AMD vs Intel build

Approximate Purchase Date: before the end of the year

Budget Range: $600 max (Australian dollars PLUS $27 shipping fee)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, po..uh internet surfing

Parts Not Required: GFX, case, monitor,etc

Preferred Website for Parts: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php

Country: Australia

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080


I need some advice on these two options:


Intel build: Intel Core i5 2500K, G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3, Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Motherboard = $419


AMD build: AMD Phenom II X4 960T Black Edition, G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 Motherboard = $339


Any changes or advice is much appreciated.