might come with the unsponsored version.)
Sixty Days of Microsoft® Office2
This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
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FX Design w/ Metallic Accents
As bold and distinctive in design as it is in specs, this system matches the jet black of its case with distinctive orange copper accents.
Gigabit!
Connect to the Internet and devices faster than ever with this system's Gigabit Ethernet, thanks to more bandwidth and full-duplex capacity.
Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless
It's not only for the road: Experience the freedom that wireless has to offer your life at home. You'll never want to go back to the wires again.
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IEEE 1394 FireWire
Thanks to its real-world speed specs and wide high-end device deployment, IEEE 1394 is a favorite for transferring large media files from DV camcorders, digital audio/video devices, external drives and high-performance DVD burners.
eSATA
Are you ready for transfer rates triple those of USB 2.0 and FireWire 400? Then you're ready for eSATA, the hot-swappable option designed for super-fast, super-reliable data transfer from external mass storage devices.
DVD Writer w/ Labelflash™6
DVD Writer w/ Labelflash™Burn music, videos, presentations and more with this system's DVD±R/±RW/CD-RW drive, and then use cool Labelflash™ technology included to customize your compatible DVDs by creating professional-looking labels directly on selected optical media. Note: Labelflash™ compatible media might be available in limited formats, e.g., DVD-R only.
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Specs at a glance:
Intel® Core™ i7-940 Processor1 (2.93GHz Quad-Core w/ 8MB Cache & Intel® Hyper-Threading & Turbo Speed Technology)7
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP18
6GB DDR3 1066MHz Three Channel Memory (3-2048MB modules)9
1TB SATA II 7200RPM hard drive3
Premium Tower Desktop with Media Control Interface with a Stunning Jet-Black Finish and Copper Metallic Accents
ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 X2 with 2GB DDR5 Discrete Video Memory9

  • 1 Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • 2 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 3 MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. Accessible capacity may vary due to preloaded materials and operating environment. Gateway Recovery Management utilizes up to 10 GB of the stated hard disk capacity as dedicated backup space.
  • 4 Certain functions could require use of an adapter supplied with the media card and/or operate in non-secure mode only.
  • 5 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 6 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ website.
  • 7 Overall system performance is based on several PC attributes; GHz, processor clock speed, is one of the attributes.
  • 8 Windows Vista® 64-bit versions are intended to work with 64-bit drivers and peripherals. Windows Vista® 32-bit compatible applications work in Windows Vista® 64-bit versions. Visit Microsoft's page on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows for more information on upgrading 32-bit applications and hardware.
  • 9 Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of dedicated and/or shared system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment.
  • 10 Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit www.gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states. If a plan is purchased, an on-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.