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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Powerful - it is the only computer I found at the retail level that hit the maximum 5.9 on the Windows Experience Score Scale. For your reference the $3,000 Blackbird only got a 5.6. Really well built and cuts through apps like hot knife thru butter
Cons: Runs hot. Almost too hot. I think it did crash on me once because of the heat. Maybe should have used DDR3 RAM.
Summary: Your review is completely wrong. I went to st... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Very impressive - particularly considering the cost"
Pros: Bought yesterday, setup was quick and easy. Immediately tested with 3DMark - scored 12,600+, besting average for this class of machine by fairly good margin including our custom built $2,000+ machine.
Cons: Mediocre case - looks nice but interior nothing special. Very little stock cooling but seems to run reasonably cool nonetheless. No overclocking possible with current BIOS.
Summary: BIG bang for the buck. Would be very difficul... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Excellent machine for all purposes. Beware the Monitor"
Pros: Quiet, fast and comes ready to go. Good value for price and ahead of the RAM game for gaming and pictures
Cons: The video card could be more current and the monitor hook up limits you to VGA on most Gateway monitors
Summary: this is my 4th gateway and to date I'm not di... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Great Value, Great Components
Cons: Rather flashy case
Summary: I simply don't understand why Cnet would rate... read more
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1.5 stars
"Gateway FX4710= good deal , happy at first?but read on"
Pros: Fast, quiet, good deal, good looking
Cons: Won't boot at times !
Summary: I purchased a refurbished Gateway FX4710 in J... read more
