I'm leaning towards an AMD/Asus based DAW. I can't determine whether I should go for the dual core or not for $100 more. Or, if someone knows a better reason to stick with the P4's please let me know.
I'll be running either PTLE/Mbox2 or Cubase SX3/Firepod.
AMD picks:
1. Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1 GHz FSB (Socket 939) Dual Core, rated at 2.0GHz, L2 Cache 2x512KB = $322
2. Athlon 64 3700+ 1 GHz FSB (Socket 939), rated at 2.2GHz, L2 Cache 1MB = $233
----or even-----
2. Athlon 64 4000+ 1 GHz FSB (Socket 939), rated at 2.4GHz, L2 Cache 1MB = $334
Which would be the best pick?