Gateway LX 6810 Desktop PC
I recently purchased a refurbed Gateway LX 6810 Desktop PC on a pretty sweet deal <500. I’m not a fan of buying a built desktop, but this one had a lot of great components and a few features I was looking for:
Nvidia GT120 Graphics Card with 1gb video RAM. DVI, CRT, and HDMI output.- Intel Quad Core processor
- 8gb RAM
- HD TV Tuner Card
- 7.1 Dolby surround
- Built in memory-card reader
- Free 64-bit Windows 7 upgrade
- Expandable
- Slick looking case (living room friendly)
- Keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc..
Anyway, the one thing it is lacking are case fans. There are 0 when you buy it. There is a CPU fan and a fan on the video card, but thats it. If you buy this computer, you will need to install at least one 120mm fan in the back of the case… I recommend adding an 80mm in the lower front. It will cost you about $15 and 10 min, but it will save you all the trouble an overheated PC offers.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Hey, i’ve considered several times getting this computer but have been kinda put off by all the shutdown issues… I look around and come back to the nice specs for the price this one offers so I ask since you added fans have you had any issues?
I would think more would have tried adding them but it just seems to have alot of complaints?
November 8th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Hi Jason, I’ve had this running constantly since I bought it and haven’t seen any issues yet. Only change I made was adding a $10 fan to the back. I’d say go for it… computer is pretty awesome!
February 21st, 2010 at 2:08 am
Hello, I have the same model and also a refurbished one. I left it off for 3 days then turned it back on, it runs about 10 minutes and shut off again. Is it really an overheat issue? Thanks
February 21st, 2010 at 2:12 am
I forgot to say that, yes it turned off repeatedly previously and it’s still doing that.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:53 am
This sounds just like an overheating issue. Have you installed a fan? I would recommend doing this. If you do not know how, you can mail me your computer.. (just kidding).. it is a pretty simple task to accomplish. If you’re in a big city, you might be lucky enough to have a Tiger Direct, where they will do that type of work for you at a really low cost..
February 27th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I ordered fans from ebay but they came in with connectors too large to use.
What do I look for when I purchase another?
Thanks
Robert
March 5th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Hi Robert.. this is the fan I bought for $5.99 – Masscool Case Fan – 120mm