[js1138]

Intel's first string CPU always cost $700. This is to get the big bucks from the rich and desparate. I always buy a couple of notches down. But in the last two years, I'v bought nothing but AMD.

[dennisw]

Intel's first string CPU always cost $700.

True. It's in Dell, Gateway etc but I'll bet they only pay half that $719. If you build your own you would be a fool to pay for the best Intel. I have two home built AMD computers. I will upgrade one with  the 2100+ Athlon (~$87) which will be more than enough for my purposes