Systemax Partnering with AMD to Develop Multiprocessor Servers and Workstations

PORT WASHINGTON, NY -- 6/5/2001 -- Systemax (NYSE:SYX), a leading manufacturer and distributor of PC hardware and related computer products, announced today that it is partnering with AMD to develop multiprocessor servers and workstations using the AMD Athlon™ MP processor with Smart MP™ technology.

In Systemax's benchmark tests, the dual AMD Athlon MP processor with Smart MP technology yielded exceptional performance as a multiprocessor solution. There also were no compatibility issues in multiple network environments.

"We are extremely encouraged by the performance of AMD's multiprocessor solution," said Bob Dooley, Systemax's Senior Vice President for Marketing and Sales.

Systemax's PCs are available through Global Computer Supplies (www.globalcomputer.com), TigerDirect (www.tigerdirect.com), Midwest Micro (www.mwmicro.com), Dartek (http://www.dartek.com) and other leading distributors. Systemax's expert sales specialists can also be contacted at 800-8 GLOBAL.

About Systemax
Systemax (http://www.systemax.com) has developed an integrated system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs, and relationship marketing to sell private-label and name-brand PC hardware, related computer products, and industrial products, to businesses in North America and Europe. With annual sales in excess of $1.5 billion, Systemax is a Fortune 1000 and Inter@active Internet 500 company.