Gateway FX6831-01

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Pros:

High-end performance in a mid-priced gaming desktop. ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics. Easily upgradeable hard drive bays. 750W power supply.
Convenient hard-drive access through the front panel; best features for the dollar in its price range; strong gaming performance; relatively power efficient for a gaming PC.
Great for mainstream gaming; easy to add hard drives; generous port selection

Cons:

Plastic casing gives the desktop a cheap look. Only 60-day trial subscription to Norton Internet Security. Bloatware. Only one graphics card slot.
Red external lighting not for everyone; limited room for expansion.

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Last revision on April 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

High-end performance in a mid-priced gaming desktop. ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics. Easily upgradeable hard drive bays. 750W power supply
Convenient hard-drive access through the front panel; best features for the dollar in its price range; strong gaming performance; relatively power efficient for a gaming PC
Great for mainstream gaming; easy to add hard drives; generous port selection

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plastic casing gives the desktop a cheap look. Only 60-day trial subscription to Norton Internet Security. Bloatware. Only one graphics card slot
Red external lighting not for everyone; limited room for expansion
No SATA 6, USB 3.0 support

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gateway FX6831-01 is a well-priced hardcore gaming desktop. It has a quad core power processor and ATI graphics you'll need to get your game on, and includes lots of room to grow if you decide to upgrade in the future. The FX6831-01 shows that...

By PC Mag on May 21, 2010

Don't let the Gateway FX6831-01's case distract you from the fact that this is a fast, aggressively priced gaming PC with some standout features. We wouldn't recommend this system to a generalist consumer or those with discriminating...

By cnet on April 08, 2010

Gateway's latest gaming rig has had a skillful face-lift, with solidly performing components for the price, but it faces increasingly stiff competition....

By Computer Shopper on February 01, 2010