gentlemen, i dont want us to get into discussing specifics like that our this will become a 30 page long computer hardware thread.
might i suggest those who are wanting to get into discussing specifics like that, look to a forum better suited for computer hardware and component questions?
i am a member at this sight
http://forums.techpowerup.com/index.php
it is adware free and very very helpfull in quickly answering specific computer questions but you will need to register there to post.
i would caution that it does have quite a few "punks with superiority attitudes" so dont let them bug you and
they are also split into the preverbial intel/nvidia vs amd/ati camps so take any comment about which brand is best preferences with a grain of salt.