Jesuit - 'gadget' Ep.109 - Gateway FX6800

[AirsoftLouisiana]

wait.....lol its crossfire for ati(amd) and sli for nvidia

[gadgettts]

@AirsoftLouisiana,

Thanks for the comment.

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Crossfire and SLI are BOTH "SLI Technologies" ("Scan Line Interleave") -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. ATI calls their SLI tech "Crossfire" while NVIDIA calls it "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave. NVIDIA just happened to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[loledplane]

lol i7 was out in 2008?

[gadgettts]

@loledplane,

Yes. The Intel Core i7 was first introduced in 2008 as the Bloomfield CPU.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[brandonio91]

Gateways are great beginner computer they will teach you to never buy from gateway again.

[gadgettts]

@brandonio91,

I'm sorry that you obviously had a bad experience with Gateway. Personally I've had nothing but good product come through the review process, but I understand that YMMV.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Tobi400400]

@brandonio91 I couldn't agree more, I have had to send mine in 6 times. I still have the piece of shit right now. I need to replace the power supply, and have already replaced the operating system and the graphics card. I regret buying it every second of my life. Not to mention that the original graphics card that came with it took up 2 slots on the motherboard. Lesson learned, NEVER BUY A GATEWAY!

[Qasimbajwaa]

ive had this comp for more than a year...still runs every game on max res max gfx with great fps

[g0dverark]

a gaming rig is good cooled this mobo does certainly not.

[Kep0v]

the song is fkn funny

[egeneral27]

peace be with you father! great video.

[gadgettts]

@egeneral27,

Peace be with you too! -- Thanks for watching and for commenting. Be sure to keep coming back because I'm trying to get some sponsors for giveaways by the end of Q2.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[xXPinoy4LifeXx]

I got this computer last year in march, and it says my graphics card is outdated.

But i don't really think it is, because it is quite new is it not?

And i don't feel like buying another 100-300 ATI graphics card,

and i don't know how to "update" it exactly, and tips/ideas

thanks

[gadgettts]

@xXPinoy4LifeXx

Don't believe the hype. -- The graphics card in your computer is outdated about 6 weeks after you buy it, but that doesn't mean that it's not still a kick-ass card.

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Bottom line, if it's still working to your level of expectation, don't upgrade.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[108sly]

:DDDDDDDD I go to University of Hawaii :)

[gadgettts]

Aloha!

Sadly, I'm no longer in Hawaii. I was missioned to our national office in Washington, DC. I do miss the Islands, the campus and the Newman Center --- but it will just make me fonder for returning!

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[ooweirdoo]

sigh... the computer was working really well for 8 months but recently it restarted (sudden black out) out of nowhere while i was surfing youtube and it automatically restarted again only to restart after a few seconds/minutes

I switched the hard drive but it seems to not be the problem

[supersteveg2a]

That restart problem is probably because of over heating. This is a common problem with another of gateway's computer. Only one as far as I know. Anyway, it is easily fixed by buying a simple fan or two, and installing them inside. They are very cheap, and easy to install. Hope this helps.

[ooweirdoo]

@supersteveg2a yea i gave it into a shop and they said it was the psu

[deagle94]

@ooweirdoo am getting the FX6802-07C with 12gb ddr3 and gtx 260, and the first thing am gannna do is to get a new PSU,i mean the one they used is just pure garbage.

[Kep0v]

@deagle94 hey im buying it too, can you tell me what speed is the ram? (like 1600 etc..) and also

[essentialeugene]

Hey I have the Gateway DX model and it's a beast. I paid $800 at Costco last Christmas. It does good for games, burning discs, and other things. I plan to get a second hard drive to back up my videos and movies.

[pieboyaz]

Horatio Sanz!!!

[poy360]

can you upgrade the video card to 5870

[deagle94]

@poy360 yes it is compadeble

[TyrantTru]

POS PC, 1200 dollars for these specs..ROFL - build ur own PC with ultrahigh quality parts, still is less and it lasts forever..unlike Gateway's PSUs...BESTEC = MOTHERBOARD FRY. If you knew what you were doing you fat ass you'd know this type of PC is a POS

[gadgettts]

TryantTru,

With all due respect, first check the date of the review, then look at a historical CPU index. At the time that this computer was released, JUST THE CPU was ~$600. The ATI HD 4850 was ~$300. If you think you can find the remaining components (memory, hard drive, optical, case, a LEGAL OS) AND insure the thing for year for less than $300, then by all means do it.

