I know this question has probably been visited, re-visited, and visited again, but I really need an answer to it.

I'm in the market for a new PC. Ok, for high-end graphics AND text applicatins, which is more effective AND more reliable- the NEW AMD T-BIRD 1100 or the INTEL 1000? Obviously with the higher clock speed the T-bird is faster but is it just as compatible with software in comparison Intel processors?

I've read the T-BIRD wins in graphics but then again slows down in other Windows applications because these programs are not optimized for 3DNOW! Is this true??? Overall, and ignoring price, do you have any recommendations as to which is the MORE EFFECTIVE PROCESSOR to buy?

I'm am not building the unit but will instead be buying- and like any other user want the "best" processor outthere.

Can anyone help me with this??? - Thanks.