What's wrong with this computer? It's only 3 to 5 months old. That's nothing. At least it does have a good amount of RAM, one of the fastest processors in the world that not many people can afford, nVidia graphics cards in SLI, and Windows Vista. Not that old to me, don't you guys agree?
new computers are overrated. all 3-5 year old would run crysis if they did a little software optimization. this is done to get more money from people. such a waste.
This is a familiar complaint with "software bloat" but the truth of the matter is that "a little software optimization" in a program that has millions of line of code is much easier said than done. -- You have to remember that modern software has to be writen in modules that allow for a multitude of programers... this means that they forego some performance for flexibility. Take that away and software development times and costs go through the roof. Peace, Fr. Robert
Well, when you don't review a piece of gear (especially such an expensive piece of gear) on schedule you are much less likely to get new gear in the future. :(
Well if it was more of a "gadget" rather than a desktop PC, then the 5-month delay wouldn't seem quite as bad. PCs are rapidly changing. Personally, I don't really care to see desktop reviews anyway, since they're really just a compilation of existing hardware. And I build my own PC.
I like seeing the more unique devices. The real "gadgets."
I don't know why they keep making gaming computers that are so "messy" with how they run their cables. I know you said that their layout was well done and I can say that I have seen worse, look at the Mac Pro or the new Dells much better cable running.
What's wrong with this computer? It's only 3 to 5 months old. That's nothing. At least it does have a good amount of RAM, one of the fastest processors in the world that not many people can afford, nVidia graphics cards in SLI, and Windows Vista. Not that old to me, don't you guys agree?
vangstaz 3 years ago
Nice review and overall nice desktop :)
skate0721 3 years ago
"crushed all the benchmarks leaving them begging for mercy"
I laughed hard, that sounded great
Larz9220 3 years ago
Thanks Larz9220! :)
gadgettts 3 years ago
new computers are overrated. all 3-5 year old would run crysis if they did a little software optimization. this is done to get more money from people. such a waste.
Buzzunt 3 years ago
Buzzunt,
This is a familiar complaint with "software bloat" but the truth of the matter is that "a little software optimization" in a program that has millions of line of code is much easier said than done. -- You have to remember that modern software has to be writen in modules that allow for a multitude of programers... this means that they forego some performance for flexibility. Take that away and software development times and costs go through the roof. Peace, Fr. Robert
gadgettts 3 years ago
why did you say omfg arnt you religious? Good review.
15eman 3 years ago
8800GTX HAS GDDR3 NOT DDR2
matttttar 3 years ago
Oops... slip of the pen. Sorry about that. Peace, Fr. Robert
gadgettts 3 years ago
i still prefer my dell xps 420
augustvirgo 3 years ago
i have this pc
dantutorials 3 years ago
This design is very good, It would be good an fx notebook with that design :)
Dante003 3 years ago
RAID 0 on 2 raptors? I would save every thing to an external HD.
marshalauth 3 years ago
great review
mclight81 3 years ago
omfg!
blackhole8746 3 years ago
Why you say that?
logitechoz 3 years ago
a 8800GTX GPU with GDDR2 ?
4orty5ive 3 years ago
everything is good but the motherboard ? ECS I don't like that brand
good review btw 5/5 *****
enyceckk101 3 years ago
omfg lmao nice review father dude
shaolindreams 3 years ago
A QX6850? 2 8800GTXes from 6 months ago? 2 Raptors?
I'm surprised you didn't get in trouble with Gateway for sending you that awesome machine and not reviewing it for so long. :)
Reskilober 3 years ago
Who says I didn't get in trouble? :(
gadgettts 3 years ago
What trouble did u get in?
logitechoz 3 years ago
logitechoz,
Well, when you don't review a piece of gear (especially such an expensive piece of gear) on schedule you are much less likely to get new gear in the future. :(
gadgettts 3 years ago
Well if it was more of a "gadget" rather than a desktop PC, then the 5-month delay wouldn't seem quite as bad. PCs are rapidly changing. Personally, I don't really care to see desktop reviews anyway, since they're really just a compilation of existing hardware. And I build my own PC.
I like seeing the more unique devices. The real "gadgets."
GreatestJason 3 years ago
Many thanks for the review.
numpty1972 3 years ago
thanks for watching!
gadgettts 3 years ago
Father, why would you say OMFG :0 Isn't that something rude?
crysis08032008 3 years ago
Not at all!
OMFG == "Oh My Fast Gaming (rig)!"
gadgettts 3 years ago
oh sry :p
crysis08032008 3 years ago
this could keep up with some of the newest gaming desktops if you just replace the graphics cards with a few GTX280s
xwicked7 3 years ago
Actually I was thinking of three GTX260 Core 216 in triple SLI mode. Hmmmmm... crunchy! :) Peace, Fr. Robert
gadgettts 3 years ago
I don't know why they keep making gaming computers that are so "messy" with how they run their cables. I know you said that their layout was well done and I can say that I have seen worse, look at the Mac Pro or the new Dells much better cable running.
EveryDaysAHolleyDay 3 years ago
still have the amazing monitor i see
chaines12345 3 years ago
Naw... we liked it so much, we bought one!
gadgettts 3 years ago