Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
THE GOOD
64-bit Windows; inexpensive; HDMI out; outstanding Photoshop performance for the price.
THE BAD
No built-in wireless networking.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Gateway GT5692 is a reliable PC that will easily get you around all the standard tasks of a budget desktop. This triple-core system also includes 64-bit Windows and enough RAM to make it a very strong photo-editing desktop for its price.
CNET Reader Reviews
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November 11, 2008 09:21
4.5/5
I switched to this PC from a Pentium 4, and of course this thing is a whole different animal. It's a real beast. The integrated graphics are not phenomenal, but they're not bad; I can play Oblivion with medium settings. The triple-core processor is ... read more » -
September 29, 2008 09:06
4.5/5
This machine for the price is very hard to beat. You get a good processor, 4GB of ram, roomy 500GB hard drive, HDM connection. The case looks nice. I have no complaints with the purchase. If you are a heavy gamer the graphics card will probably have... read more » -
September 25, 2008 08:18
4.0/5
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