GATEWAY GT5032 Desktop Computer

GATEWAY GT5032 Desktop Computer
Manufacturer: GATEWAY
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Includes: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (with Update Rollup 2), Media Center remote control, Elite Multimedia Keyboard, USB optical mouse, stereo speakers, Works 8.0, Money 2005, Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial, PowerDVD, Nero 6 Suite & more. Gateway GT5032 Desktop Computer - This computer features some of the latest in desktop PC technology. Like the BTX case form factor, which reorganizes the inside of the computer for a cooler and quieter experience. Another great feature is the AMD dual core processor. It's like having two separate processors on one chip, which allows you to more smoothly run multiple programs. Dual Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) 4x Dual Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW Dual Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) 16x DVD-ROM / 40x CD-ROM DVD-ROM Drive - up to 16x ATI Theater 550 Pro TV Tuner (with 3D Comb) 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager - supports Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD, Compact Flash, Multimedia Card (MMC), & USB 2.0 port (for flash drives) 56k v.92 Fax Modem nVidia GeForce 6100 graphics with up to 128MB of shared video memory (memory is taken from the main system) 6-Channel 5.1 AC'97 Audio Slots - 1 PCI-Express (PCI-E x16) (available), 1 PCI-Express (PCI-E x1) (available), & 2 PCI (occupied) Bays - Four 3.5 (2 available) / Two 5.25 (occupied) Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 7 USB 2.0 (2 front, 1 Media Manager, 4 back), 3 Firewire (2 front), 1 VGA, 1 Parallel, & 2 PS/2 Unit Weight - 23.5 lbs. Monitor is not included

Average customer rating:

You Need the Patch
GT5032--Fixing TV problem
TV segment faulty

GATEWAY GT5032 Desktop Computer

Manufacturer: Gateway
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Dual Core Processor (2.2 GHz)
512KB L2 Cache
2000MHz System Bus
1GB of 400MHz Dual Channel DDR Memory (expandable to 4GB)
250GB 7200RPM HDD

ASIN: B000E6W9QS

Product Description

Includes: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (with Update Rollup 2), Media Center remote control, Elite Multimedia Keyboard, USB optical mouse, stereo speakers, Works 8.0, Money 2005, Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial, PowerDVD, Nero 6 Suite & more. Gateway GT5032 Desktop Computer - This computer features some of the latest in desktop PC technology. Like the BTX case form factor, which reorganizes the inside of the computer for a cooler and quieter experience. Another great feature is the AMD dual core processor. It's like having two separate processors on one chip, which allows you to more smoothly run multiple programs. Dual Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) 4x Dual Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW Dual Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) 16x DVD-ROM / 40x CD-ROM DVD-ROM Drive - up to 16x ATI Theater 550 Pro TV Tuner (with 3D Comb) 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager - supports Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD, Compact Flash, Multimedia Card (MMC), & USB 2.0 port (for flash drives) 56k v.92 Fax Modem nVidia GeForce 6100 graphics with up to 128MB of shared video memory (memory is taken from the main system) 6-Channel 5.1 AC'97 Audio Slots - 1 PCI-Express (PCI-E x16) (available), 1 PCI-Express (PCI-E x1) (available), & 2 PCI (occupied) Bays - Four 3.5 (2 available) / Two 5.25 (occupied) Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 7 USB 2.0 (2 front, 1 Media Manager, 4 back), 3 Firewire (2 front), 1 VGA, 1 Parallel, & 2 PS/2 Unit Weight - 23.5 lbs. Monitor is not included

Customer Reviews:

You Need the Patch.......2006-03-07

This is a GREAT computer, and well worth the price. But, you DO need a patch to solve the video stutter. The problem is tech support at Gateway. It took me 6 calls over 2 days to finally find someone who knew what they were talking about. The first 5 people I talked to knew nothing of this problem, or the patch. I was just ready to take it back, and decided to call tech support one more time. The person said immediately he knew of the problem, and emailed me a link to the AMD patch. Since loading that, this system has been all I've wanted, and more.

I would have rated this 5 stars, but the hassle with tech support took this down a notch. The problem that requires this patch is not a Gateway issue, but a Windows Media Center issue. But, Gateway needs to keep all their tech support people up to date with these issues.

If you can deal with getting the patch, get this computer. If this scares you, go with something else. But, chances are you will have similar issues with another PC becasue of Windows MCE.

GT5032--Fixing TV problem.......2006-02-07

I've had the computer for about 2 weeks, and so far it's been a good performer for me. I initially had the stuttering and freezing TV problem other had, but when I updated Media Center to the latest patch and the AMD X2 and Nvidia drivers to the latest versions, the problem went away immediately. I bought it for under $800, so to me, the computer was a great deal.

TV segment faulty.......2006-01-29

Bought a GT5032 and got a replacement for it because the TV tuner was faulty out of the box. The replacement was faulty too. The TV tuner is the ATI Theater 550 Pro TV Tuner. Techs worked on both, including downloading software from ATI but the TV picture continued to skip/stutter and eventually it would freeze after about 30 minutes. I'm returning the second one for a refund.

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