Intel Or AMD?

[Novaoblivion]

I have been an Intel fan ever since P1 and have never really given AMD a chance. However I am considering trying a AMD64 for my next upgrade. Before I make my decision thoug I have a few questions . First is AMD really faster? I have read that it is in gaming but not so much in other things. I do a lot of gaming but I also use Photoshop, Visual Studio, Maya, etc. A lot as well. Is Intel better for running my none game applications? Second should I upgrade now or later? With PCIe coming before too long (supposedly) Should I wait until then? I have heard that right now the performance diffrence between AGP 8X and PCIe are pretty small. Thanks for your help!

Edit: Also third if I do upgrade what should I go for? My current system is below and I would like a nice performance increase that will last me a while.

 

[SneakyStuff]

My honest advice? Wait. Interesting things will be comming this fall.

 

[Werty]

i also suggest you wait.. ur current rig is already suficient as of now

 

[Novaoblivion]

Alright thanks for the advice I am sure you know how it is just cant wait to build another new computer! Btw what sort of interesting things will be coming? any links you could give me? or is it stuff I have already read about here at Anand? Ty again.

 

[Adn4n]

PCI express this fall. DDR2 next spring. Your current rig is sufficient for anything you'd need right now.