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Gateway® FX6801-01

$1,799.99 MSRP
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Delve deep into gameplay and high-end creation with the intensively multi-core 3.08GHz Gateway® FX6801-01 Desktop. Outfitted with the high-end Intel® Core™ i7-950 Processor1, 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1, true-to-life NVIDIA® GTX 285 graphics, a massive 9GB of cutting-edge DDR3 memory and a mammoth 1TB hard disk drive5, our FX6801-01 will help you conquer the hottest DirectX® 10 games and blaze through multimedia and content creation. Expandability includes 8 USB, 2 IEEE 1394a Firewire and 2 eSATA ports, plus an expansion bay, and a Smart Backup Button makes backups a one-touch affair. Plus, the Gateway® FX6801-01 Desktop redefines easy access on its front and top with a touch-sensitive media control interface, a pop-up media card reader and pop-out ports.
Intel® Core™ i7-950
With smart multi-core technology that dynamically applies processing power when needed most, the Intel® Core™ i7-950 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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World-Class Gaming Experience
World-Class Gaming ExperienceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285 graphics with NVIDIA® PhysX™ gaming effects let you experience the hottest games at mind-blowing framerates with lightning-fast video and jaw-dropping effects in extreme high-definition resolutions.
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.
Ultimate Storage5
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.)
15-in-1 Media Card Reader—
with Smart Copy Button!6
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.
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.
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.
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.
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™8
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™Burn music, videos, presentations and more with this system's DVD±R DL/RW/RAM/CD-R/- 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; for example, DVD-R only.
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Specs at a glance:
Intel® Core™ i7-950 Processor1 (3.06GHz, 8MB L3 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
9GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory9
1TB SATA hard drive5
Premium Tower Desktop with Media Control Interface with a Stunning Jet-Black Finish and Copper Metallic Accents
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285 Graphics with 1GB 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.