AMD 2800 or P4 2.6?

My last 2 computers have been AMD's and they've run great for me. I'm having trouble deciding which to get for my next PC. Here's the 2 CPU mobo combo's I'm looking at.

P4 2.6 GHZ 800MHZ FSB ($230)
ASUS P4C800 ($180)
Total = $410
-or-

Athlon XP 2800+ 333FSB($180)
A7N8X Deluxe ($105)
Total = ($300)

Both with 512MB PC3200 DDR Ram (~$100)

Gary Hendricks
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From what I've been reading XP2500+ nice overclocker. P4 2.4c also nice overclocker. Thats if you decide to OC.

Yeah, the perofrmance diference between the springdale and canterwood is very less. Buy the canterood board if u want all the added features it offers.

EDIT: i shud have replied to timberwolf1...sorry Mephis..

<b>Never Underestimate The Power Of Stupid People In Large Groups</b><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by TheMask on 07/26/03 08:09 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

Order the following at Newegg:

ASUS 865PE mb $120
2.4c PIV $175

That is only $295 for a great mb and processor. I bought this combo and, using ASUS' excellent overclocking tool in the BIOS, have my 2.4c running at 2.89ghz at only 27C idle! This is with stock cooling. Without a doubt the best buy you can get at the moment.