Exactly my point Nosboost. I mean, sure, X2 4400+ is leagues ahead of the 3700+ san diego, but if I get an X2 or a dual core opteron, it's still gonna cost me a bundle. And that means I'll be scrimpin and saving for a while. Where as, if I just stick with the 3700+ for now, by the time games start making more of a use of dual core processors, I'll easily be able to afford one, without ever having to live on a shoe string budget.
I'd rather save myself a bit of cash now, even if it means spending more in the long run. Besides, just because I'll be replacing the CPU, doesn't mean I don't know people that can't make use of the old one. Even if I just give it away to someone in the family, it still won't be a waist.