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Gateway Maximizes Power of New 64-Bit Dual Core Processors in Customizable BTX PCs, Available Direct from Gateway

Next Generation PCs Deliver Power, Performance; Innovative BTX Design Enhances
Component Reliability up to 82 Percent for Extended PC Life(1)

IRVINE, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today introduced
the company's first desktop PCs that combine the power of Intel's latest 800
series dual core processors with the benefits of a BTX chassis, which can be
customized to meet a wide range of consumer needs.
The Gateway(R) FX400 series PCs marry cutting-edge technology with premium
features to give consumers optimum performance for games, digital video and
other graphically intensive applications. ÂÂ!All of the new PCs are based on
Gateway's unique patent-pending design that optimizes Intel's BTX
architecture, resulting in enhanced reliability through efficient cooling.
The new Gateway(R) FX400 series desktop PCs feature the new dual core
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 800 series processors. ÂÂ!This new technology includes two
complete processing cores that operate simultaneously to quickly and easily
handle two intensive tasks at once, such as burning a music CD while sending
digital photos to a friend. ÂÂ!Dual core technology also provides support for
future 64-bit software. ÂÂ!The systems are built upon the new Intel(R) 945G
chipset and include Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 for
excellent graphical capabilities.
ÂÂ! "Many customers want a custom system to optimize performance for their
unique needs, whether it's gaming or digital content creation. ÂÂ!Gateway's
direct channel enables them to select from a variety of processors, hard
drives, software and other components, so they get the right system and the
right price," said Marc Demars, Gateway's senior director of product
marketing. ÂÂ!"People also want their PC investment to last. ÂÂ!The Gateway(R)
FX400 series gives customers exceptional reliability, speed, power and
expansion for the long haul with its fast dual core processors and quiet and
cool BTX design."

BTX Design -- Components up to 82 Percent More Reliable Than Within
Traditional PCs
Based on the company's patent-pending design that optimizes Intel's BTX
architecture, the Gateway FX400 series' key components are up to 82 percent(1)
more reliable than those within a traditional ATX platform. ÂÂ!By circulating
air more efficiently, internal components like processors, hard drives and
graphics cards are cooled more effectively.
ÂÂ! In addition, the innovative, tool-free BTX design makes it fast and easy
to upgrade components, by enabling users to access the motherboard, optical
disks, hard drives and media card readers without tools. ÂÂ!It offers
significant expansion with seven bays (two 5.25-inch drive bays, two 3.5-inch
drive bays) and three internal hard disk drive (HDD) bays. ÂÂ!It also has five
total expansion slots including 1 PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x1
slot and three PCI slots.

Configure-to-Order Options Cater to Consumer's Unique Needs
The PCs can also be customized with a wide array of premium features
including fast, high-performance processors, graphic cards and memory.
Consumers can choose several options of LCD flat panel displays and SATA hard
drive options from 120GB to 500GB(2). ÂÂ!The systems also feature the latest in
networking technology -- integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet -- to
ensure a fast network connection.
Digital media and gaming are enhanced by all the choices offered in the
Gateway(R) FX400 series. ÂÂ!Gateway customers will be able to select the
features that best fit their needs. ÂÂ!Those interested in the Gateway(R) FX400
can select from three speeds of the dual core processors, from the Intel(R)
Pentium(R) D 820 (2.8 GHz) processor to the Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 840
(3.2 GHz) processor. ÂÂ!They can also select memory ranging from 512MB to 4GB.
Multiple nVidia(R) graphics cards with up to 256MB of discrete video memory
are available to provide realistic gaming images and enhanced graphics
playback. ÂÂ!Customers can also select from Gateway(TM) GMAX 2100 2.1 or 5.1
speakers with subwoofers for dynamic sound. ÂÂ!Other options include multiple
optical drives, such as a DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo and a 16x
double-layer multi-format DVD+/-RW drive.

Service and Support Programs
The new PCs are supported by the company's standard limited warranty
options(3). ÂÂ!Additional service and support options are available. ÂÂ!Gateway's
commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of
PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. ÂÂ!The company's
extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment;
it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information
on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.
Gateway offers a pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on
all its PCs(4). ÂÂ!With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends
messages offering updates and general PC maintenance. ÂÂ!Additionally, the
Gateway System Recovery solution offers all customers the ability to easily
recover drivers, applications or the full factory image. ÂÂ!The Gateway System
Recovery solution provides advanced recovery capabilities that are always
available, so consumers experience less down time in the event of a system
issue. ÂÂ!Unlike other recovery systems, Gateway's solution lets customers
restore the factory software image while maintaining all data files stored on
the PC. ÂÂ!Back-up options and restore procedures are simple, thanks to
Gateway's easy-to-understand recovery guide and system recovery interface.
Gateway PCs also come with the Gateway Internet Security Shield. ÂÂ!It
protects the computer from viruses and other unwanted issues with Norton
Internet Security 2005 (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Firewall and Parental Control)
and McAfee Anti-Spyware.

Pricing and Availability
The Gateway(R) FX400 series desktop PCs come in several recommended
configurations with a choice of Windows(R) XP Home, XP Pro or Microsoft(R)
Windows Media Center Edition 2005 as well as Microsoft(R) Works Suite
productivity applications including Word, Encarta, Money and more. ÂÂ!These PCs
can be configured to order at prices starting at $1099.99. ÂÂ!Customers can
order the Gateway(R) FX400 Series via Gateway's direct channels including
http://www.Gateway.com and by calling 1-800-Gateway.

ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Sample configurations include:

ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway FX400S
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!512MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!200GB SATA hard drive(2)
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway 15-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!$1099.99

ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway FX400X
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!250MB SATA hard drive(2)
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!nVidia 6600 graphics card with 128MB DDR memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway 17-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!$1299.99

ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway FX400MC
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 820 processor
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!250MB SATA hard drive(2(
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!nVidia 6600 graphics card with 128MB DDR memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway 17-inch digital LCD flat-panel display
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media Center Edition 2005
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Wireless remote and TV tuner
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!$1499.99

ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway FX400XL
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 830 processor
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Dual 250MB SATA hard drives(2)
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Multi-format DVD-RW optical drive
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!nVidia 6800 Ultra graphics card with 256MB DDR memory
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway 19-inch LCD display
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Gateway premium 2.1 speakers with subwoofer
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
ÂÂ! ÂÂ!$1999.99

About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif. - based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has
been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to
consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. ÂÂ!After acquiring
eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the
U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. ÂÂ!The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and
through its direct and indirect sales force. ÂÂ!See http://www.gateway.com for
more information.

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