Gateway Introduces Its Newest FX Series Gaming PC and Debuts New LX Series for Digital Media Enthusiasts
Continuing to put the fun and value in high-performance desktop PCs, Gateway today introduced two new models designed for gaming and digital media enthusiasts.
The Gateway FX6710, the latest gaming titan in the FX Series, follows the footsteps of previous models, using Intel-fueled muscle to blow through processor intensive tasks and help gamers conquer their digital challenges with ease.
The Gateway LX6200 desktop PC makes its debut as the first model in a new line of LX Series PCs designed for digitally creative consumers. With AMD quad-core performance, a whopping 8GB of RAM and blazingly fast graphics, it is ideal for designing web pages and blogs, creating digital photo albums, editing and uploading videos and producing personal music CDs.
“Consumers looking to maximize their budgets as the holiday season approaches will appreciate these affordable, powerful, no-compromise systems that get the job done without breaking the bank,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products for Gateway. “The FX6710 offers top-notch gaming performance at an incredible price, while our new LX6200 makes pursuing digital media hobbies a much more affordable and realistic proposition.”
FX Series = Gaming Master
Widely recognized as one of the best values in gaming computers today, the Gateway FX Series PCs provide the perfect blend of performance, graphics and audio for those who want to experience their digital entertainment full throttle.
The copper color trimmed FX features a top-of-the-line Intel Core™ 2 Q9400 Processor, Windows Vista Premium 64-bit, 6GB memory, advanced ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 graphics and Creative’s X-Fi gaming audio capabilities, allowing even the most advanced games to be played at high resolutions with life-like audio.
LX Series = Digital Powerhouse
The new Gateway LX line is a digital media powerhouse designed for enthusiasts focused on digital photography, video editing and music-based content creation.
Featuring bright blue accent trim, the LX6200 owes its lightning-quick system response to the supercharged quad core AMD Phenom™ X4 9500 processor coupled with Windows Vista Premium 64-bit and 8MB of memory.
Topped off with ATI Radeon™ HD3200 graphics, Dolby Home Theater audio and a TV tuner, the LX Series brings movies, online video and games to life.
New Chassis Design Focuses on Ease of Use and Convenience
Sharing the same newly designed chassis, the FX and LX desktops include new user friendly features. Adding to the new sleek stream-lined look, Gateway has designed several “pop-up” and “pop-out” doors into the system which keep ports tucked away, out-of-view and free from dust and debris. Featured on the top of the chassis is a pop-up door which provides convenient access to media ports and the Smart Copy button, which simplifies the storing of digital photos.
Found on the lower front portion of the PC is a pop-out door which hides the i/o ports most often used for “temporary” items such as a microphone, headphone, 1394 and analog video capture cables. (The i/o ports for more permanent connections such as printers, scanners, etc. are located on the back of the system.)
Touch-sensitive media control buttons near the top of the system provide easy access for controlling DVDs, music play lists and TV functionality. Both the FX and LX models can include Blu-ray Disc™ optical drives.
In addition, LED indicators found along the front top offer real time status of wireless LAN and IR activity.
While all the FX and LX models come with two internal hard drives, customers can quickly and easily add a third and fourth hard drive by simply sliding out a tray located on the front lower section of the chassis. A completely tool-less process, users simply insert the hard drive into the tray and Vista will immediately recognize and configure it for use.
Recognizing the growing need for data protection, Gateway has added a backup button on the front of the system, which is tied to the backup feature found in Vista. Using this button, consumers can quickly and confidently copy their files to any storage location they choose.
The redesigned chassis provides a roomy interior, allowing enough space for users to add even the largest of video cards. A fan situated behind the card slots keeps cool air flowing while an open base allows for maximum venting, ensuring the system keeps cool even while engaged in warfare and mayhem. Gateway’s cable management system has also been redesigned, allowing easy access to the motherboard and other internal components.
Specifications, Pricing and Availability
Gateway FX6710-01: Available now at leading retailers for a MSRP of $1,199.99.
- Intel Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9400 (Quad-Core) (2.66Ghz, 2x3MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB)
- ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 w/ 512MB discrete video memory
- 6GB DDR2 memory, dual channel
- 750 GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 16MB cache) hard drive1
- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology2
- 15-in-1 high-speed digital media card reader with Smart Copy Button
- Windows Vista Premium 64-bit with SP1
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
- 1 eSATA port
- 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 front / 1 rear)
- 8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio with amplified stereo speakers
Gateway LX6200-01: Available now at leading retailers for a MSRP of $779.99.
- AMD Phenom™ X4 9500 Quad Core Processor (2.2Ghz, 2MB L3 cache and 3600MHz HT3.0 bus)
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 graphics (UMA)
- Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3-D Comb
- 8GB DDR2 memory, dual channel
- 750 GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 16MB cache) hard drive1
- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology2
- 15-in-1 high-speed digital media card reader with Smart Copy Button
- Windows Vista Premium 64-bit with SP1
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
- 1 HDMI port (rear)
- 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 front / 1 rear)
- 8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio with amplified stereo speakers
Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway FX and LX Series Desktops are backed by a one year limited warranty4. 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 programs3. In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options, its 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.
1 Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
2 LabelFlashTM is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
3 Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
4 Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. On-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
