Hey fellas I know a little about computers but don't know too much about them. I do like to game but not a hard core gamer and I would like the dual core because I hate it when I lag if i'm opening up multiple apps and slows me down. But I am kinda leaning toward AMD. I just need to know what kind of hardware to get?? What kind of MOBO, I want the sata 2, 2 gigs of memory, thinking about geting the raptor hd then a regular hd for storage a good video and sound card but no need for the best ones. I'm also thinking about getting a lcd monitor that wont' ghost. Something around 19in or maybe bigger. But first I want too spend it on my new comp before I decide on a new monitor. I do have case already but i'm kinda worried it wont' be compatible with the AMD dual core. The case that I have right now is P4 ready but I guess i'll have to look at the box to make sure it suitable for AMD. Well guys hopefully some where in toms hard ware land there will be some good info that could help me out. I also hear that Intel is better for video coding than AMD, is that a problem??? I just want to have as much as info and doing a lot of research before I get a new comp that will last for a few years. And is there anything new coming out next year that will be like the new thing to have??? Any help would be great. Oh looking to spend around $1000 to $1500. Maybe more.