The Gateway FX 6800-11 is a solid entry level gaming setup. Gamers looking for an affordable machine powerful enough to render informationally dense DX10 3D environments will find a lot to love in the Gateway FX 6800-11.

Standout Features

• 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7-920 quad-core processor
• 750 GB hard drive
• 6 GB DDR3 RAM
• 1 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 150 video card

Features

Gateway is an experienced company that has been around long enough to know what gamers want—a fast PC, a good graphics card and the hardware to create a truly realistic gaming experience. This computer package is still under $1500. Considering that it comes complete with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and a 750 GB hard drive, Gateway managed to provide some luxury extras within a budget package.

The FX 6800-11 comes standard with an Intel i7-920 processor with four cores running at 2.66 GHz. Whether you play World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Crysis or any other demanding game, this Core 2 Quad will do its work efficiently.

The Gateway FX 6800-11, unlike many other gaming PCs in this price range, comes standard with 6 GB of tri-channel RAM. The more expensively priced Alienware machines in its price category only have dual channel DDR2 RAM. 6 GB of DDR3 RAM allow you to play your favorite game and perform other tasks, like running security software, at the same time.

This system comes standard with an NVIDIA GeForce 150 GTS. The 150 GTS is a step down from some of the more performance oriented graphics controllers, but considering that you still have a GB of discrete video memory onboard, the card will power the most polygon-intense and action-packed renderings.

7.1 sound means full surround sound capability. You’ll be able which direction your enemies are approaching from.
The FX 6800-11 features a media card reader and a CD/DVD RW, so you can play and burn CDs and DVDs. Also included are speakers, a mouse and a multimedia keyboard. You can connect your peripherals through the ten USB ports and three FireWire ports.

The Gateway FX 6800-11 is listed at $1299.99 with no upgrades and not including shipping and handling. This package includes everything you need to get started and is a good buy.

Summary of Reviews from Across the Internet

Users are pleased that customer support is available through email, phone and instant online service through live chat. We used the live chat a couple of times, and only had to wait about 30 seconds.

Summary

Gateway is a well–known name in the computer industry and the FX 6800-11 will take care of your gaming needs at an affordable price.

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