Need a Good Gaming PC

[Invisipixel]

I'm looking for a gaming pc I'm leaning towards a prebuilt model because I don't have an OS. I'd like at least 4 cores which would probably limit myself to AMD but overall, the most important thing is good performance and upgradeability. I'm going to be upgrading to a Radeon R9 280X shortly so for the next few months I just need something that'll play minecraft, ARMA, and GMOD. Thanks!
P.S Would this be good?
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I know the processor is below average and so is the GPU but I'll be upgrading the processor and GPU soon enough...Thanks!

 

[Invisipixel]

and would this one be any better until I can upgrade the processor and GPU?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-intel-core-i3-6gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5836013.p?id=1219308312975&skuId=5836013

 

[filippi]

For gaming this is really bad mate. You could build yourself a fairly good gaming rig w/ $500.

 

[filippi]

and would this one be any better until I can upgrade the processor and GPU?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-intel-core-i3-6gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5836013.p?id=1219308312975&skuId=5836013

This build + a $75 gpu would be a much better gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 740 1GB Video Card ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $74.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 08:29 EST-0500

 

[Rynhe]

look like it dosnt have a gpu... if you know how to build it it would be a lot better to build it by yourself (you can save up some money) otherwise you can buy that one and after you have some money buy a radeon 280 / 285/ or gtx 960
... but i3 + radeon r9 280/285/gtx 960 will be good enough for most games in medium/high settings
remember if you want 4 cores you do not need to rush, if you want future proof or a mid to high end range computer just wait a little

 

[Invisipixel]

How about this one?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-refurbished-inspiron-desktop-computer-8-gb-memory-1-tb-hard-drive/1309666522.p?id=mp1309666522&skuId=1309666522

 

[Invisipixel]

look like it dosnt have a gpu... if you know how to build it it would be a lot better to build it by yourself (you can save up some money) otherwise you can buy that one and after you have some money buy a radeon 280 / 285/ or gtx 960
... but i3 + radeon r9 280/285/gtx 960 will be good enough for most games in medium/high settings
remember if you want 4 cores you do not need to rush, if you want future proof or a mid to high end range computer just wait a little

How about this one?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-refurbished-inspiron-desktop-computer-8-gb-memory-1-tb-hard-drive/1309666522.p?id=mp1309666522&skuId=1309666522

 

[Rynhe]

How about this one?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-refurbished-inspiron-desktop-computer-8-gb-memory-1-tb-hard-drive/1309666522.p?id=mp1309666522&skuId=1309666522

no gpu included... i dont think it would be a good gaming build... might be dell but will not perform very good in gaming
do you have a budget? i can help you build one

 

[Invisipixel]

my budget is $500 but I dont have an OS. Could I just upgrade the integrated graphics(is that even possible) in the dell to a Radeon R9 280X?

 

[Rynhe]

my budget is $500 but I dont have an OS. Could I just upgrade the integrated graphics(is that even possible) in the dell to a Radeon R9 280X?

thats not possible... integrated graphic is the video you get thru the mobo/cpu the r9 280x is a third party gpu that fits in pcie x16 slots integrated graphic are connected in the back I/O in the mobo... in that case get the i5 then after you have some money buy the gpu and install it... doing so the guarantee would disapear ... (you need to open the case that avoids the guarantee)

 

[Invisipixel]

Ok thanks, it would be the best option I have right???

 

[Rynhe]

Ok thanks, it would be the best option I have right???

yeah for the price it is the best option... but if you get the i3 in a future you could upgrade to a faster i5 with the 1150 socket) getting already the i5 is cheaper but thats why i said if you build it yourself is cheaper, buying it to convert it a gaming build is a lot more expensive... you need to rebuild it from scratch in other words
is up to you the i3 if you can afford the upgrading in a future, the i5 if you will just change the psu and the gpu... but even buying the i3 or the i5 we do not know which motherboard it carries if you will upgrade eather computer you might need to upgrade also the motherboard depending what you are gonna do as you said upgradeability is a risk you will need to take

 

[Gracodana]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PVNxP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PVNxP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $524.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 09:31 EST-0500

Build this and add the gpu later when you can. The integrated graphics can run arma 15-40fps so just on the brink of playable but the other 2 games can run fine.