My advice, for what its worth. WOW is really the only reason I have a desktop anymore, and hardware has been discussed amongst the guild regularly.
go for the i3 2100, for same reasons as above.
I run os and wow off an ssd drive, the difference is astounding.
As for the nvidia vs amd...
To be honest, I have given up. It could very well be the router/voip combination, I miss my thompson speedtouch, it was rock solid.
I should be getting either a netgear, or if I can find a newer thompson speedtouch(something with wireless n and gigbit). Although I have been reading alot about...
Hey,
I have the exact same issues with the router.
My setup is close, although I dont have a second switch. I have all ports used, one with a voip adapter. Also wireless devices.
Fortunately I have a good isp, I have blamed them continuously for the issues, and been through 4-5...