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To: Y. Samuel Arai who wrote (82756)	12/13/1999 11:19:00 AM
From: Scot	Respond to of 1572630

But then again, most who buy such "overclocker" systems probably wouldn't have paid for an Athlon 700 or a 750 anyway...better to get them to spend a few extra bucks on an Athlon 500 than on a K6-3, overclocked Celeron, or lower-end PIII. Absolutely. IMO, most overclockers don't have the $$ to buy high-end systems. Most of them would be buying overclocked Celerons instead. This just increases the buzz for the Athlon. It is my theory that this effect can influence retail sales more than people would realize or credit. These days, parents ask their kids for suggestions on computer purchases. Also, some overclockers/enthusiasts are salespeople in screwdriver shops or retail chains. AMD still has a lot of negative image to overcome just because it isn't Intel. I still get asked by friends..."are AMDs OK to buy? Will I have compatibility problem?" These are small battles worth fighting. -Scot