Buckwheat - Re: " Just for the sake of discussion, how much flexibility does Intel have in DOWNBINNING the XEON 450"
Once packaged in a XEON SLot 2 cartridge, the product is a XEON. That is, it can't be removed and re-packaged as a Pentium II nor as a Celeron.
The speed can be downbinned - 450 MHz to 400 Mhz - and it can be sold for one-way or two-way SMP systems - or 4-way SMP, depending upon market conditions.
Why?
Were you thinking of a XEON for your own use ?
Gateway is selling XEON desktop systems, if you're interested.
Let me know how you like it when you get it.
Paul
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Monday October 12, 12:52 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Gateway Introduces Ultimate Enthusiast
Desktop PC
Gateway first to announce home system that uses Intel's fastest processor
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1998-- Gateway today is first to announce a home PC that incorporates Intel's latest 450MHz Pentium(R) II Xeon(TM) processor. The GX-450XL is a
fully featured multimedia powerhouse. Sales begin October 19, 1998.
''This is technology at the cutting edge,'' said Mike Holstein, Gateway's director of desktop products. ''Gateway has a history of rapidly bringing new processor technology to enthusiasts and power users through the Pentium(R), Pentium(R) Pro, and Pentium II lines. Now Gateway again moves to the front of the pack, bringing the first Xeon processor system to the home consumer market.''
The powerful GX-450XL gives Gateway clients one of the most robust systems on the market today. The system also allows clients to update their computing power through expansion capabilities, including five
PCI slots, a 300W power supply, and four DIMM slots for up to 512MB of SDRAM. The full ATX tower case has six 3.5'' drive bays and four 5.25'' drive bays for added expandability.
The multimedia features of the GX-450XL are the wave of the future as well. Included is a digital soundcard and digital speaker system to provide crystal clear digital audio. The GX-450XL also features
a 16MB AGP nVidia Riva TNT graphics accelerator and a 19'' monitor (18'' viewable) to handle the most demanding video and graphics applications. A CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive provide support for
the latest games and software applications.
''Gateway's highly successful G-Series line of consumer desktops has gone to the next level of computing power,'' said Toshi Takahashi, director of consumer desktop marketing, Intel Corporation. ''Introducing Intel's Pentium II Xeon processor into the GX-450XL is a bold step to bring high-end computing into the enthusiast market segment.''
Gateway GX-450XL Configuration
Packed with features, this machine includes a single Intel(R) Pentium(R) II Xeon(TM) 450MHz processor,
128MB SDRAM, 16.8GB UATA hard drive, nVidia 16MB AGP NV4 graphics and VX900 19'' monitor
(18'' viewable area), DVD-ROM drive, U.S. Robotics(R) 56Kbps voice winmodem, Sound Blaster(TM)
AudioPCI(TM) 64D Digital Sound Card and Boston Acoustics(R) Digital MediaTheater(TM) speakers,
Philips(R) CD-RW drive, TV/FM Tuner card, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98, Home Essentials(TM) 98,
software for Gateway's own fast and easy gateway.net(SM) Internet service, and Gateway's
HelpSpot(TM) client assistance software, for $3999.(a) The system is also available through the
Your:)Ware(SM) program for as low as $126.04 per month, including gateway.net. (b,c)
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW - news), a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, provides complete computing
solutions for clients worldwide. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland and
Malaysia and employs more than 13,000 people worldwide. Gateway products and services consistently
win top awards from leading industry publications. Revenue for 1997 was $6.3 billion. For further
information, visit Gateway at www.gateway.com.
All prices and configurations are subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices do not include
shipping and handling and any applicable taxes.
(a)Maximum data transfer rate dependent upon certain variables including particular modems with
which your are communicating, telephone lines, communications software and communications
protocols.
(b)Gateway purchases will qualify for the Your:)Ware program by 1) financing through a Gateway
authorized lender; 2) purchasing six months of gateway.net; and/or 3) buying an additional software
bundle. Loan financing available on approved credit through independent lender. Payments based
on 48-month term at an Annual Percentage Rate as low as 14.9%. Your APR may be higher. 2%
access check fee ($2 min./$15 max); not applicable to Gateway purchases. Trade-in available at
any time between the first day of the 24th month and the last day of the 49th month after delivery of
Your:)Ware product. Trade-in credit is only available if you purchase a new Gateway product.
Gateway will give you the average wholesale value on the Your:)Ware product, in good condition as
determined in Gateway's sole discretion, using the then current Orion Blue Book or another, similar
commercially reasonable industry standard determined by Gateway. Other terms and conditions
apply. Call our toll-free number for details.
(c)$14.95 gateway.net(SM) pricing based on 6-month commitment. $15 fee for early cancellation.
$14.95 for unlimited access not available in all areas.
Contact:
David Pendery, Marketing Communications
(605) 232-1433
david.pendery@gateway.com
or
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(605) 232-1757
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