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Pretty darned good deal on a nice HTPC, considering a Q6600 alone easily goes for $140 used :
Gateway GM5485E

$399.99 with free shipping, $384.99 after applying the usual 5% off coupon (max $15 off)
Ignore the upper specs. Called the Buy.com CS and they confirmed that it is a quad-core system. Monitor is NOT included.
Credit to AT.

Some people are apparently saying that you could get 9% Live CashBack on this deal, which would make it sizzling! Also don't forget to use your Buy.com VISA if you have one (3% CashBack).

<<< Edit : Specs >>>

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor 2.40 GHz
  • 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-667 memory (2 more open slots available)
  • 400 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive
  • 16X super multi-format dual layer DVD±RW drive
  • 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT Video Card
  • Analog/digital TV tuner with 3-D combination (AVerMedia M791 PCI-Express x1)
  • Integrated 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition Audio
  • Integrated Intel 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
  • 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (PCI)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium

Manufacturer specs at Gateway's site
Pictures at Gateway's site



Green for you, this is cheaper than if you bought all the parts and assembled.


Looks good!
Can we add a DCT to this OEM HTPC?
That would make it UBER HOT!!!


Does it come with a pre-installed operating system? I did not see any reference in the description.


Windows Vista Home Premium


Don't forget to try a BSEL mod


Will this support a 4850 or 8800?


mattcube64 said: Will this support a 4850 or 8800?
Don't see why not, as long as the power supply is up to it (which I don't know). From the Gateway pics though, it looks to be a standard ATX PSU, so the worst that can happen is that I'll have to pop in one of those $5/FAR Ultras that are sitting in my garage


upgrade that video card with a 9800 GT or GTX that are going for $150 @ Newegg and u got yourself a really good pc


GIANTANT said: upgrade that video card with a 9800 GT or GTX that are going for $150 @ Newegg and u got yourself a really good pc
Or if you were fortunate enough to get a ~$110AR 4850 from Frys
Dang - the midwest needs some of them


Anyway to get any sort of extended warranty on this? I know of a few people looking to buy a system.


WhoBeDaPlaya said: Some people are apparently saying that you could get 9% Live CashBack on this deal, which would make it sizzling!How to get the 9% LCB? I only see 1-5%.


I just sold one of these for $450 - Great little system. A+ OP


I am looking for a PC but I want to have HDMI output on the mother board. Could people please help me to figure out which one to buy? I don't know much about the techeniques...

Does this have an HDMI output?

how does it compare with this one? http://www.frys.com/product/5748392

Model Number: HP a6567c Refurbished
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2.4GHz
Memory: 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
Video: Nvidia GeForce 9300GE, 256MB
Hard Drive: 640GB, SATA, 7200rpm
Card Reader: 15-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Optical Drive: DVDRW DL RAM Drive
Network: 10/100/1000 ethernet connection
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
Warranty: 90 day limited warranty


hmmm bvy.com page says nothing about Vista installed. Thoughts?


Buy.com says this item is currently unavailable!


Damn, that certainly went fast!


anybody received their Gateway yet? My order went back to Processing from "Sent to Warehouse".


cancelled


cancelled here too.. Dell outlet, here I come


Buy.com sent me the wrong system. "Buy.com Free Upgrade" sticker on the side of the box. The problem is the "upgrade" is just a wireless mouse/keyboard. The unmentioned "downgrade" is the operating system is 32 bit, and I already bought an additional 4gb RAM to add to the 2gb that comes installed. Guess I'll be sending it back. Now I have to find a system that will accept my RAM. What a waste of time!

200+ replies to this deal over at SD and everyone has some sort of problem with their shipments.

Last time I do business with Buy.com.


dead




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