While 1998 was the year that sub-$1000 PCs became a reality, 1999 is the year Intel(r) hopes to promote the sub-$600 package. This is certainly good news for gamers or indeed end-users wanting a second system intended for games. With the Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor still being at the heart of the system in question, overclocking capabilities will still push the speed barriers and add more value. For Q1 of 1999, the Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor at 300 MHz with 128KB Level 2 cache with a 66MHz front side bus with a 440LX or 440EX chipset based motherboard is being looked upon as the 'starting point' by Intel(r). Q2 will see the 300A fizzling out and being replaced by the Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor at 333 MHz, with the introduction of the Intel(r) 810 chipset midway through Q2, phasing out the 440LX and EX chipsets by the end of the year. The 333MHz will then be upgraded to the 366MHz in Q3, ending the year (Q4) with a Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor at 400 MHz and a merry Xmas to us all.

Price: <$600
CPU (all Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processors), Bus Speed, Motherboard Chipset by Quarter:
Q1: 300AMHz; 66MHz FSB; 440LX/440EX
Q2: 333MHz; 66MHz FSB; 440LX/440EX/Intel(r) 810 introduced mid quarter
Q3: 366MHz; 66MHz FSB; 440LX/440EX/Intel(r) 810
Q4: 400MHz; 66MHz FSB; 440LX/440EX/Intel(r) 810

NOTE: System Pricing is without monitor