Gateway FX6850-51U

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Pros:

Huge 1TB hard drive, Contains Nvidia discrete graphics, Inexpensive, Easily-accessible hard drive and optical drive bays, Wi-Fi.
Hotswap bays make for easy harddrive installation, Attractive chassis, Strong general performance.
Thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 2600 CPU, the Gateway FX6850-51u makes a strong system for upgrading or general home productivity.

Cons:

No USB 3,0 or eSATA, No Blu-ray.
Lacks diversity in connections.

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Last revision on November 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Huge 1TB hard drive, Contains Nvidia discrete graphics, Inexpensive, Easily-accessible hard drive and optical drive bays, Wi-Fi
Hotswap bays make for easy harddrive installation, Attractive chassis, Strong general performance
Thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 2600 CPU, the Gateway FX6850-51u makes a strong system for upgrading or general home productivity

Reviewers Didn't Like

No USB 3,0 or eSATA, No Blu-ray
Lacks diversity in connections
Despite outward appearances, this desktop offers weak gaming performance and features underwhelming connectivity due to the absence of USB 3.0, among other missing outputs

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gateway FX6850-51u is a well-priced entry-level gaming PC, but there are desktops for the same price with more features and better performance....

By PC Mag on May 27, 2011

Its low price and solid benchmark results are great, but the Gateway FX6850-51U ultimately fails to stand out in a crowded pack....

By PCWorld on May 05, 2011

Underdelivering on the promise of its stylized exterior, the Gateway FX6850-51u is a subpar gaming PC, but its fast CPU and a $999 price tag may entice those looking for a strong, affordable computing...

By cnet on May 03, 2011