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Gateway® FX6801-03

$1,279.99 MSRP
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Delve into gameplay and graphics creation with the multi-core 2.66GHz Gateway® FX6801-03 Desktop. Outfitted with the high-end Intel® Core™ i7-920 Processor1, 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1, NVIDIA® GTX 260 graphics, a massive 9GB of cutting-edge DDR3 memory and a 750GB hard disk drive5, our FX6801-03 will give you the performance you want for the hottest DirectX® 10 games and for multimedia and content creation. Expandability includes 8 USB and 2 IEEE 1394a Firewire ports, plus 2 expansion bays, and a Smart Backup Button makes backups a one-touch affair. And the Gateway® FX6801-03 Desktop redefines usability with an illuminated media control interface, a pop-up media card reader and pop-out ports.
Intel® Core™ i7-920
With smart multi-core technology that dynamically applies processing power when needed most, the Intel® Core™ i7-920 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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Taking HD Gaming to the Extreme
Taking HD Gaming to the ExtremeRedefine your gaming reality with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260 graphics, delivering an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience so you can power through games at record speeds and get even more from your multimedia and entertainment.
The Express of Express Chipsets
The Intel® X58 Express chipset, combined with this PC's Intel® Core™ i7 Processor1, drives breakthrough performance and supports state-of-the-art technologies, such as QuickPath Interconect, PCI Express 2.0, High Definition Audio, Matrix Storage, Rapid Recover and Turbo Memory. Translation: You'll truly experience your games and media apps a whole new way.
Colossal Memory
With a total of 9GB of RAM standard on this machine, you'll experience incredible system speed to handle demanding graphics and get ultra-fast frame rates during game play.
DDR3 Memory
Zip through intense 3D graphics processes and get seamless animation during your gaming outings with DDR3 memory. With nearly twice the bandwidth of DDR2 memory, this new technology uses less power (lower electric bills for home desktop users, longer battery life for notebook users on the road) and delivers crisp visuals for graphics-rich applications, the gorgeous Aero® interface, and your next-gen games.
Colossal Hard Drive5
Tired of worrying about fitting more onto your old computer's small hard drive? Then it's time for this new system, which boasts 750GB—a massive amount of space for your photographs, music, movies and much more.
15-in-1 Media Card Reader6
Ditch the extra wires and cables—this system reads memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders and more.
Tool-Free Expansion
This system features tool-free expansion to give you easy space for extra storage and backup.
Norton Security Trial7
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.
  
SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 64 bit
Now more than ever, it's time for Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, with Service Pack 1's even greater performance, reliability and security; a new 64-bit architecture2 that masters large files; and:

•Windows Defender™: Help protect against spyware and other unwanted software.
•Media Center: Listen to your favorite music and share photos. Add a TV tuner3 (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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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® Office4
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.
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.
HD Audio
HD audio provides your system with the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content. Plus, you'll hear more of your tunes and tones, with auditory playback coming out at a higher quality than systems without HD sound.
DVD DL Writer
Burn music, videos and more onto CDs and DVDs with this system's CD-R/-RW/ DVD-R/+R/-R/-RW/+RW/-RAM DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL.
Personalize Your DVD Disks8
Personalize Your DVD DisksMake them yours! Use the cool Labelflash™ technology on this system to customize compatible DVDs the way you want. Create 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™ i7-920 Processor1 (2.66GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading and Turbo Speed Technology, 8MB L3 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
9GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory9
750GB SATA hard drive5
Premium Tower Desktop with Media Control Interface with a Stunning Jet-Black Finish and Copper Metallic Accents
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260 Graphics with 896MB 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 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.
  • 3 HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.
  • 4 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 5 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.
  • 6 Certain functions could require use of an adapter supplied with the media card and/or operate in non-secure mode only.
  • 7 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 8 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ website.
  • 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.