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BOOBOO619

BOOBOO619

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http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668271.php


I'm just going to run FL Studio and VST plugins mainly interms of audio. A few other apps like Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Traktor/VirtualDJ, Open Office and the internet of course. Seems like a solid deal to me. Not to mention, it's small as hell so it takes hardly any space at all. :cool: I personally haven't seen a computer with specs as good as this and at a price like this, lately. I just stumbled across it today while shopping at Cosco.


Processor Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor3 Q8200 (2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP11
Memory 4096MB 800MHz DDR3 Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)10
Chassis Modern and Sophisticated Small Form Factor Design
Hard Drive 640GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive5
Application Software Microsoft® Works 9.0, Microsoft® Money Essentials & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)4
Audio 7-Channel High-Definition Audio
Available Expansion Slots Available: 1 - PCI-E x16
Digital Media Software Cyberlink® Power2 Go™ & Cyberlink® LabelPrint™ featuring LabelFlash™8
Dimensions (Box) 14" (H) x 7" (W) x 20" (L) or 355.6mm (H) x 177.8mm (W) x 508mm (L)
Dimensions (System) 10.7" (H) x 4.2" (W) x 13" (L) or 271.8mm (H) x 106.68mm (W) x 330.2mm (L)
External Ports (9) USB 2.0 ports (5 Front, 4 Rear), (2) PS/2 Ports, Photo Frame Button, VGA, HDMI (Rear), IEEE 1394a, eSATA, Optical S/PDIF
Keyboard Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Media Card Reader Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader6
Memory Capacity Expandable to 8GB
Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
Motherboard Systemboard with Intel® G33 Chipset + ICH10
Mouse USB optical 3-Button Wheel Mouse
Network 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Optical Drive 18X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology8
Power Supply 220W Power Supply
Security Software Norton™ Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial)7
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Video Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
Warranty 2 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support9
Weight 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) system unit only / Approximately 19 lbs. (8.6 kg.) box
 
BOOBOO619

BOOBOO619

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King Spadez said:
Does it come with the monitor? I might have to pick up one of these myself.
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No, but you can pick up a solid monitor for like $250. Maybe even less if you really look. I guess it just depends on what you want, size, resolution,etc...


The only thing I didn't like about that little computer was that the front bay, where the USB slots, head phone jack, flash card and few other inputs hide, it's a bit cheap. Seems like it can break off the hinge cuz it's all plastic. But whatever. It actually seems like it cools nice too. One side of it is basically completely open to air because it's like one huge vent with a bunch of little holes.

At Cosco it was hooked up to this monitor:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9163745&type=product&id=1218051734506

Not bad at all for 1080P and 23"
 
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King Spadez

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BOOBOO619 said:
No, but you can pick up a solid monitor for like $250. Maybe even less if you really look. I guess it just depends on what you want, size, resolution,etc...


The only thing I didn't like about that little computer was that the front bay, where the USB slots, head phone jack, flash card and few other inputs hide, it's a bit cheap. Seems like it can break off the hinge cuz it's all plastic. But whatever. It actually seems like it cools nice too. One side of it is basically completely open to air because it's like one huge vent with a bunch of little holes.

At Cosco it was hooked up to this monitor:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9163745&type=product&id=1218051734506

Not bad at all for 1080P and 23"
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Thats pretty decent. My dreams of Music Production glory got cut short when my laptop died. I was trying to do too much and it crashed so now I'm looking for an afford desktop with lots of space so i can get back on my music game.
 
GHP

GHP

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I'll never fuck with a PC again after buying a top of the line Dell and not have a single one of my programs properly work on it

maybe when 64 bit vista drivers are more stable it would be a good pick, currently you would probably have a ton of compatability issues
 
BOOBOO619

BOOBOO619

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GHP said:
I'll never fuck with a PC again after buying a top of the line Dell and not have a single one of my programs properly work on it

maybe when 64 bit vista drivers are more stable it would be a good pick, currently you would probably have a ton of compatability issues
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I can't say the same. I've had success with HP. Never had a Dell or Gateway though. Had an e-machines one time and that shit sucked, but that was back in the days when 10gig HDs were amazing. haha


Anyways, what programs didn't work for you because of that 64bit? I will be running typical programs, FL Studio, VST plugins, Photoshop, Audition, Traktor, virtual DJ, Open Office,.... and hook up my external WD 320gig HD and M-Audio Axiom 49 Midi controller.
 
