What is a Good Gaming Computer for around $500?

Q. I'm looking for a good gaming desktop computer for around $500. I would like it to be able to play BattleField 3 (can be on lowest graphics. I don't care). Please don't say build your own because I have looked into that and I don't have the patience to do so.

A. The previous poster is correct, buy a cheap computer and install a better graphics card.

For example, take this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Desktop+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/5611456.p?id=1218672937187&skuId=5611456

Then add this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131441

And you could play on medium or low settings, depending upon your monitor resolution

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What parts do i need to make a moderate gaming computer for around 500$?

Q. what parts do i need? if im going to make a computer for around 500$

any suggestions will help...

been looking on black fridays for deals but nothing good yet...

i want a gaming computer.... one good enough to play cod 6

thnks

A. If you're going to build your own that would save you money.
Just make sure you have:

1. Dual Core processor at least 2.7 Ghz
2. Motherboard that supports SLI (in case you want to add another videocard)
3. Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 / ATI HD4830 or higher (If you want to play crysis at max, better invest in HD4870 or GTX 260)
4. at least 2GB memory
5. at least 160GB SATA harddrive

All those would cost less than 400$

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