I was homebuilding PCs before you were born. It just doesn't make sense to do it now.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[tylerwalker2]

wow not gunna break the bank my fucking ass becuz its 1200$us aaahahahaha

[sieglines]

do a FX6801 review

[Countdown1990]

ok it may make no sound at first but it will after 3 or 2 months..

[dbzmrpopo]

no if you clean it once a month or so...

[xxsk8r101xx]

i have this computer its amazing highest frames on everygame i play really

[LETHALUZI]

going to buy this but not sure

if to good

[ddrfreak321]

Are you Philipino?

[gadgettts]

Pinoy ako!

[xXcynicalMINDXx]

Hey. just a quick question. Were you at the Best Buy in Prince William County the other day? Cause i could've swore that i saw you there(especially cause you said you were in DC)

[gadgettts]

xXcynicaIMINDXx,

Sorry... wasn't me. Probably just another fat guy! :)

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[TSOfan]

Hey Robert nice video! I have the same question as AuntieGravity777. I have a Sony HDSR 11 HD cam which I love but cant view the video on my PC(s) because the processor cant handle all of the video correctly. Would this be the best bang for the buck, or do you have any other suggestions? However I do have an additional question, could I build a PC for the same price and get a better rig set up?

[gadgettts]

TSOfan,

Sorry about not replying quickly. I'm currently on the road, in Washington, D.C. for some non-gadget business. (Unfortunately that has also kept me from releasing an episode for almost three weeks... sigh...)

Could you let me know a little more about the specs of your current machine? It may not be a problem with the horsepower of your sytem, but with the software that you're using to edit the video.

Peace,

Fr. Robert

[zodiac949]

my bad...thought sli was nvidia and crossfirex was ati

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[gadgettts]

zondiac949,

No big deal... That's a common misunderstanding. (VERY common if you read some of the above comments.) -- It's really not your fault, it's the fault of the NVIDIA marketing people for using "SLI" to market their particular take on the SLI technology.

Sigh... why do they like confusing us? :)

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[zodiac949]

4:42 you dont use sli on ati cards.. know your shit man.

[gadgettts]

Actually zodiac949... you DO use SLI on ATI cards.

Crossfire and SLI are BOTH SLI (or "Scan Line Interleave" ) Technologies -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. NVIDIA happened to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing -- They use "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave" -- the tech upon which both brands build their multi-GPU products.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[geeksmack]

dude, the SLI thing has only been addressed a dozen times in the comments for the video. Even if you don't know your shit why don't you try READING the shit before you post so you don't look stupid.

[gadgettts]

geeksmack,

Please play nice. He made an honest mistake. There's no need to get nasty... remember that we all love the tech and we're all geeks here!

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[crispyowns]

plz can some 1 help me i got this computer and i want to know how to use the turbo mode??

[xXcynicalMINDXx]

Which specs are better?

Intel Core i7@2.66Ghz

3GB DDR3 Memory

ATI RADEON HD 4850 512 Mb

750 Gb Hard Drive

OR

Intel Core 2 Duo@2.26Ghz

4 Gb DDR3 Memory

NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 1Gb GDDR3

320GB Hard Drive

[gadgettts]

xXcynicalMINDXx,

i7 FTW. -- I cannot stress enough how much better the i7 architecture is for gaming platforms.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[xXcynicalMINDXx]

Thanks, I thought that maybe the graphics would be better on the 2nd one but i guess the Core i7 makes up for that.

[balzich14]

the ati card is actually 1 gig not 512 mb, and ati cannot use sli, it uses crossfire, but still great review of the computer!

[gadgettts]

balzich14,

Thanks for the compliment! -- As for the SLI/Crossfire thing...

"Crossfire and SLI are BOTH SLI (or "Scan Line Interleave" ) Technologies -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. NVIDIA happened to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing -- They use "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave" -- the tech upon which both brands build their multi-GPU products. "

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Nizzy996]

Hi,

I just got this PC it's great but I could not find the Crossfire adapter. Is it already in the computer?

This is the first gaming rig I've had. Can the power supply handle two 4850?

Thank you for your time. :D

[gadgettts]

Nizzy996,

The adapter should be in the same box that held the manuals and cords.

It SHOULD be able to handle two 4850s.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Axcelaration]

Excuse me, do you have any idea when the Gateway FX 6800-11 is going to come out because i've been urging to buy this computer until i heard the 6800-11 is coming out, if later than march then im going with the 6800-01e, thanks for your time

[gadgettts]

Axcelaration,

Sorry... I asked and they didn't give me a time-frame.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[1Ali380]

Looks like a crappy made in China Power Supply !

