Reviews of the Gateway FX4710
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast all-around desktop; overclocked 3D card helps performance on some games.
The Bad: More memory than necessary for current software; could use an extra feature or two to keep up with competing desktops.
The Bottom Line: The Gateway FX4710 provides enough performance to get you through most of today's games and multimedia software, but the ahead-of-its time memory is wasted on current applications. You can make your PC dollar go further today on a desktop with a more balanced configuration.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 46356 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: The extra cost of this machine over a standard budget PC buys you a huge boost in gaming performance. Its nVidia GeForce 9800GT graphics card enabled the FX4710 to attain frame rates in the range of 150 to 170 frames per second--numbers more in line with
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The FX4710 is a looker and an excellent value for a gaming machine, but for everyday computing it's no more competent than some systems that cost half as much
Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: FX4710-UB003A
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel, Keyboard
- Width 7.1 in
- Depth 17.3 in
- Height 16.3 in
- Weight 24.3 lbs
- Color Copper
- Desktop type Gaming-friendly system, Budget desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 / 2.5 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 6 MB
- Cache Per Processor 6 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel G33 Express
- Data bus speed 1333 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 6 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB + 2 x 2 GB
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module
Storage Controller
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 18x (DVD)
- Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
- Installed Size 512 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound card name High-Definition Audio
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Internal
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Storage - 7 pin external Serial ATA, Audio, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Power provided 400 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials, CyberLink Power2Go, Norton 360 (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
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