Processors?

[asterroc]

I'm looking to buy a new PC computer, but I don't know the difference between processors - the names I've heard are Intel Pentium, Intel Core Duo, and AMD Athlon. The computer will be used for office crap, web surfing, and power gaming. I will also probably want to get a good video card.

So tell me, what do I want?

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[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Nearly all computers now ship with Vista. (I'm not planning to build it myself, but to spec it out and find what I want pre-built on Dell or NewEgg or something.) I am planning to wait until the first service pack is out, as I've heard about all sorts of hardware/software compatability issues. And if it's still crappy I'll go get XP. :-P