[Jay12341235]

I think its crossfire not sli. I know what you mean but some people may get confused.

[gadgettts]

Crossfire and SLI are BOTH "SLI Technologies" -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. NVIDIA happened to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing -- They use "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave" -- the tech upon which both brands build their multi-GPU products.

[Jay12341235]

I think thats the second time I read that comment. lol. I still like your reviews, thank you for your videos

[gadgettts]

Jay12341235,

Thanks for the comment... and yes... I have done a bit of "copy and paste" with that comment because I seem to answer it quite a bit anytime I review any product that is SLI capable.

Unfortunately it's a branding thing between ATI and NVIDIA. It's as if Toyota were to release a car named "car" and from that point on everybody would assume that "car" refered to a Toyota product instead of an established set of technologies.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Jay12341235]

okay, it makes more sense now. thanks for your fast replies and nice vids. have a fantastic day

[andreivladimir]

u cant upgrade a Ati ti SLI!!!!!!just to crosfire,their independent tech's belonging to diferent companies.

[gadgettts]

adreivladimir,

This has been discussed to death (read the previous comments).

Crossfire and SLI are BOTH "SLI Technologies" -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. NVIDIA happened to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing -- They use "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave" -- the tech upon which both brands build their multi-GPU products.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Got2DeadLift]

I recently bought the FX 6800-01e Can anyone tell me what ram to get? I don't want 3gb ram something like 6gb ram. Can I take the stock ram and also replace it with new ram? and whats top of line graphics card that will go with this computer???

[Axcelaration]

GTX 285

buy any ram less than 1.65Volts i think

[bmchoszen15]

can anyone name some LCD monitors that go great with this gameing desktop, i would think anything from 24inch-32inch just message me a link to it i need this FAST WOOOOO THIS SYSTEM IS THE GREATEST

[Axcelaration]

Any high resolution. 1980x1080 or 1980x1200, are the best resolutions for this computer

[hounddog1995]

the*

[hounddog1995]

i got the sister to it and it works great he speed is great i havent found 1 flaw yet

[Axcelaration]

whats the sister?

[hounddog1995]

well it is like the sister it i the dx and it works great it looks very similer

[dbuljan]

Gateway TBGM-01....just google it. I wonder what would be appropriate power supply 650-750watt for this pc?

[geostigma027]

i have gateway fx6800 (jp version)

it has

750 watt

1TB HHD

6144MB 1066MHz DDR3 Memory

ati radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5

& FREE 22" acer p223w monitor

Gateway FX6800 (us version) is $100+ dollars cheaper...

problem is i cnt OC my unit the bios is locked...

[bihohran]

why??? how do you unlock it

[geostigma027]

Fr. Robert Sir can u kindly tell me the fx6800 motherboard has on it? What motherboard OEM.. kindly sir pls! Tnx!

[firedudejklef]

its 1500 in future shop...... not 1200

[gadgettts]

firedudejklef,

Shop around... I just found it on Pricegrabber for 1200.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[firedudejklef]

i live in canada and i never herd of pricegrabber

[gadgettts]

Oh Canada! :)

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Anjaan1971]

@gadgettts -I do lots of Video editing and wondering how do I upgrade the Video Memory ? and how do I install with my computer ? Do you have any Idea and any information ? Please help me out -Thank You

[Axcelaration]

change the video card would help O.o

[gadgettts]

Anjaan1971,

Upgrading the video memory is not all that important for improving your video editing performance. There ARE a few software/hardware combinations that will utilize the GPU on the video card(s) but in general if you have a setup like the 6800 (quad core, 4GB of memory etc ) you would be better served having a dedicated fast (10,000 rpm) hard drive as your storage drive.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Anjaan1971]

Million thanks for your kind information, and would you like to give me some free advise what kind of computer is best for the video editing ? I will wait for your answer , because I'm going have a new computer real soon -Thank you

[gadgettts]

Anjaan1971,

If you live in the USA, then your choices are quite expansive. What type of video editing and you hoping to do? What software will you be using? What is your budget?

I really like the Gateway desktops, but we've also found some great desktops from Dell and HP. Anything with an Intel i7 CPU, 4GB of memory and a decent sized hard drive should do you well.

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Peace,

Fr .Robert

[Anjaan1971]

I live in NY and I do Video editing for YOUYUBE and personal use budget is not a problem -Thank you

[rdk2009]

I have this computer and I was wondering if I could take out the PCI modem and put in a Creative Sound Blaster PCI express sound card?

