[quote:f8e07]shucks... I've been playing just fine with an 850 and a geforce 2

Although I can't rightfully see how anyone could drop like $500 just on a processor, even if it slightly out performs an AMD. Guess I'm just not rolling in cash like you guys. and arguing is futile anyway since both chip makers are constantly making improvements and changes. one company could be ahead one quarter, and a different one the next....who knows.

It's just a matter of " when you buy" and "how much you're willing to spend". I've owned both intel and AMD based systems and have nothing against either. at this point in time, both offer more power than 99% of people really need anyway...[/quote:f8e07]

I'm from this school of thought - the MOST I use my computer for is 3D MAX - and I still only REALLY need RAM to make that program move smoothly. I've used a friends p4 and honest to god wasn't convinced I need anymore processing speed.

As far as gaming is concerned - I REALLY dont need to see the fur on the ALLIED jackets to feel fulfilled.

I think ALOT of this comes from this desire to not be left "behind" in the tech-race. As soon as a game tells me I need more processing speed to compete - then I'll upgrade. Till then, I've very comfortable not shelling out that kind of cash.