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Watts the Deal? : The new MMX chips generate less heat than older Pentiums, but they run hot. Because convection systems pull air over the CPU, heat sinks and a closed cabinet are required to get adequate airfl ow. A CPU-mounted heat sink cuts down on both required airflow and fan noise but doesn't cool the cabinet.
Yearning to Be Different : While other vendors produce towers, Digital offers a low-profile PC that will fit conveniently under your monitor. Network, video, and I/O ports on the system board save space and slots. However, you won't have to get too ambitious before the Celebris's miserly two expansion slots and lack of drive bays will cramp your style.
A Choice of Chips : Designed to plug into a Pentium socket, the AMD K6 gives vendors an easy way to offer MMX compatibility. The K6 exhibits excellent performance on both 16- and 32-bit software, making it a superb platform for today's mixed bag of office productivity applications. And aggressive pricing means buying a K6 can shave a few hundred dollars off the cost of your next system.

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