[gadgettts]

yup.

[davidnamsn]

i just bought this computer about a week ago and when i go into the video card settings i notice it says 1024mb of memory instead of the 512mb it is advertised with. does it infact have a 1g video card or am i reading something wrong?

[gadgettts]

davidnamsn,

My friend... I would say that you came out on the good side of a spec upgrade!

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Shell665]

guys this computer is excellent it plays crysis on very high settings with at least 70 fps its great

[Shell665]

Sweet, I just got this computer it is great!

[sidebuster]

I bought this computer 2 days ago and was wondering 2 things. I was thinking about uprading the 3gb of ram and filling in the remaining 3 slots with a gig each. Is it worth it to do that this soon? Also, from my old computer I have a 750w psu. If I put in more memory do I need to a better psu?

Thanks

[gadgettts]

sidebuster,

More memory is always better, but unless you're doing video editing I don't think it will raise the performance bar all that much.

Still... it couldn't hurt. -- And you will not need a new PSU just to upgrade the memory.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[sidebuster]

Thanks for the really fast reply. I am doing video editing, photo editing, audio editing, gaming etc. The specs of this PC seem like they would need a power supply more powerful than a 500w with the 8 quadrillion cores. So far the computer is fast and great and I'm glad i bought it.

[Axcelaration]

One More Quick Question, Would any 4850 card work in Crossfire with the 4850 on the Gateway FX or does it have to be the same exact card/brand

[gadgettts]

Axcelaration,

Technically, if the card manufacturer followed the reference design, it should work. However, I would suggest that you use the same manufacturer... fewer unknownse = happier user!

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[SpydaSoQuick]

hey Dude best review ever! this is the computer i want to get soon! thanks, i now know what to get :P!

[syberslidder]

LOL "they include a crossfire connector for those wishing to do SLI" ouch =]

[gadgettts]

Sigh.... syberslidder,

Read any of the half-dozen threads in these comments that address that percieved mispeak. Crossfire IS a type of SLI.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[NyYankeee]

Also, would upgrading the cooling fan or power supply be any trouble?

[gadgettts]

NyYankeee,

The case can fit 2 full-size PCI-E cards like the 4870 -- Also, the PS and cooling fan are standard spec, so replacing them is no problem.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[NyYankeee]

Can the case fit a 4870 X2 video card?

[Ashleenia]

i got that one but its at best buy because norton cant get virus off -_-

[gadgettts]

Ashleenia,

I don't usually tell people this, but I don't run an anti-virus on ANY of my machines. I just reimage them every week or so.

I'll besure to make a 'gadget workshop' episode when I show people how to creat an easy-to-use image setup so they can avoid ever having to bring their systems in.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[AdmiralSteel]

I didnt think of this in the other post but how does the power supply sit in the case? are there brakets along the side of the case? i would like to put a Corsair HX1000w in there if possible.

[gadgettts]

Admiral,

Unfortunately we've already sent the box back to Gateway and I'm out of the office so I can't really look through the footage. I AM plannng on meeting with Gateway at CES, so I'll take a peek then.

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Peace,

Fr. Robet

[slayerking1234]

one more question... how come when i plug in the gateway speakers that came with the pc sound would'nt come out?

[gadgettts]

slayerking1234,

Unfortunately I really couldn't answer that without a bit more information. -- Have you tried plugging something else into the audio port? Try plugging in a set of headphones to see if audio is actually making it to the port.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[slayerking1234]

i fixed it i just made the speakers default audio. instead of the audio going through the hdmi cable to the lcd

[Axcelaration]

thank you gadgettts!(Fr.Robert)

[gadgettts]

Axcelaration,

NP... I assume that you're thinking of getting this system and then upgrading immediately? :)

Now THAT'S uberGeeky!

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Axcelaration]

ahah yuppo, you got that right

[Axcelaration]

How many 6-Pin Power Connectors Are There!?!!??!

[Clashing1234]

I understand the FX 6800 has a 500 watt ps. What make and model is the mother board? I'm leaning towards NVIDIA 260s if the mother board will accept them. Of course with a ps upgrade, maybe 700w. thx.

[Axcelaration]

How many watts is the powersupply and how many 6-Pin Power Connectors are there?

Thank You~

[gadgettts]

Axcelaration,

The unit that we received had a 500 Watt PS with 2x6pin aux power connectors.

