And it seems like they got it right this time: Still some 20 percent slower than Intel's top of the line BUT it's also $740 dollars cheaper on average too according to current prices on NewEgg. After the second release of chips I'll build a new rig around June or so. It'll be my first full rebuild in 6 years. I'm looking forward to it. The only real questions are:

1. Go Vista or stick with XP
2. Stick with XP and wait for Windows 7 which is in Beta.
3. Go whole hog for gaming and build one rig or build a couple of mid-level jammies for the household?
4. Keep building them myself or let a mid-level boutique builder take a crack at it.

Da Worfster