Intel's Atom Vs Dual Core Vs Alternatives

[aquafin]

Intel Atom Vs ???
A Performance Balance

Hi Folks,

I am willing to assemble a new desktop computer, probably for the intensive programming apps I use on my current AMD Athlon64 3800+.
I already got a spare monitor, a 1TB HDD (yes thats 1000GB, 7200RPM, Western Digital which was not compatable with my current system, so is hidden in my locker without any use, more info google "WD10EARS"),a 1GB DDR 2 RAM(possibly getting from a friend).
Now, my preffered OS will be Linux (Red Hat), or Solaris.
I will be performing only those tasks which I perform on this current systems, so instead of comparing Atom with Core 2 Duo, which most tech sites have done, lets compare it with my old AMD processor.
Please put your views further, which core I should prefer, and if any easy alternative is available in the market. What I am considering is wraping the whole computer below Rs 6000.

[Cybertonic]

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1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
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2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
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3. What is your MAX budget?
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4. Planning to overclock?
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5. Which OS are you planning to use?
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6. How much hard drive space is needed?
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7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
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8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
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9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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10. When are you planning to buy the system?
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11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
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12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
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13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
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14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
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