"Oh gee golly, 8000 3d marks? My dual core system is the best!"
"Now hold on there little Timmy. Don't go getting your huffys in a jiffy yet! You know some people with that video card get higher than 12,000 3d marks."
"You mean, OVER NINE THOUSAND?!"
"Yes, that's right Timmy. Over nine thousand."
*Andy Griffith Show style music plays*
"You see Timmy, all those other kids are getting higher than 12,000 3d marks, because they are using a Core 2 Duo system."
"Wow Mister, Core 2 Duo? But AMD is the best for gaming! Isn't it?"
"Well you see Timmy, what's best for gaming is what's best for gaming. There's no such thing as brand security in PC Hardware! The only people that believe in one brand over another, are people with low 3d Mark scores."
"So how can I make a difference?"
"Well I'd be happy to tell you Timmy, you can start out by going to Newegg.com, and checking out their selection of Core 2 Duo processors."
"Wow Mister, these Core 2 Duo's are almost the same price as my X2 was! Are you sure they perform better? I thought Intels offered the same performance for double the cost!"
"Well you see Timmy, that might've been true in 2004, but we're in 2006 now! Core 2 Duos dominate and are expected to dominate every aspect of the market, gaming or otherwise, budget or high-end for the next 6 months to a year!"
"Gee Mister, thanks! If only I could do something about the $1,867 my parents spent on this X2 system when I had the chance. I could really use one of those Core 2 Duo thingers!" ='(
"Well Timmy, you're just in luck! There's plenty of AMD "Fan Boys" out there, that would love to buy your over-priced, under-rated, lack luster, tasteless hot running X2 rig off you, and for enough money to get your Core 2 Duo happiness started!"
"Wow thanks mister, you're the greatest!"
*Andy Griffith style music fades out*