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To: K. M. Strickler who wrote (38310)4/18/1998 6:56:00 PM
From: rudedog  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 176388
 
Dell does a lot more than slap the parts together, they do extensive testing and configuration around the systems they build, before they are offered for sale. With the Intel components they are assured of advance engineering information and stability of the parts. Sure, they could get another supplier and do the same for AMD parts but I think it would disturb their close relationship with intel.



To: K. M. Strickler who wrote (38310)4/19/1998 5:33:00 PM
From: Jack T. Pearson  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 176388
 
KM,
I believe Michael Dell addressed the issue of alternative CPUs last year. What he said is that the benefits don't outweigh the cost of testing all the hardware and software compatibilities and supporting the alternate systems. Dell makes decisions based on return on investment.
Jack


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