So I'm thinking of picking this comp up...

mcflyvii · 02-01-2008, 07:16 PM

Gateway - 6000+ Desktop
Model: GT5648E | SKU: 8639743

$499.99 from Best Buy Online

Processor Brand AMD
Processor Platform AMD LIVE!ProcessorAMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2Processor Speed 3.0GHz
System Bus 2000MHz
Cache Memory1MB + 1MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 3GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 4GB
Type of Memory (RAM) PC2-5300 DDR2
Hard Drive Type SATA II (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 320GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Video Memory Up to 128MB (shared)

DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x8x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 48x40x48 CD-RW
Total Expansion Bays3 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"), 1 media drive
Available Expansion Bays 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"), 1 media drive
Total Expansion Slots 2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2
Available Expansion Slots 1 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16

I've found very few reviews about this model (probably because it's newish). From what I've heard, I'll need to upgrade the power supply to at least 450-500 watt. I also plan on upgrading the graphics card at a later date but for current purposes it's fine how it is.

Please let me know what you think and if it's an ok buy or not.

Also, before anyone posts a comment about building my own. I neither have the time nor the patience to do so. Not looking for top of the line, high-end but just want something that won't give me problems and be fudged up in 3 months. Also I want to know if Gateways on average have had good reviews as of late, as well as if say HP, Acer, or Compaq are better choices for me.

Thanks again!

Matt

imsati · 02-01-2008, 07:41 PM

Overall it seems like a nice system. What will the main use be for it? Also, what PSU is included with it that you think will need to be upgraded?

Make sure you check the shipping price as sometimes they will jack it up a decent amount.

mcflyvii · 02-01-2008, 07:48 PM

I will mostly use it for college stuff (homework and whatnot), photoshop type design programs, and in my free time medium graphics type gaming. mostly FFXI right now but branch off every once in a while. Nothing too graphic intensive.

Also, in one of the reviews I read, it was said to have come with a 300 watt PSU which they complained wasn't enough to power it correctly during certain operations but once they upgraded to a 500 everything was peachy.

As for shipping, I don't think Best Buy charges if I choose to have it shipped to one of their retail stores and pick it up, of course haven't looked into it. Will get back to you on that.

mcflyvii · 02-01-2008, 11:53 PM

Bumping for additional opinions. Sorries, anything at all you have to say will help.

pc-tech · 02-02-2008, 12:13 AM

either i missed it or it isnt there, what os?

oscaryu1 · 02-02-2008, 12:27 AM

OK System for the price. I'd recommend custom as most here will, but it's a good system overall. You'll need a better GFX though.

bondoron · 02-10-2008, 05:28 PM

I am also interested in the same machine. Do you think a machine could be built for the same price or less with better parts? I have never built one before however I would be willing to give it a shot.

zach6490 · 02-10-2008, 09:57 PM

Thats a good deal imo. As you probably know downside to buying from a manufacturer is locked down motherboards (no overclocking), poor video cards, power supplies, etc. Video card, and power supply issue is fixable, but overclocking is pretty much out of the question.

this one right, looks like a nice comp.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1194054018111

bondoron · 02-10-2008, 11:06 PM

Yup that is the machine.

oscaryu1 · 02-11-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondoron

I am also interested in the same machine. Do you think a machine could be built for the same price or less with better parts? I have never built one before however I would be willing to give it a shot.

Most likely yes.

02-01-2008, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
mcflyvii New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	So I'm thinking of picking this comp up... Gateway - 6000+ Desktop Model: GT5648E \| SKU: 8639743 $499.99 from Best Buy Online Processor Brand AMD Processor Platform AMD LIVE!ProcessorAMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2Processor Speed 3.0GHz System Bus 2000MHz Cache Memory1MB + 1MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM) 3GB System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 4GB Type of Memory (RAM) PC2-5300 DDR2 Hard Drive Type SATA II (7200 rpm) Hard Drive Size 320GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Video Memory Up to 128MB (shared) DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Recordable DVD Drive Speeds8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x8x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 48x40x48 CD-RW Total Expansion Bays3 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"), 1 media drive Available Expansion Bays 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"), 1 media drive Total Expansion Slots 2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 Available Expansion Slots 1 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16 I've found very few reviews about this model (probably because it's newish). From what I've heard, I'll need to upgrade the power supply to at least 450-500 watt. I also plan on upgrading the graphics card at a later date but for current purposes it's fine how it is. Please let me know what you think and if it's an ok buy or not. Also, before anyone posts a comment about building my own. I neither have the time nor the patience to do so. Not looking for top of the line, high-end but just want something that won't give me problems and be fudged up in 3 months. Also I want to know if Gateways on average have had good reviews as of late, as well as if say HP, Acer, or Compaq are better choices for me. Thanks again! Matt

02-01-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,564	Overall it seems like a nice system. What will the main use be for it? Also, what PSU is included with it that you think will need to be upgraded? Make sure you check the shipping price as sometimes they will jack it up a decent amount. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right? http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619

02-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
mcflyvii New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	Mostly used for... I will mostly use it for college stuff (homework and whatnot), photoshop type design programs, and in my free time medium graphics type gaming. mostly FFXI right now but branch off every once in a while. Nothing too graphic intensive. Also, in one of the reviews I read, it was said to have come with a 300 watt PSU which they complained wasn't enough to power it correctly during certain operations but once they upgraded to a 500 everything was peachy. As for shipping, I don't think Best Buy charges if I choose to have it shipped to one of their retail stores and pick it up, of course haven't looked into it. Will get back to you on that.

02-01-2008, 11:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
mcflyvii New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	Bumpers... Bumping for additional opinions. Sorries, anything at all you have to say will help.

02-02-2008, 12:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,043	OK System for the price. I'd recommend custom as most here will, but it's a good system overall. You'll need a better GFX though. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

02-02-2008, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
pc-tech banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Berkley Ma Posts: 857	either i missed it or it isnt there, what os?

02-10-2008, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
bondoron New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I am also interested in the same machine. Do you think a machine could be built for the same price or less with better parts? I have never built one before however I would be willing to give it a shot.

02-10-2008, 09:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
zach6490 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 60	Thats a good deal imo. As you probably know downside to buying from a manufacturer is locked down motherboards (no overclocking), poor video cards, power supplies, etc. Video card, and power supply issue is fixable, but overclocking is pretty much out of the question. this one right, looks like a nice comp. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1194054018111 Last edited by zach6490; 02-10-2008 at 10:09 PM.

02-10-2008, 11:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
bondoron New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	Yup that is the machine.

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