I've tried man, they have given into the intel propaganda (not saying intel is bad, heck, i run a 3570k) and i keep on telling them that an i3 wont perform as well as another setup.
that being said, they are just like HUURR DUURRRRR, I WANT INTEL BECAUSE IT JUST WERKS.
one is coming from a mac and the other thinks xbox graphics are the greatest thing in the world.
HOrrible friends, i know.
but thanks, i really appreciate you taking your time to answer my question