Customizable BTX PCs utilize 64-Bit dual-core processors.
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Featuring tool-free BTX chassis design, Series FX400 series PCs are powered by dual-core Pentium® D 800 series processors. Computers, built on Intel 945G chipset, include Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. Chassis provides 7 drive bays and 3 internal HDD bays along with 5 expansion slots and integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet. Options include LCD flat panel displays and SATA hard drives from 120-500 Gb.
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Gateway Maximizes Power of New 64-Bit Dual Core Processors in Customizable BTX PCs, Available Direct from Gateway
Next Generation PCs Deliver Power, Performance; Innovative BTX Design Enhances Component Reliability up to 82 Percent for Extended PC Life(1)
IRVINE, Calif., June 30 -- Gateway today introduced the company's first desktop PCs that combine the power of Intel's latest 800 series dual core processors with the benefits of a BTX chassis, which can be customized to meet a wide range of consumer needs.
The Gateway(R) FX400 series PCs marry cutting-edge technology with premium features to give consumers optimum performance for games, digital video and other graphically intensive applications. All of the new PCs are based on Gateway's unique patent-pending design that optimizes Intel's BTX architecture, resulting in enhanced reliability through efficient cooling.
The new Gateway(R) FX400 series desktop PCs feature the new dual core Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 800 series processors. This new technology includes two complete processing cores that operate simultaneously to quickly and easily handle two intensive tasks at once, such as burning a music CD while sending digital photos to a friend. Dual core technology also provides support for future 64-bit software. The systems are built upon the new Intel(R) 945G chipset and include Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 for excellent graphical capabilities.
"Many customers want a custom system to optimize performance for their unique needs, whether it's gaming or digital content creation. Gateway's direct channel enables them to select from a variety of processors, hard drives, software and other components, so they get the right system and the right price," said Marc Demars, Gateway's senior director of product marketing. "People also want their PC investment to last. The Gateway(R) FX400 series gives customers exceptional reliability, speed, power and expansion for the long haul with its fast dual core processors and quiet and cool BTX design."
BTX Design -- Components up to 82 Percent More Reliable Than Within Traditional PCs
Based on the company's patent-pending design that optimizes Intel's BTX architecture, the Gateway FX400 series' key components are up to 82 percent(1) more reliable than those within a traditional ATX platform. By circulating air more efficiently, internal components like processors, hard drives and graphics cards are cooled more effectively.
In addition, the innovative, tool-free BTX design makes it fast and easy to upgrade components, by enabling users to access the motherboard, optical disks, hard drives and media card readers without tools. It offers significant expansion with seven bays (two 5.25-inch drive bays, two 3.5-inch drive bays) and three internal hard disk drive (HDD) bays. It also has five total expansion slots including 1 PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot and three PCI slots.
Configure-to-Order Options Cater to Consumer's Unique Needs
The PCs can also be customized with a wide array of premium features including fast, high-performance processors, graphic cards and memory. Consumers can choose several options of LCD flat panel displays and SATA hard drive options from 120GB to 500GB(2). The systems also feature the latest in networking technology -- integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet -- to ensure a fast network connection.
Digital media and gaming are enhanced by all the choices offered in the Gateway(R) FX400 series. Gateway customers will be able to select the features that best fit their needs. Those interested in the Gateway(R) FX400 can select from three speeds of the dual core processors, from the Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 820 (2.8 GHz) processor to the Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 840 (3.2 GHz) processor. They can also select memory ranging from 512MB to 4GB. Multiple nVidia(R) graphics cards with up to 256MB of discrete video memory are available to provide realistic gaming images and enhanced graphics playback. Customers can also select from Gateway(TM) GMAX 2100 2.1 or 5.1 speakers with subwoofers for dynamic sound. Other options include multiple optical drives, such as a DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo and a 16x double-layer multi-format DVD+/-RW drive.
Service and Support Programs
The new PCs are supported by the company's standard limited warranty options(3). Additional service and support options are available. Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. The company's extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.
Gateway offers a pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on all its PCs(4). With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering updates and general PC maintenance. Additionally, the Gateway System Recovery solution offers all customers the ability to easily recover drivers, applications or the full factory image. The Gateway System Recovery solution provides advanced recovery capabilities that are always available, so consumers experience less down time in the event of a system issue. Unlike other recovery systems, Gateway's solution lets customers restore the factory software image while maintaining all data files stored on the PC. Back-up options and restore procedures are simple, thanks to Gateway's easy-to-understand recovery guide and system recovery interface.
Gateway PCs also come with the Gateway Internet Security Shield. It protects the computer from viruses and other unwanted issues with Norton Internet Security 2005 (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Firewall and Parental Control) and McAfee Anti-Spyware.
Pricing and Availability
The Gateway(R) FX400 series desktop PCs come in several recommended configurations with a choice of Windows(R) XP Home, XP Pro or Microsoft(R) Windows Media Center Edition 2005 as well as Microsoft(R) Works Suite productivity applications including Word, Encarta, Money and more. These PCs can be configured to order at prices starting at $1099.99. Customers can order the Gateway(R) FX400 Series via Gateway's direct channels including www.Gateway.com and by calling 1-800-Gateway.
Sample configurations include:
Gateway FX400S
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
512MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
200GB SATA hard drive(2)
Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Gateway 15-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
$1099.99
Gateway FX400X
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
250MB SATA hard drive(2)
Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
nVidia 6600 graphics card with 128MB DDR memory
Gateway 17-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
$1299.99
Gateway FX400MC
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
250MB SATA hard drive(2(
Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
nVidia 6600 graphics card with 128MB DDR memory
Gateway 17-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media Center Edition 2005
Wireless remote and TV tuner
$1499.99
Gateway FX400XL
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 830 processor
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
Dual 250MB SATA hard drives(2)
Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
nVidia 6800 Ultra graphics card with 256MB DDR memory
Gateway 19-inch LCD display
Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
$1999.99
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif. - based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See www.gateway.com for more information.
All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
(1) Accolade Engineering Solutions, January 2005. The Arrhenius Acceleration Reaction Rate Model is used to estimate the improvement in mean time to failure (MTTF) based on temperature of the component.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
(4) Internet connection required.
