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Re: For example, Athlon 64 X2 3800+ are going for $300 retail. You can buy an Athlon 64 X2 3800+ system with 1GB PC3200, 250GB drive, DVD burner and Windows for under $700. Gateway's got to be paying under 1/2 the retail price to offer system via Best Buy at that price.

That sounds very reasonable. If AMD were getting retail prices for their OEM shipments, they'd be doubling their revenues. Which makes you wonder.... Maybe the OEMs have a bit more leverage over AMD than anyone realizes.