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Gateway 820GM

Performance
WorldBench 5: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of PCs in the same category (power or value) running the same operating system. See Your Guide to the Top 100 for more details.90
Base configurationGood
CPU3-GHz Pentium 4 530
System memory1GB of DDR400 SDRAM
Hard drive (GB): Total capacity. May represent multiple hard drives.250GB
Monitor size and model17-inch Gateway FPD1750 LCD
Graphics: Most integrated graphics systems use the PC's main RAM.128MB ATI Radeon X300 SE
Case type: Vertical cases are towers (over 20 inches), midsize towers (15.5 to 20 inches), or minitowers (under 15.5 inches). Horizontal cases are desktops (5 inches or taller) or compacts (under 5 inches).Midsize tower
Open bays, slots2 internal and 0 externally accessible bays, 2 slots
Extra featuresOutstanding
Removable-media drives12X DVD±RW drive, media-card reader
Sound cardIntegrated Intel 915G
SpeakersDiamond Audio for Gateway G-Max 2000
CommunicationsV.92 modem, network adapter, seven USB 2.0 ports, two FireWire ports
SoftwareMicrosoft Works 8, Ahead Nero 6.3 Suite, Microsoft PictureIt Photo Premium 9
Otherremote control, TV tuner, FM radio tuner
Graphics qualityVery Good
Setup and ease of useGood
: Lifetime refers to the lifetime of the product.One-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-call support during warranty period.

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