The AthlonXP's low price isn't the only thing that makes it so unique, it's the fact it holds performance above that and quality, compared to what low prices would usually indicate on a product. The outstanding performance these processors give, as well as the relatively low price they have, in mobo prices and RAM equals value for all those who are low on money, LIKE ME. If you may, come see Canadian pricing, and see how much we save on AXPs to know the fact that P4 systems are still far more expensive and lower performing for the price in CDN. I could save up to 100$ CDN, put it towards more RAM and have a system that still performs better.
BTW if AMD was out, and Intel was alone, and they would start charging what they want, such as double the pricing, how in the world would they expect revenues? People say if one company is alone it charges, but when those prices that were high already, go astronomical from 600$ US to 1200$, WHO other than Dell zealots would buy such? That is what also continues the price drops, and not just AMD.
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