help me decide between amp64 and p4

i am currently deciding between p4 3ghz northwood and amd athlon 64 3200+ newcastle processors. i am hard core gamer but study architecture as well. i want to play new games and also run acad, 3ds max and photoshop like apps. from what i read amd is better with games and p4 with 3d and acad apps. i cant decide because games and architecture are both my big hobbies. please help.
currently own:
amd athlon xp 2000+
gigabite mobo
512 mb ram
gigabite radeon 9800 pro
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Wrong get the p4 3ghz northwood it rocks!!!

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all kidding aside get the intel a64 way better preformer

If I glanced at a spilt box of tooth picks on the floor, could I tell you how many are in the pile. Not a chance, But then again I don't have to buy my underware at Kmart.

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OK, enough fun! Ditto,! I would go for the Newcastle given this scenario.

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.4ghz - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - Yellowtail Merlot

You have anything to back up your Intel recommendation or are you just trolling for them again?

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Yes, you pair an A64 with an nForce3 250 chipset and you're on top automatically. Add Socket 939 and you're better still!

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