Yeah, the AMD performance rating system for their processors reflects speeds similar to that offered by the Pentium4. While AMD claims their performance ratings have nothing to do with Intel's Pentium - The truth is quite the opposite. That 2.08GHz XP2800 will perform roughly on par with a 2.8GHz Pentium4.


PS, read the 'edit' on my original post about the 2.6 pentium4 HT.


Looks like the Athlon64 platform just went sub-$500


Athlon64 2GHz $404

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...tion=19-103-413


Refurb motherboard $90

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...ion=13-128-200R