Gateway 840GM: Dual Core Home Entertainment Monster

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Gateway’s latest retail desktop PC launch is spearheaded by the Gateway 840GM model. Being the first in the market to combine 64-bit dual core processors, the snazzy Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system and a BTX chassis, this machine will give you the latest bragging rights in town. 

Publisher’s note: Dual Core might actually be useful to Windows Media Center because the application is in fact separated in many threads (recording and user interface for example) that could run concurrently on each core. (specs below)

This amalgamation of blockbuster entertainment in your living room is bound to blow your socks off. Running along to the heartbeat of the Intel Pentium D 830 dual core (3.0 GHz), you can record your favorite TV shows and control it from the PC as you like. Digital hobbies such as constructing your very own photo slide shows, editing digital videos and running the latest video games will be a cinch for the 840GM. In addition to the impressive visuals, the 7.1 audio capabilities are more than enough to provide the best aural experience in whatever situation – from being chased by a T-Rex to drag racing, movie experiences have never been this close to life!

Processor: Intel Pentium D 830 3.0GHz (dual core)
Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz)
Video Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Audio Card: 7.1 channel output
Optical Drive: 16X Multi-Format DVD+/RW DVD ROM
Hard drive: 250GB SATA (7200RPM with 8MB cache)
Connectivity: 3 x IEEE 1394 ports, 7 x USB 2.0 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Other capabilities: TV Tuner with remote control
RRP: $1049.99
Retail Date: July 10, 2005