In terms of its overall performance, Gateway could be accused of misnaming this machine, but if 3D graphics are your primary concern you're likely to be happy. 3000 adapter is hard to beat, so it's odd that Gateway bundles no games or multimedia to match it. The choice of Works Suite 99 as the primary software bundle is a good one for home users, but surely not all you'd expect to see in the context of a multimedia system.
Several touches are worthy of note.
A neat idea is to mount the hard disk on its side, below the conventional drive bays. With room for two more hard disks, the system unit can accommodate five extra drives, though this isn't advisable without improving the internal ventilation. There are no fans inside the system, the processor cooled solely by a heatsink assisted by air ducted from the power supply. A good-quality mouse and keyboard are provided, plus decent Creative Labs desktop speakers and a Gateway EV700 monitor. All rights reserved.