Gaming PCs Come With Hot Video Cards and Gaming Titles; Gaming Events at
Gateway(R) Stores Feature Gateway and NVIDIA Gaming Experts
POWAY, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An end to the summer heat
wave is nowhere in sight, with new Gateway Gaming PCs that deliver unbeatable
value with the hottest game bundles, latest technology and most advanced
graphics cards from NVIDIA.
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The debut of the new PCs sets the stage for a unique series of events that
allow gamers to interact with Gateway and NVIDIA gaming experts at select
Gateway(R) stores.
"These PCs have the most advanced technology, including the latest NVIDIA
graphics cards, to take full advantage of next-generation games like
Half-Life 2 and Doom 3," said Matt Milne, vice president and general manager
of digital solutions, Gateway, Inc. "With solid configurations and a range of
affordable prices, these systems are designed to please hardcore gamers as
well as parents looking for a full-featured system for their kids. Plus, the
gaming events at Gateway stores will give gamers of all experience levels a
unique chance to meet with the gurus of gaming."
The new Gateway(R) 700X Gaming PC includes the leading gaming technology
for gaming enthusiasts, featuring the new NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) FX 5900 Ultra
graphics processing unit (GPU). With the graphics processor from NVIDIA, the
Gateway 700X Gaming PC is optimized to display the latest titles that deliver
cinematic-quality graphics for realistic and exciting game play.
"Gateway is already known as a leader in the PC market and for providing
cutting-edge technology," said Jeff Fisher, executive vice president of
worldwide sales at NVIDIA. "Now, Gateway's new Gaming PCs equipped with
GeForce FX graphics processors break new ground for gamers -- they deliver
unmatched graphics speed and advanced 3D features that translate to a unique
cinematic-graphics experience for their customers. Plus, they come with great
titles to take advantage of the new graphics technology."
The new Gateway Gaming PCs will both be offered with a collection of the
hottest "NVIDIA: Way It's Meant to be Played" titles from Electronic Arts,
which are optimized to play best on PCs powered by NVIDIA graphics hardware
and take advantage of the new NVIDIA graphics technology. Titles include the
full retail versions of Battlefield 1942, Need for Speed -- Hot Pursuit 2 and
the title that kicks off football season -- Madden 2004. These titles --
valued at well over $100 -- are included free with the new Gateway Gaming PCs.
Also, gaming enthusiasts and families can come into select Gateway stores
beginning August 27 to test drive the new PCs and take part in an interactive
event on gaming that will feature presentations, demonstrations and Q&As.
Called "The Cinematic Computing Experience," the events give gaming fans an
unprecedented opportunity to connect one-on-one with gaming influencers from
Gateway and NVIDIA about the future of gaming.
The Cinematic Computing Experience event by Gateway and NVIDIA will be
held at 6:30-7:30 p.m. (registration at 6:00 p.m.) at the following Gateway
stores:
August 27: San Diego, CA, 826 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1007
September 2: Orland Park, IL, 170 Orland Park Place
September 3: Maple Shade, NJ, 490a South Lenola Rd
September 3: Downers Grove, IL, 1410 Butterfield Road
September 3: Mission Viejo, CA, 25552 El Paseo
September 4: Eatontown, NJ, 303 Route 35 North
September 4: Glendale, CA, 110 E. Broadway Glendale
September 4: Aurora, IL, 1056 N. Rt. 59
September 8: Altamonte Springs, FL, 410 E. Altamonte Dr.
September 9: Fort Myers, FL, 4429 Cleveland Ave., Suite G
September 10: Sarasota, FL, 6508 S. Tamiami Trail
September 10: Marietta, GA, 50 Ernest Barrett Pkwy, Suite 620
September 11: Duluth, GA, 3385 Steve Reynolds Blvd.
September 15: Braintree, MA, 44 Granite Street
September 16: Hyannis, MA, 790 Lyannough Road
Gateway PCs Are Gamers' Dream Come True
The Gateway 700X Gaming PC is based on the award-winning Gateway(R) 700XL,
which has already been hailed by industry-leading publications Computer Gaming
World, ExtremeTech and PC Magazine as a great system for gaming. PC Magazine
recently reviewed the Gateway 700XL, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars and stating,
"The Gateway 700XL is an impressive high-end machine at an attractive price."
