AMD + Mobo = ~$50 more than the E6300 + Mobo
Downgrade from x1950 to a 7900GS and pay around $10 more in total but for a CPU that will last alot longer than the AMD.
I had a AMD 4200+, switching to E6300 was hell of a gain, though i dont play PC games alot since i just got myself a PS3 🙂