Earlier in the week, Gateway introduced a bevy of new desktop computers targeting both the retail and direct sales channels. On the retailer front, Gateway introduced the new FX7026 and refreshed their GT lineup with new quad-core and triple-core systems. On the direct front, Gateway refreshed the DX lineup and their flagship FX series of PCs.

We’ll start with the new Gateway FX7026. With prices starting at $1099.99, the FX7026 features the following:

• Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9300
• Over-clocked NVIDIA 8800 GT graphics
• 4GB of memory
• 640GB HDD
• 15 in 1 media card reader
• 8 Channel HD audio
• 400 Watt PSU
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit edition

The new Gateway GT series systems include the Gateway GT5670, GT5674, GT5676, and GT5678. Prices range from $549.99 to $849.99 and features range from AMD Phenom Triple Core processors to Phenom Quad-Core processors; 3 to 4GB of RAM; integrated NVIDIA graphics to ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics; and 320GB HDD to 750GB HDD.

Two of the systems offer Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit.

Here’s the breakdown of some of the systems:

GT5670:

• AMD Phenom 8400 Processor
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 3GB RAM
• 320GB HDD
• 18X DVD drive
• 15-in-1 media card reader
• Price: $549.99

GT5674:

• AMD Phenom 9500 Processor
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 3GB RAM
• 500GB HDD
• 18X DVD drive
• 15-in-1 media card reader
• Price: $649.99

GT5676:

• AMD Phenom 9600 Processor
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 4GB RAM
• 640GB HDD
• 18X DVD drive
• 15-in-1 media card reader
• Price: $749.99

GT5678:

• Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 4GB RAM
• 750GB HDD
• 18X DVD drive
• 15-in-1 media card reader
• Price: $849.99

If you’re looking for the super fast, then you’ll want to consider the fastest flagship desktop PC from Gateway, the new Gateway FX541. Specs on the 541 include:

• Intel Core 2 Quad to Intel Core 2 Extreme processor
• 3GB RAM
• 500GB
• 9 in 1 media card reader
• NVIDIA SLI-capable motherboard
• Dual PCIe x16 slots with SLI support
• dual Gigabit Ethernet
• Factory over-clocked processors
• Dual NVIDIA 8800 GT over-clocked video cards in SLI mode
• 700 watt power supply
• Prices range from $1199.99 to $3499.99

On the mainstream desktop front, Gateway now has the DX442 which provides a good balance of functionality and entertainment features. You can choose specs such as:

• Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Core 2 Duo, or Intel Core 2 Quad processors
• Intel G33 chipset with GMA X3100 graphics
• 2 to 3GB of RAM
• front A/V ports
• High speed USB 2.0
• 15 in 1 media reader
• 320GB to 500 GB HDD
• Multi-format DVD-RW
• Prices range from $549.99 to $999.99

There’s even a version of the DX442 (called the DX442XP) which comes with Windows XP Professional!

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