Gateway Expands Line of Customizable Desktop PCs

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Gateway recently introduced a new line of desktop PCs that offers consumers the widest selection of customizable options ever available. The company's direct sales channel now allows customers to choose from six categories, including processors, displays, memory, hard drives, optical drives, and software. This expanded lineup includes the Gateway 9310 Series PCs, which are designed to provide cutting-edge technology for gaming, digital video editing, and other demanding applications.

The Gateway 9310 Series PCs are based on Intel's BTX (Balanced Technology Extended) architecture, which optimizes airflow and cooling to deliver whisper-quiet operation and improved system reliability. These PCs feature large, slow-speed fans that circulate up to three times more air than traditional PCs, resulting in better cooling for components like processors, hard drives, and graphics cards. The BTX case design also allows for expansion with seven bays and five PCI slots, making it an ideal choice for power users and gamers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new line of customizable desktop PCs offers six categories of options, including processors, displays, memory, hard drives, optical drives, and software.
  • The Gateway 9310 Series PCs feature Intel's BTX architecture, which provides whisper-quiet operation and improved system reliability.
  • These PCs have a unique case design that allows for expansion with seven bays and five PCI slots.
  • The 9310 Series PCs come with the latest technology, including 64-bit processors and Hyper Threading Technology.
  • Customers can choose from a wide range of options, including SATA hard drives, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, and up to 500GB of storage.
  • The systems also feature integrated Gigabit Ethernet for fast network connections.
  • Customers can select from dedicated graphics cards from ATI and nVidia for enhanced gaming performance.
  • The 9310 Series PCs offer high-end audio options, including Intel's High Definition Audio and the SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS sound card.
  • The PCs can be customized with a range of optical drives, including a 16X double-layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive.
  • The Gateway 9310 Series is available in several recommended configurations, priced starting at $1,099.99.

Statistics:

  • The new line of customizable desktop PCs offers consumers six categories of options.
  • The Gateway 9310 Series PCs feature up to three times more airflow than traditional PCs.
  • The 9310 Series PCs have a unique case design with seven bays and five PCI slots.
  • The systems come with up to 500GB of storage and up to 4GB of DDR2 memory.
  • The 9310 Series PCs offer fast network connections via integrated Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Customers can select from dedicated graphics cards from ATI and nVidia for enhanced gaming performance.
  • The PCs can be customized with a range of optical drives, including a 16X double-layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive.

Sources:

  • Gateway press release
  • Intel Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • ATI Technologies
  • nVidia Corporation
  • McAfee Corporation
  • Norton Antivirus
  • BigFix
  • Gateway Internet Security Shield