The title question says it all. I don't know that much about computers. I am thinking of buying a Dell Inspiron 530 or 531 (the difference is in the CPU? ---and a few $). "People" say the Athion chip is as good as the Intel chip---Intel just spends more on advertising--- and that's why the Intel chip costs more. Please advise. ---Please keep any discussion simple and easy to understand--- Again, I know little about computers---and less about their components. Any help would be appreciated. Jaes.