Intel costs more than AMD.
AMD is more of a budget wised computer, and Intel is more of Performance, but sometimes cost more than it should, but nothing can beat the AMDs Price/Performance ratio.
Everything has free shipping for now. So, if you're going to order. You better do it quick. These should hold you up fine for a while. Just don't have hardcore expectations out of these parts.
if you want one for a few years, its going to be more the $200 especially if its for gaming.
You pretty much have to upgrade a part or two every year just to keep up.