From: ray@zianet.com   
      
   On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:56:32 +0100, Wim Cossement wrote:   
      
   > Hello Gentoo-ers,   
   >   
   > After almost 6 years of labor my machine finally died! :-/   
   > But I was able to do my thing on it as an IT'er and a big part of this I   
   > have to thank to Gentoo so I'll run it as well on my new machine but I'm   
   > not sure what to get yet, perhaps someone could help?   
   >   
   > It would be a PC for sure but the biggest question is about the type of   
   > CPU I'd be using.   
   >   
   > AMD or Intel?   
      
   Yes. The main alternative would be via and quite frankly, their 'c' series   
   is not up to snuff unless you need really low power.   
      
   > How many cores?   
      
   four if you can afford it.   
      
   > 32 or 64 bit?   
      
   Yes. If you get a 64, then you have all the options.   
      
   >   
   > I have about € 1000 - 1200 to spend and I don't really need a GPU or a   
   > screen if this might help a bit.   
   >   
   > Could someone point out some pro's and con's (personal experiences?) and   
   > a few possible candiates?   
   >   
   > Thanks,   
   >   
   > Wimmy   
      
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