need opinions on new setup

[scorer]

1 Gateway® DX430B $656.99 $656.99
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic (32-bit)
Operating System Backup Media: Windows Vista® Home Basic Backup Media (32-bit)
Application Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5
Security Software: McAfee® 90-day Internet Security Suite Complimentary Subscription with VirusScan, Personal Firewall Plus, SpamKiller & Privacy Service v. 1.2 (for Windows Vista®)
Color: Black Polish
Processor: Intel® Pentium Dual Core Processor E2140 (1.60GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB cache non-HT)
Memory: 2048MB 667MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2-1024MB modules) $99.00
Motherboard: Systemboard with Intel® G965 Chipset & 10/100 network
Hard Drive: 160GB 7200rpm Serial ATA II/300 hard drive w/ 8MB cache
Optical Drive: 48x/32x/48x CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Backup Media: Cyberlink DVD Solution v5 (for Windows Vista® Basic and Business)
Warranty: 1 Year Value Plan (Tech Support - Parts - Factory Labor)
Chassis: Gateway® 5-Bay uATX Case
Power Supply: 400-Watt Power Supply
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT 256MB DDR2 Video Card Dual DVI/TV $158.00
TV Tuner: No TV Tuner Card Selected
Keyboard: Gateway® Elite Keyboard (Windows Vista® Certified)
Mouse: Soft-touch USB Optical Wheel Mouse
Speakers: No Speakers Selected
Modem: 56K PCI Data/Fax Modem
Additional Software: NetZero Desktop Icon
Additional Software: Spare Backup for Windows® XP and Windows Vista®
Additional Software: DWL Acceller Portal Gateway Connect Desktop Icon
Additional Software: America Online Client Application
Additional Software: Google Messaging Toolbar
Additional Software: DWL Napster Trial
Additional Software: Intel® Viiv Technology Driver v. 1.6 (for Windows Vista®)
Additional Software: Microsoft Windows Vista® Windows® Anytime Upgrade Download (32-bit)
Additional Software: eBay Desktop Icon
Chipset: Intel® G965 Chipset
Expansion Slots: (2) PCI expansion slots, (1) PCI-E x1 expansion slot. (1) PCI-E x16 expansion slot
External Ports: (6) USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear), (2) IEEE 1394 firewire (1 front, 1 rear), audio ports and (2) PS/2
Floppy Drive: 15-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Sound: Integrated Intel® 7.1 high-definition audio
Network: Integrated Intel® 10/100 Twisted Pair Ethernet
Internet Service Provider: 90-day America Online® Internet access

[funkyworms]

It's hard to give an opinion without knowing what the computer will be used for. Given that - dump mcafee and aol.

Why does gateway include "ebay desktop icon" in a product description. Be prepared for a computer pre-installed with a ton of bloatware/crapware.

[Beavis68]

I would upgrade to Vista Home Premium for sure (or XP if you don't want to mess with Vista)

Get a Core 2 Duo if you can afford it, it will improve performance.

Either upgrade to a DVD RW or get a Pioneer for $20 off of newegg (don't get the sata drive)

As is a pretty basic system.

[scorer]

just need the system for poker and do run smooth, any other options out there or a better system for the money. Will this let me run 2 monitors if need be?

[Beavis68]

go to 1GB of RAM and drop the video card, you can get a similar GT7600 with dual DVI-D on new egg for 100 and the RAM for about $40.

Then get a DX430S and it comes with a better processor and Vista Home Premium standard.

That card will run two monitors, I have one that drives a 24" at 1900x1200 and a 20" at 1600x1200

[psionic storm]

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Why does gateway include "ebay desktop icon" in a product description. Be prepared for a computer pre-installed with a ton of bloatware/crapware.

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so you can easily sell the computer to another sucker once you realize what a piece of crap it is