Need advice on which build to go with! Can anyone help?

[fallout3masseffect2]

Hello everyone,
For the past month I have been constantly tweaking these two builds, and I think they are finally good. I would like to run Mac OS X Snow Leopard, then use Boot Camp for Windows 7 to play games, or dual boot.
I would like to be easily able to upgrade in the future, switching out video cards, adding RAM, etc.
So, the question is, my Intel build, or my AMD build?

Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month


Budget Range: ~$750


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Everyday Use (Internet, iTunes), School use


Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Preferably Newegg.com, but I'm also open to Amazon.com and Tigerdirect.com


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: None really


Overclocking: Probably not for now, this is my first build after all.


SLI or Crossfire: Not for now.


Monitor Resolution: The monitor I'm going to get says 1600 x 900


Additional Comments: What do you guys think? Here are the two builds:



INTEL BASED BUILD:

Processor: Core i5 2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz Quad-Core - $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

Motherboard: ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241&Tpk=h61m-vs

Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon 6870 HD 1GB GDDR5 (Comes with free Deus Ex: Human Revolution game coupon) - $174.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333 SDRAM - $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - $74.48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.696141

Power Supply: Rosewill 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready - $94.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.693970

Case: Rosewill Challenger ATX Gaming Mid-Tower 3 fans, 1 top, 1 front, 1 rear, option to add two on the side
(See Power Supply)

Disc Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black Sata 24X DVD Burner
(See Hard Drive)

Wireless Adapter: TP-LINK 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps - $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704053

Monitor: Acer Black 20" 5ms LED Backlight, LCD Monitor (1600 x 900) - $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009256

Speakers:Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - OEM - $16.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121013&Tpk=logitech%20s120%202.3%20watts

Total Cost: $772




AMD BASED BUILD:

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition (Comes with free Battleforge Game Coupon) 3.4 GHz Quad-Core - $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

Motherboard: BIOSTAR A870 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138324

Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon 6870 HD 1GB GDDR5 (Comes with free Deus Ex: Human Revolution game coupon) - $174.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

RAM: G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 SDRAM - $48.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - $74.48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.696141

Power Supply: Rosewill 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready - $94.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.693970

Case: Rosewill Challenger Black Gaming Case, ATX, 3 fans, 1 top, 1 front, 1 rear, option to add 2 in the side
(See Power Supply)

Disc Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black Sata 24X DVD Burner
(See Hard Drive)

Wireless Adapter: TP-LINK 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps - $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704053

Monitor: Acer Black 20" 5ms LED Backlight, LCD Monitor (1600 x 900) - $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009256

Speakers: Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - OEM - $16.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121013&Tpk=logitech%20s120%202.3%20watts

Total Cost: $736


So, what do you guys think I should go with? Intel, or AMD? Again, keep in mind I would like to dual boot Snow Leopard and Windows 7, or use Boot Camp, but I want a good gaming PC that I can upgrade when I need to, and preferably the build should last for a few years running games on decent to high settings.

Thank you to anyone who helps me decide.

 

[Outlander_04]

Neither .

The rosewill case is Ok , but the power supply is not known as a quality unit

The H61 mb is a very limited little puppy so that really shoots down the intel , for me . There are P67 motherboards available for $80
MSI P67S-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130576

The AMD processor is not as strong , but is easily strong enough . The problem here too is the motherboard which is about to be obsolete when AMD introduce their new Bulldozer processors . No point in the 965 when the 955 is the exact same part and costs less . Overclocking it to 965 speed and beyond is simple with a modern motherboard .

ASUS M5A97 AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

Phenom 955

2 x2 gig of 1600 MHz , 1.5 volt RAM


CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
Quality unit with a good record and $30 cheaper

Making the changes to the AMD build I have suggested my make a bigger 1080p monitor fit in your budget

Of the two cases I prefer the Antec . Its well made , has great cooling . The 300 illusion is a good deal for the added fans .