im about to graduate on thursday and that is also when i lose my job with the school so i will have to get a new job before i can upgrade my computer. i have never really followed intel but usually hear there better overclockers. just dont have much experience overclocking yet. all i need now is the cpu, mobo, and ram. i also have a Thermaltake Big Typhoon heatsink which will come in handy while overclocking. but i think ill take the intel route when i get the money.