AMD CPUs have always been rare as hens teeth in Oz.

vaughan, I can't vouch for this source but there some spiel here to add to your R&D:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7591-0....sageID=2081278
referred you this because it differs slightly from the usual response to that search (although I still loath :pukeright: CNet )

AMDave