P4 is not fastest... it handels RAM better, yes - but is behind AMD in so many other places. If you build it right, a AMD XP2200 wil BLOW away a P4.. I build videoediting systems all day, so I know about cpu-power
Look at this benchmark i did...
thats a XP2000.. yes and it runs at 1,667Ghz.. and it STILL kicks Intell ass..... If you want to buy a motherfuckersystem from me.. send me a mail to kh "at" mci.dk and I'll make you a sweeeeet offer