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. We've been getting burried in our Pre-CES 2009 stuff.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[MRstefan]

can't wait im buying this computer but upgradeing heaps but looks nice

[Xertalista]

"They also include the crossfire adapter for SLI?" LOL how about crossfire for crossfire.

[gadgettts]

Hello Xertalista,

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, perhaps you should have read the previous comments on crossfire/SLI before posting.

Crossfire and SLI are BOTH "SLI Technologies" -- They are simply the rebranding of that tech by ATI and NVIDIA respectively. NVIDIA just happend to choose a branding that is a bit more confusing -- They use "Scalable Link Interface" which has the same letters as "Scan Line Interleave" -- the tech upon which both brands build their multi-GPU products.

[slayerking1234]

HDMI?

[gadgettts]

slayerking1234,

Yup. It comes with a DVI to HDMI adapter.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[slayerking1234]

cool and thanks for the reply. =)

[TSOfan]

Just remember there will be no audio coming from the DVI to HDMI...

[djtheextremegamerpro]

How Well Does It Overclock?

[72u7H]

Yay Jesus loves video games.

[RexMode08]

this system is nice. and if i had the cash i would happly get one.

[RexMode08]

always like watching you vids keep it up

[gadgettts]

Thx RexMode08! :) Peace,

 Fr. Robert

[RexMode08]

anytime i email you as much as i can giving u ideas hope to see notebook reviews at some point lol.

[gadgettts]

RexMode08... you asked for it... it's coming next! (Episode 111)  Peace, Fr. Robert

[RexMode08]

Can't wait :P thanks Fr.Robert, Peace

[dankill16]

hey father i have a good question that i want your honest opinion. what phone company provides the best 3G network?

[gadgettts]

Verizon

[dankill16]

ty.

[AuntieGravity777]

I don't do a lot of gaming but I am looking for a fast computer in this price range that can handle HD video editing and Photoshop. Even my crummy Dell can handle Photoshop but it just can't handle playing any HD video that I've shot. Would this desktop be good for editing home made HD videos in programs like Sony Vegas?

[gadgettts]

AutieGravity777,

Absolutely... The same strength in repetitive calculations that makes the Intel i7 CPU good for gaming will also speed up video editing and rendering. Peace, Fr. Robert

[AuntieGravity777]

Thanks for your quick reply. I think this might be the perfect desktop for me.

[TSOfan]

Hey Robert nice video! I have the same question as AuntieGravity777. I have a Sony HDSR 11 HD cam which I love but cant view the video on my PC(s) because the processor cant handle all of the video correctly. Would this be the best bang for the buck, or do you have any other suggestions? However I do have an additional question, could I build a PC for the same price and get a better rig set up?

[TSOfan]

Hey Robert nice video! I have the same question as AuntieGravity777. I have a Sony HDSR 11 HD cam which I love but cant view the video on my PC(s) because the processor cant handle all of the video correctly. Would this be the best bang for the buck, or do you have any other suggestions? However I do have an additional question, could I build a PC for the same price and get a better rig set up?

[landth78]

I want to buy a gaming laptop but I don't want to pay over 1800 - Do you have any ideas of what would be good for me? I want to play WoW really smoothly and as well as Diablo 3 when it comes out

[gadgettts]

landth78,

Check out our review of the Gateway P7811FX. It's episode #93. Peace,

 Fr. Robert

[enyceckk101]

How come this video isn't widescreen ? =/

Nice gaming rig but the power supply is by Lite-on ? wth >.>

[gadgettts]

enyceckk101,

We don't shoot in 16:9 or in HD. Perhaps in the future, but we don't currently have the resources to change out our gear for newer stuff. :) Peace, Fr. Robert

[gadgettts]

ohh... and yeah... Lite-on wouldn't be my FIRST choice of PS... but it works, even if it isn't so showy!

[Thersonlyone]

Another great review! Thank you very much for doing these (though I now wish I had the money to spend on a new PC!)

[shaolindreams]

lil boo boo... crossfire not sli :p

nice review :)

[gadgettts]

Hey shaolindreams,

Thanks for the message, but crossfire IS a SLI technology! (see above responses for full explaination) --- Still, I love the fact that all my uberGeek friends picked up on that! Peace, Fr. Robert

[MJElectronics]

nice system. thanks for the review

[suffix001]

haha you said sli it's crossfire

[gadgettts]

suffix,

Crossfire IS SLI. SLI (Scan-Line Interleave) isn't a brand, it's a type of technology that allows two or more GPUs to share the load of rendering. -- It was created by 3DFX way back when and has since become a standard for improving graphics performance by using multiple cards.

