[ruiner]

I’m looking to buy a medium level pc in the $1000 range. I’d like to go heavy on CPU and GPU but moderate on RAM (6gb) and thrills (DVD-RW rather than Bluray).

Main uses will be video games like Civ5 and the typical household use. I don’t play a lot of games but when I do I want them to look nice.

Is this processor worth waiting for? I’ve compared the i7 vs. the AMD x6 and lean toward AMD because it is so much cheaper.

[Rational Thought]

Is this processor worth waiting for? I’ve compared the i7 vs. the AMD x6 and lean toward AMD because it is so much cheaper.

From what I've read, probably is worth the wait. However, what's far more intriguing (to me) is the new AMD Bulldozer line to be released sometime in the first quarter, cost point versus performance.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Waiting will always give you a better choice ... there is a lot happening and it is allover the map.

The most active area seems to be in the tablets and high end smart phones.

But ....we as consumers are going to have choices....lot's of choices .