Please help me decide between these two builds!

[CrypticBox]

So I'm kinda torn between these two builds. I want to be able to record most modern games (with fraps) at high/max settings in 1080p. I'll be playing games like Skyrim, Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and maybe BF3 (multiplayer) Any help or advice is much appreciated!

Purchase date: Next month some time. So chances are, I won't be able to take advantage of any current rebates, although there will probably be new ones on a couple of these parts by the time next month rolls around.

Budget range: Absolute max of 750 dollars

System use: Gaming, surfing the web, schoolwork

Buying monitor: No

Do I need OS: YES

Preferred website: Wherever I can get them cheapest, so long as it is a respectable site.

Location: US

Parts preference: none

Sli/Crossfire: no

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Additional comments: none.


Alright now here's my two builds!

Build 1:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/iAs8

Build 2:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ivw8

 

[excella1221]

I like the AMD build; though I wouldn't suggest a 32gb SSD. It's just too small.
Also, low profile RAM is the new thing.

 

[CrypticBox]

I like the AMD build; though I wouldn't suggest a 32gb SSD. It's just too small.
Also, low profile RAM is the new thing.

What would you say is a reasonably sized "entry" level ssd?

 

[TheBigTroll]

id get something like this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/iAWi

but then your build has a better video card. according to my friend, the 6870 can max out skyrim

 

[excella1221]

What would you say is a reasonably sized "entry" level ssd?

64gb should be enough if you'll only put the OS and a few select programs/games.
Otherwise, I'd get what TheBigTroll suggested, the OCZ Vertex 4. It's really nice.