AMD or Intel Pentium?

[Ethereal]

Hi all, im currently studying a Computer Animation course and im going to get a new computer within the next week or so and im wondering what would be best, AMD or Pentium, anyone got the AMD X2 3800+? if so how is it running for you. I will mostly be using Softimage XSI and other 3d packages. It would also be great if you could post up your system specs. thankyou