Thanks for all that. As I said though, I'm keeping the drive, which has XP on it.
I do consider myself a gamer. And really that should be it's primary use!
I spoke to the fellow about the AMD processor actually and her recommended it, up to the where the Intel he suggested at that price comes. The lower cost AMD's are better than the intels. The AMD's are hotter and need mote juice and put more strain on the power supply.
I think the $40 on the intel would be a good investment. I don't want to go hunting for a site with a bunch on benchmark tests.
Do you know of any?
BTW, I do use Open Office..