Get the most out of your demanding applications and high-end entertainment with the Gateway GT5224 Media Center PC. With an Intel® Pentium® D dual-core processor featuring two full-processing cores, you get the flexibility and performance to handle multimedia entertainment, digital photo editing and everyday productivity simultaneously. Manage your digital entertainment content at home with Intel® Viiv technology -- allowing you to access, share, and manage your digital media. Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 makes it easier than ever to create and share your digital photo albums, play your favorite DVDs and home videos and build a personal music library. 
Use the 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager to transfer files from your digital devices, store content on the 250GB SATA II hard drive and burn personalized media with the DVD+/-RW Dual Layer optical drive. Enhance your experience with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 1GB DDR2 dual channel memory and the capability to support the advanced features of Microsoft® Windows Vista Premium. Guard your privacy and personal information with a complimentary 90-day subscription of McAfee® Internet Security Suite.
| Processor Brand: | Intel | 
| Processor Class: | Pentium D Processor | 
| Processor Number: | 915 with Viiv Technology | 
| Processor Speed: | 2.8 GHz | 
| Bus Speed: | 800 MHz | 
| L2 Cache Size: | 2 x 2 MB | 
| System Chipset: | Intel 945G Express Chipset | 
| Memory Speed: | PC2-4200 (533MHz) | 
| Memory Technology: | DDR2-SDRAM | 
| Installed Memory: | 1 GB | 
| Maximum Memory: | 4 GB | 
| Memory Slots Total: | 4 | 
| Memory Slots Available: | 2 | 
| Hard Drive Capacity: | 250 GB | 
| Drive Controllers: | SATA-300 | 
| Rotational Speed: | 7200 RPM | 
| Optical Drives: | Double Layer DVD+/-RW Drive: 
   
      Create a Double Layer DVD+R at a maximum 4X Write speed
   
      Create a DVD-R at a maximum 16X Write speed or a maximum 6X Rewrite speed
   
      Create a DVD+R at a maximum 16X Write speed or a maximum 8X Rewrite speed
   
      Play a DVD at a maximum 16X Read speed
   
      Create a CD-Rom at a maximum 40X Write speed
   
      Create a CD-RW at a maximum 24X Rewrite speed
   
      Play a CD-Rom at a maximum 40X Read speed
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| Card Slots: | 1 x CompactFlash Card 1 x MicroDrive
 1 x Memory Stick
 1 x Memory Stick PRO
 1 x SmartMedia Card
 1 x Secure Digital(SD)/MMC
 1 x xD-Picture Card
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| Sound Support: | High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable | 
| Video Chipset Brand: | Intel | 
| Video Chipset: | Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 | 
| Video Bus: | PCI Express x16 | 
| Video Integration: | Motherboard | 
| Shared Video RAM (Max): | 224 MB | 
| Monitor Included: | No | 
| Port Connectors: | 
   
      7 x USB 2.0 (2 in front, 1 in Media Manager, 4 in back)
   
      1 x VGA External Connector
   
      3 x IEEE 1394 (2 in front, 1 in back)
   
      1 x Serial
   
      1 x Parallel
   
      2 x PS/2 (Keyboard and Mouse)
   
      7 x Audio (2 in front, 5 in back) with 1 S/PDIF
   
      1 x RJ-11 Modem
   
      1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
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| PCI Slots: | 2 | 
| PCI Express x1 Slots: | 1 | 
| PCI Express x16 Slots: | 1 | 
| Slots Notes: | 
   
      1 x PCI open
   
      1 x PCI Express x16 open
   
      1 x PCI Express x1 open
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| Expansion Bay (Notes): | 
   
      4 x 3.5-inch and 2 x 5.25-inch total
   
      2 x 3.5-inch and 1 x 5.25-inch available
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| Network Support: | Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) | 
| Modem Speed: | 56 Kbps | 
| Input Devices: | Keyboard 2 Button Wheel Mouse
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| Installed Operating System: | Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 | 
| Microsoft Vista Capable: | Yes | 
| Included Software: | Productivity Software: 
   Digital Media Software:
      Microsoft® Works 8.5
   
      Microsoft® Money 2006
   
      Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7
    
   GatewayShield Comprehensive Security:
      CyberLink® DVD Solution Suite:
 
         
            CyberLink® PowerDVD (DVD Play)
         
            CyberLink® Power2Go (DVD Burn)
         
      Microsoft® Windows Media Player 10
   
      RealNetworks RealPlayer®
   
      Quicktime
    
   Other Essential Software:
      McAfee® Internet Security Suite (90-day complimentary subscription)
   
      Gateway BigFix®-identifies and resolves problems that affect the system before they occur
    
 
   
      Sonic PrimeTime Plugin for Media Center Edition
   
      Intel® Viiv 1.5
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| In the Box: | Hardware Items: 
   Documentation:
      Premium Multimedia Keyboard
   
      USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse
   
      Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
      Power Cord
   
      Modem Cable
   
      MCE Operating System Recovery DVD
    
   Online Documentation:
      Setup Poster
   
      Getting Started Guide
   
      Non-Microsoft EULA
   
      Registration / Limited Warranty Card
   
      COA Label for Microsoft® Installed Software
    
   
      User's Guide
   
      Hardware Reference Guide
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| Chassis Style: | Tower (Mini) | 
| Height: | 15.4 in | 
| Width: | 7.3 in | 
| Depth: | 17.9 in | 
| Weight: | 23.0 lbs | 
| Limited Warranty: | 1 Year (12 Months) |