If you go around talking to normal ppl (aka most of the population who don't spend thier time looking at computer) and tell them about AMD CPU, you sure look like geek. Tired a couple of times myself, and most of either say what is AMD CPU or doesn't have clue at all. Also most common ppl out thier still think ghz = speed! So they end up thinking you are some wriedo nerd talking a specialized slower clocked CPU made for geek! Also most ppl actualy heard of intel from all those comp ads "featuring intel CPUs". So unless you want to look like nerd, go with the flow of 80% of the CPU market and get an intel CPU! IF DON'T BELIEVE ME ABOUT WHAT I SAID, GO AROUND AND ASK A BUNCH OF COMMON PPL YOUSELF!!! The result should be the same