The Gateway 700X Gaming PC is packed with all the latest technology that
gamers crave -- and delivers better performance than many other more expensive
PCs. The 256MB NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 Ultra graphics accelerator with DVI and
TV outputs provides vibrant, cinematic-quality graphics for an incredibly
realistic gaming experience. For unsurpassed performance, the system boasts
an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor 2.80GHz with Hyper-Threading technology(2)
and 800MHz FSB, 512MB 400MHz DDR SDRAM, and a huge 160GB Serial ATA hard
drive(3) with 8MB of performance-enhancing cache. Plus, the built-in DVD
burner (DVD-R/RW/CD-RW) with Movie Creator Lite software and access to the
Gateway Music Vault will please the many gaming enthusiasts who edit, store
and share home videos and music. The system comes with a 19-inch CRT monitor
(18-inch viewable).
Families looking for solid technology for gaming and learning software
need look no further than the Gateway(R) 500S Gaming PC. The DirectX 9-based
128MB NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200G graphics accelerator with TV out delivers crisp
visuals and is up to ten times faster than PCs with integrated graphics. As a
result, users experience gaming and other titles the way they were meant to be
played. The Gateway 500S Gaming PC includes an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4
processor 2.40GHz with Hyper-Threading technology(2) and 800MHz FSB, 256MB
333MHz DDR SDRAM, a large 80GB Ultra ATA 100 hard drive(3), a combo CD-RW/DVD-
ROM drive and a 17-inch CRT monitor (15.9-inch viewable).
Both the Gateway 700X Gaming PC and Gateway 500S Gaming PC deliver bold
sound for an enhanced gaming experience thanks to Sound Blaster Audigy 2
high-definition sound card with IEEE 1394 FireWire and Boston Acoustics BA745
speakers with subwoofer. Connecting to the Internet is easy with integrated
10/100/1000 Ethernet, and a 56K PCI data/fax modem(4). Computer users can
also connect their digital cameras, printers and other devices to the PCs with
eight USB ports (two conveniently located on the front and six in back) and
all the necessary legacy ports. Both new PCs come with Microsoft(R)
Windows(R) XP Home and Microsoft(R) Works(R) Suite 2003.
Availability, Price and Warranty
The new Gateway 700X Gaming PC and Gateway 500S Gaming PC are priced at
$2,099 and $1,149 respectively(1). They will be available as of Thursday,
Aug. 21 and come with a standard one-year limited warranty(5).
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology and
direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network
to build direct customer relationships. As it transforms itself from being a
leading PC company into a branded integrator of personalized technology
solutions, the company's line of Gateway-branded products is expanding to
include digital TVs, DLP projectors, tablet PCs and systems and networking
products and services. Gateway is America's second most admired computer
company, according to Fortune magazine(6), and its products and services
received more than 125 awards and honors last year. For more information,
visit http://www.gateway.com .
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) is a market leader in visual computing
technology dedicated to creating products that enhance the interactive
experience on consumer and professional computing platforms. Its graphics and
communications processors have broad market reach and are incorporated into a
wide variety of computing platforms, including consumer digital-media PCs,
enterprise PCs, professional workstations, digital content creation systems,
notebook PCs, military navigation systems and video games consoles. NVIDIA is
headquartered in Santa Clara, California and employs more than 1,600 people
worldwide. For more information, visit the company's web site at
http://www.nvidia.com .
(1) All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not
be available through all sales channels. Unless noted, prices exclude
shipping and handling. New consumer desktop and laptop prices
include shipping and handling charges for Continental US (except AK,
HI) orders only. Applicable taxes extra.
(2) Performance may vary depending on the system configuration and
software applications used.
(3) Hard drive accessible capacity varies; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(4) Maximum data transfer rate dependent upon multiple variables.
(5) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy.
(6) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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