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Dave Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 7 Oct 1999 18:55:12 -0800
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On 6 Oct 99, at 16:49, Roberto Safora wrote:

> we ordered a dtk computer and received one very much like a dtk
> but with a motherboard I had never seen in dtk pcs. No dtk logo, or
> something that might identify the manufacturer. The motherboard is a
> P6IWT-Me.

> Does any body know if this mobo is good?

  Nobody knows -- it's brand new and not much seen outside Taiwan
yet.  It might be, but it uses an i810 chipset (which I thought was
delayed/recalled by Intel, but over a timing issue that might only
apply if you try to use a PIII).

> Where does it come from?

  www.ecs.com.tw, apparently.

> Is it in the range of performance of dtk line?

  I don't know.

  If it was me, I'd try to return it, while you probably still can.
It's not what you thought you were ordering, it's uncomfortably close
to the "bleeding edge".  I'd make sure your dealer knows you are
unhappy....

David G

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