NVIDIA may call their technology "SLI" (Scalable Link Interface) and ATI "crossfire" - but that doesn't change the fact that they are both flavors of the original SLI. Peace, Fr. Robert

[suffix001]

Ty for the info I didn't know

[sennetor]

lol- ATI will love the fact you confused their Crossfire technology with NVIDIA's SLI brand. Ubergeek or not I still prefer Alienware kit- I mean, why didn't Gateway include RAID? Mind you my Alienware box does look a bit like a giant stapler. :S

[gadgettts]

sennetor,

Thanks for the comment, but it's not a confusion. SLI isn't a brand, it's a type of technology. It just happens that NVIDIA used the same three letters for their flavor of SLI and ATI used "crossfire."

As for the RAID, Gateway does include that in the higher-priced FX desktops. In fact, the FX540XT we reviewed a while back had 2 10,000 RPM Raptors in a performance stripe. --- So it's there... it's just more expensive! Peace, Fr. Robert

[sennetor]

I stand corrected.

[gadgettts]

sennetor,

Don't stand corrected... it's a perfectly good confusion created by the fact that NVIDIA chose the same three letters! :)

(Scan Line Interleave) vs. (Scalable Link Interface) --- Just more proof that sometimes marketing people prey on innocent uberGeeks! :) Peace, Fr. Robert

[hectorste1]

i like this desktop but hey i have a question!! so right now i have a sony VAIO laptop with windows XP and i've been wanting to upgrade !!!  and i heard that now i can get an Apple mac book that also runs windows vista!!! so should i switch to a Mac??

[gadgettts]

hectorste1,

The switch is really a personal choice. For all its faults, I like the windows platform and a choice of my own hardware. I tried switching to a MAC about a year back and it just didn't work for me, but it does for many. Peace, Fr. Robert

[hectorste1]

ohhh alright then!! thank you !!!!! i think i might switch then !! lol

[edgeofblade]

I have been very happy with my FX4710, though I kinda wish I had waited a little longer for this beast.

The one issue I had was a common issue with these prebuilt PCs. Recovery partitions. I tried to get Windows XP installed alongside Vista 64 bit, but it had a hard time seeing everything. I ended up swallowing my pride and seeking professional help to fix the bootloader.

Aside from that issue, mine is very well optimized for gaming, but this one is much more expandable.

[gadgettts]

edgeofblade,

I understand that annoyance quite well!

I miss the days when the media would just come with each system. I know it's still availible for those who want it, but sometimes I just don't want to futz around with a recovery partition. Peace, Fr. Robert

[Vash1055]

How many time can you enter the contest?

[gadgettts]

Once

[Jr4594]

Nice review, I was hoping you would do a review on the gateway lx(2600-1 if I'm right). This is probably the same except it's more for gaming as the lx is more for media.

[Klaymehn]

I wouldn't really classify this as a "gadget". I miss the kind of stuff you used to review, like the Nabaztag, not just yet another computer or monitor. I'd much rather learn about a product i didn't even know existed.

[gadgettts]

Klaymehn, Thanks for the note... I do appreciate your opinion and we try to give a mix of products on the show. I think if you look back over the list of episodes you'll find that we review everything from the mainstream (desktops, LCD, etc) to the more ecclectic (cellular gateways, IPKVMs, lasers).

Still, we'll keep trying to find you the gadgets you want to see. Peace, Fr. Robert

[numpty1972]

Very nice pc, and review. It would be great for a gamer who wants the basis of a machine to upgrade later. Is it possible to buy this in the U.K? Thanks.

[gadgettts]

Hey numpty,

I'm happy with the upgrade path for the 6800.. two x16 PCI-E slots, 3 more DDR3 sockets, the hot-swap SATA II bays up front.

I honestly don't know about sales in the UK. I know that it's been difficult to get products like the XHD300 across the pond. Perhaps you can report back if you see the FX6800 "in the wild?" Peace, Fr. Robert

[numpty1972]

Thanks for the info, if I see any of these pc's available here I will post the details here for others.

[brandtproduction]

1200 dollars. thats good. but i would like to have a better GPU. like the 9800 gx2.

[gadgettts]

brandtproduction,

You're absolutely right. I'm not the biggest fan of the Radeon 4850, but still, I think it works because of the price. You can go with one of the higher-end FX machine that come with SLI, but then the price rises pretty quickly. Peace, Fr. Robert

[brandtproduction]

thanks for the info! :D