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

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Well, you can sort the lists of items by best customer rating, that gives you a ballpark idea of what is junk (or a terrible deal) and what is good (and/or a good deal).

Oh and yes one can be built for cheaper with better parts.

I will say thats a heck of a good deal though.

One thing that jacks a custom builds price up a good 100 bucks is the OS, so keep that in mind if thats the way you decide to go. If you already have an OS then nevermind.
 
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bondoron said:
The only problem would be is I don't know which parts to use. I mean I could go to Newegg and find parts, I just don't know which ones are the better ones and which aren't so good. :D
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You post here and we help ya :) All we need is: 1) Whatcha use it for 2) Budget 3) Location
 
Well basically I would like a computer with pretty much the same specs as the computer listed. I would need a video card though. I would be using it for gaming also. I live in WI.
 
Decent initial price, but in my opinion the problem with prebuilt computers is that the upgradability is limited. Build your own for the same or less and be able to upgrade later...
 
The processor is fine, but any time you buy a retail computer you will get a shit GPU and shit memory and most likely a cheap power supply. So its up to you.
 
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