Hi

I chose Ivy Bridge over Haswell because I read somewhere (I can't remember where) that IvyBridge is the right way to go at the moment. I can't remember why - I am beginning to doubt that decision. I will try find that article I read.

I haven't really considered AMD at all, mainly because I never have before. I was under the impression that Intel were doing better things with their technology. Also not convinced 8 cores will ever even be made use of in a gaming pc? Correct me if I'm wrong though!