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To: Paul Engel who wrote (53250)	3/23/1999 8:17:00 AM
From: Kevin K. Spurway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1570409

Hey Paul, how did you know that was the Microstar motherboard Gateway is using? Or did you just make it up? And isn't it possible that even if AMD certified the board, Microstar had production problems or glitches which only subsequently have shown up? Are you telling me that a PC maker has never had to hold off selling Intel-based systems because of product glitches in some other component? Give us a break. Kevin

To: Paul Engel who wrote (53250)	3/23/1999 9:24:00 AM
From: Ali Chen	Respond to of 1570409

Paul, <that was an APPROVED MOTHERBOARD - APPROVED by AMD.> Your analytical ability is not ameliorating over the time. What makes you think that GTW is using the approved board? Do you think MSI makes only the 5169 model? msi.com.tw BTW, the custom board for GTW is not listed there.

To: Paul Engel who wrote (53250)	3/23/1999 4:52:00 PM
From: Cirruslvr	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570409

Paul - RE:"Microstar (MSI) MS-5169 Revision 2.1B & 4.0A are APPROVED motherboards for the K6-2 400 Mhz CPU !!! Well, now - just what kind of TESTING did AMD do on these Microstar Motherboards in order to help along their new favorite customer, Gateway ?" Was that your best shot??? Here is one from me. According to Gateway's website - "Features AMD K6-2/400MHz Processor with 3DNow Technology 64MB SDRAM expandable to 256MB EV700 17" color monitor (15.9" viewable area) Integrated ATI 8MB AGP Graphics Accelerator" According to Pricewatch - "MS-5182 ALi® Aladdin V MicroATX Accept AMD K6-2 333 3PCI/ISA On Board ES1371 Sound and ATI 8MB SDRAM AGP Video" Make your own conclusions.