If the choice is just those two computers , here is how I see it : Intel cpu i5 is slightly better but hard drive and video card is better in AMD computer . If you want to play without upgrades for now , take the AMD , if you want to upgrade in the future take the Intel . Either Cpu will be good for a number of years . The Intel computer will use a lot less power than the AMD computer if that is a concern . Both computers are close with the AMD slightly better but a little more expensive . In the end I would take the Intel because it is cheaper and uses less power and the average user would not notice the difference in any games . And like others have said change the low power hard drive @ 5900 rpm to a hard drive @7200 rpm for better gaming .