Is this a fast computer for windows 7, 64 bit edition

[trent713]

sorry if some stuff doesn't look like it belongs on this, but i know little about computers. So i pretty much copyed and pasted the whole page info on this computer, so nothing got left out.

What's Included

* Gateway Desktop / Intel® Core™ i3 Processor / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive
* AC power cord
* Keyboard, optical mouse
* Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader; Cyberlink PowerDVD and more
* Owner's manual

Product Features

* Intel® Core™ i3-550 processor
Features 4MB cache and 3.2GHz processor speed.
* Intel® Core™ i3 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics are built into Intel's smart new processors.
* 8GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
For lush images with stunning detail. HDMI port for easy connection to a high-definition monitor or TV.
* Multi-in-1 media reader
Supports CompactFlash I/II, CompactFlash Plus, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, High Capacity MultiMediaCard Plus, High Capacity MultiMediaCard mobile, MultiMediaCard Plus and MultiMediaCard mobile formats.
* Also supports Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO Duo formats.
* 10 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy connectivity.
* Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for flexible wired Web connectivity options.

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Processor Brand
Intel®
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i3
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Processor Speed
3.2GHz
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Cache Memory
4MB
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System Memory (RAM)
8GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
16GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
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Hard Drive Type
SATA
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Hard Drive Size
1TB
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Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
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Audio
High-definition with 5.1-channel surround sound support
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Speakers
None
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Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
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Wireless Networking
None
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Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 48x32x40 CD-RW
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Direct-Disc Labeling
No
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
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Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
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Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
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USB 2.0 Ports
10 (4 front, 6 rear)
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Keyboard Description
Multimedia
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Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
Optical mouse
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Operating System Platform
Windows
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Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Software Included
Adobe Acrobat Reader; Cyberlink PowerDVD and more
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ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
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Best Buy PC App
No
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HDMI Output
Yes
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Blu-ray Player
No
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Drive Capacity
1TB
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Desktop Types
Premium
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Discrete Graphics
No
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3D Capable
No

 

[Shane]

Welcome to Computerforum

Yes that's will run 7 just fine,Have you considered building your own pc though?,You could get better components by building your own

Btw 8Gb is total overkill on the ram,Its just not needed at this moment in time.

 

[Drenlin]

I take it this is an OEM system, then? Like from Dell or HP or someplace like that? What model is it?

It's a fairly decent computer for browsing the internet and whatnot, and Win7 will run on darned near anything, but don't expect to do any gaming or anything on it. Integrated Intel graphics are terrible. (browser games and the like will be fine...)
8Gb of RAM will in no way be useful to you now, but if you don't mind paying for it and plan to keep the computer for a long time, there's no harm in having it around...saves you an upgrade later on.

Also, a tip, whatever you get, don't get it from Best Buy(saw the name in there)...they overcharge like no other on most things.


edit: I find it amusing that they list its "desktop types" (wtf?) as "premium". That system has no discrete graphics, and a cpu that's not even middle-of-the-pack when it comes to Intel's new stuff. That's an average mainstream system...