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It would run those games OK. You might be able to build a better computer for the money, and if you build it you will be able to save some money on your next build (reuse case, PSU and storage). But it might actually end up costing a little bit more.
It's an OK computer for the price.
 
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Ok so I'm guessing that when you say "ok" it means it isn't really worth it. I'm on a really right budget because my parents don't think spending over $400 on a computer is a good idea. So I guess WoW is out of the question but if I wanted to play LoL or Dota 2 on med/high graphics is my $400 budget even realistic?
 
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That desktop has a mobile AMD A8 in it. I do not see it doing very well, except on low, @ 720p, in LoL and DOTA 2. You would be better off finding a used system with a Phenom II x4, or better. Your parents are what I would call, wrong. For quality, and for games, you have to pay a bit more. Bargain basement systems do not last as long, because their performance is already so low to begin with. Spending more, upfront, the system's useful lifespan is longer. I have had my i5 3570k for almost 3yrs now. Still have no need to upgrade it.
 
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$400 is doable, even for WoW, if you can go with a refurb/open box system from Newegg and add a GT 730 64bit GDDR5 to it. Low to good @ 1080p for WoW, LoL on high, DOTA 2 medium should be doable.

Open Box: ASUS M11AD-US017O Desktop PC Intel Core i3 4150T (3.0GHz) 4GB DDR3 1TB HDD Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220743R

ZOTAC ZT-71102-10L GeForce GT 730 1GB 64-Bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500343

Total $394.74 shipped.

 
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Systems like that are what the reference designed 750 ti are made for. no external power needed because it prolly has no 6 or 8 pin connectors and its prolly a low wattage PSU. It would need some GPU power in it to make it more of a gaming machine as it sits right now. but i do think building one like above is the best way to go. Higher quality components and better warranties doing it yourself :)
 
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Would get this GPU and this power supply, the PSUs of prebuilt systems are normally terrible.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127804&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139058&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($119.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A58M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Directron)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $348.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-19 16:53 EST-0500

This one will do quite well, IF you can build your own computer. You could drop down to 1x4 gb RAM but 2x4 would really help your performance.
 
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This is stupid. How much does the i3 cost? And the iGPU is an R7 250 at lower clock speed. It's the ultimate budget combination. It will cost you double the money for no reason.
 
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The processor I've put in that list is an 'APU'. It includes both a quad core processor and an onboard graphics chip. However, this is a really strong onboard graphics chip. It is slightly worse than an R7 250 because of It's decreased clock speed, but is much more powerful than your build. The 8 GB RAM makes the APU even better.

Your slightly better alternative would cost you a bit more:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $139.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-19 17:25 EST-0500

So instead of 348 it would cost you about 370 this way.
 
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The card you listed there is the R7 250X and is more powerful then the R7 250.

Found this for a cheaper price and just as good as a R7 250X.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127804&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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But It's not cheaper lol.

EDIT: Oh I see the 250x has mail-in rebates. Ok then.
 
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Problem with this is they would still need Windows, which is another $90-100. Since my HD 7970 is having issues, I am currently using my old GTS 450 to play WoW. It is doing 45-60fps, @ 1080p, on mostly high settings. If my old GTS 450 can handle WoW, a GT 730, like I linked earlier, will handle it just fine.
 
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