I've seen quite a few MMORPG's that say "Runs great with Intel inside!" I'm not for sure if thats entirely true, a possibility is Intel pays them to say that or something to get publicity.
And I've seen Intel commercials on the TV.
I've never had an AMD break on me.
Here's an idea: Don't handle it improperly.
Desktop:
Windows XP Pro SP3 32-bit
GeForce 9800GT
3.5 GB (4 GB says BIOS, but 32 bit system :| )
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
400w Power Supply
150GB+80GB
Future ideas for upgrades: Considering getting 550w PSU and 64-bit Vista Home Premium OEM (Only $99.99 on NewEgg and free shipping :D)
Laptop:
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M
Some integrated intel graphics that sucks hard
1.25 GB RAM (Upgraded from 512 MB, was impossible to do anything on 512)
A crappy battery that lasts less than 5 minutes, considering battery purchase.
Future upgrades: Installing Vista on this after I leave middle school.