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Got in our DFI Radeon Xpress 200 Crossfire mobo today. Certainly an "enthusiast" motherboard, and if not that, then certainly "high end." Interestingly, ATI sent us this board last week, but we refused shipment as we wanted to make sure we did not get a "cherry picked" sample. There is no accusation in that statement, simply we would like to insulate against even that possibility, so we bought one from Newegg when they showed the board in stock.
Interestingly enough, even though this is the motherboard that ATI seemingly wants representing their CrossFire motherboard line, DFI does not even have a single product that qualifies in ATI's Certified Motherboards program.
It seems as though if DFI is not even a member or "certified partner." I asked some questions of ATI pertaining to this yesterday, but have yet to get any response.
ATI pointed out to us last week that they could not control the quality of Xpress 200 retail motherboard products as they do not build them. This was their explanation to us as to why we have experienced some Radeon Xpress 200 motherboards that were unstable. So they have this " ATI Certified Motherboard" program to show what is supposedly the best of the best. I find it very odd that the motherboard that ATI is sending out for reviews does not even meet ATI's own certification program.
Here is a Certified by ATI - FAQ that answers some questions about the program.
I would think that it would be in ATI's best interest to lead with a ATI Certified product, especially if this is the product that ATI is sending out to represent their CrossFire series motherboard.
Interestingly enough, even though this is the motherboard that ATI seemingly wants representing their CrossFire motherboard line, DFI does not even have a single product that qualifies in ATI's Certified Motherboards program.
Motherboards listed on the pages below have been tested and are Certified to meet the highest standards of quality, usability and reliability.
It seems as though if DFI is not even a member or "certified partner." I asked some questions of ATI pertaining to this yesterday, but have yet to get any response.
ATI pointed out to us last week that they could not control the quality of Xpress 200 retail motherboard products as they do not build them. This was their explanation to us as to why we have experienced some Radeon Xpress 200 motherboards that were unstable. So they have this " ATI Certified Motherboard" program to show what is supposedly the best of the best. I find it very odd that the motherboard that ATI is sending out for reviews does not even meet ATI's own certification program.
Here is a Certified by ATI - FAQ that answers some questions about the program.
Q: Does it mean that users/system integrators should not purchase a product that is not Certified by ATI?
A: A product that is not Certified simply has not been tested by ATI. It might be an excellent product that will function well. However, given a choice, why wouldn't you choose a Certified product? Certified products have been tested by ATI. Certified products are supported by ATI. Certified products don't cost more than non-Certified product. These are compelling reasons to buy a Certified product over a non-Certified product
I would think that it would be in ATI's best interest to lead with a ATI Certified product, especially if this is the product that ATI is sending out to represent their CrossFire series motherboard.