The AMD X2 3800 costs about $390.00 (Canadian) while I can get the Intel Pentium D 805 for under $200.00... My last Intel was a P166... Currrenly all three of my rigs are AMD powered. But it appears Intel is getting aggressive with their lowerend dual cores... P D805 - presently on sale for $149.00 (Canadian) http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17710&vpn=BX80551PE2666FN%20&manufacture=Intel AMD X2 3800 - $390.00 Canadian http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15708&vpn=ADA3800BVBOX&manufacture=AMD