kd7ota wrote:
Lately I think Intel is stepping up quite well.
Exactly what do you mean by that? Up until recently, Intel's Core 2 architecture trumped anything AMD, and now with the i7, they have the fastest desktop CPU availiable. I think your stepping up comment is the wrong way round. AMD still reign when it comes to value, but the performance crown has been sitting atop Intel's head for quite some time now.
To the OP, I find your "Windoze" title misplaced, if you have a problem with Windows, look to Mac or Linux. As for an x86 machine, it really depends on what you're using it for and how much you want to spend.