GHP

GHP

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I had a ton of compatability issues starting with the sound card, i have 2 and niether worked. NI Maschine didn't work properly either. I got a bunch of other stuff that i never tried installing since i couldnt ever get any sound out of the computer i bought from Dell

I'm mac 4 life now, all that bullshit i dealt with with dell made me a believer. Working with Logic is kind of a bitch though, every session comes a new quirky problem i have to work around.
 
HERESY

HERESY

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www.godscalamity.com
www.godscalamity.com
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GHP said:
I'll never fuck with a PC again after buying a top of the line Dell and not have a single one of my programs properly work on it

maybe when 64 bit vista drivers are more stable it would be a good pick, currently you would probably have a ton of compatability issues
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The fact your computer did not work was your fault. You were given tons of advice and told by several people specificially to not buy a dell. You were directed to where you could learn more and build an even more powerful pc for a fraction of what you were paying and you didn't heed.

@BooBoo, buy at your own risk. Aside from macs, I never suggest people by prebuilt machines for music, so if you're going to do this make sure the apps you're running are fully compatible with not just the o.s. but the hardware.
 
Doberman

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BOOBOO619 said:
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668271.php


I'm just going to run FL Studio and VST plugins mainly interms of audio. A few other apps like Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Traktor/VirtualDJ, Open Office and the internet of course. Seems like a solid deal to me. Not to mention, it's small as hell so it takes hardly any space at all. :cool: I personally haven't seen a computer with specs as good as this and at a price like this, lately. I just stumbled across it today while shopping at Cosco.


Processor Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor3 Q8200 (2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP11
Memory 4096MB 800MHz DDR3 Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)10
Chassis Modern and Sophisticated Small Form Factor Design
Hard Drive 640GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive5
Application Software Microsoft® Works 9.0, Microsoft® Money Essentials & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)4
Audio 7-Channel High-Definition Audio
Available Expansion Slots Available: 1 - PCI-E x16
Digital Media Software Cyberlink® Power2 Go™ & Cyberlink® LabelPrint™ featuring LabelFlash™8
Dimensions (Box) 14" (H) x 7" (W) x 20" (L) or 355.6mm (H) x 177.8mm (W) x 508mm (L)
Dimensions (System) 10.7" (H) x 4.2" (W) x 13" (L) or 271.8mm (H) x 106.68mm (W) x 330.2mm (L)
External Ports (9) USB 2.0 ports (5 Front, 4 Rear), (2) PS/2 Ports, Photo Frame Button, VGA, HDMI (Rear), IEEE 1394a, eSATA, Optical S/PDIF
Keyboard Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Media Card Reader Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader6
Memory Capacity Expandable to 8GB
Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
Motherboard Systemboard with Intel® G33 Chipset + ICH10
Mouse USB optical 3-Button Wheel Mouse
Network 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Optical Drive 18X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology8
Power Supply 220W Power Supply
Security Software Norton™ Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial)7
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Video Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
Warranty 2 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support9
Weight 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) system unit only / Approximately 19 lbs. (8.6 kg.) box
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I don't think I've ever even seen a power supply under 300W.
 
Doberman

Doberman

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Also this
Available Expansion Slots Available: 1 - PCI-E x16

That's all you get! If you plan on upgrading and adding additional hardware, forget about it. That explains the 220W Power Supply
 
BOOBOO619

BOOBOO619

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Doberman said:
Also this
Available Expansion Slots Available: 1 - PCI-E x16

That's all you get! If you plan on upgrading and adding additional hardware, forget about it. That explains the 220W Power Supply
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Yeah, this computer is officially off my WANT list. I don't dig that power supply.
 
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