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To: rudedog who wrote (39540)	4/29/1998 3:18:00 PM
From: Meathead	Respond to of 176388

The major problem with Intel's motherboard choices is their plain vanilla "one size fits all" approach. Dell can't add much value to their business or customers by utilizing Intel's MB. Open an Optiplex M chassis system (this can be done with only your index fingers). You'll see a non-ATX form factor, integrated NIC, integrated video and or SCSI, expansion slots on a seperate riser card that pops out with built-in lever (very slick). Push a button and the power supply swings out of the way for access to memory, all sorts of time, space, cost saving features. The chassis design is a thing of beauty from a serviceability standpoint. This is too hard to do with an Intel MB. Also, Intel does'nt integrate much on their MB's. You always have to buy, install and test third party peripherals. The value proposition of doing your own motherboards is extreme in terms of time-to-market, design re-use and leverage (one basic design can spawn several different products for different chassis thru component/riser population options). Customization and flexibility by design, an area where Dell clearly excels and leaves many competitors in the dust. MEATHEAD