AMD vs Intel for first time under $1000 rig.

[jospe]

I am looking for a computer that makes multitasking an ease (hence two monitors, but NOT for gaming) and an introduction desktop for P.C gaming (ps2 looks freakin amazing). I know both builds are very similar but any advice on which build is better and/or the builds can be improved would be greatly appreciated. Since this is my first build, when searching for parts I look for ease of use and installation before minor performance advantages. Lastly, which case looks better? Thanks for helping me out.
AMD:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($117.47 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Snow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($115.51 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS198D-P 19.0" Monitor ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS198D-P 19.0" Monitor ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-K6800 Wired Standard Keyboard ($17.85 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Cobra 9897005984104 Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $897.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 14:44 EDT-0400)
Intel:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.09 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FS-200RB-BLED 89.5 CFM 200mm Fan ($18.16 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS198D-P 19.0" Monitor ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS198D-P 19.0" Monitor ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-K6800 Wired Standard Keyboard ($17.85 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Cobra 9897005984104 Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $930.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 14:45 EDT-0400)

 

[jinayhvora]

a 64GB SSD is of no use, i would suggest dropping it, instead get a 1TB HDD, go with the Intel build

 

[ksham]

I vote for #2. For #1, swap out the APU for a FX-6300 as an improvement.

 

[jospe]

a 64GB SSD is of no use, i would suggest dropping it, instead get a 1TB HDD, go with the Intel build

what do mean a ssd is of no use, i can put my entire OS on it?

 

[jinayhvora]

yes u can, but nothing else will fit into it then