The best kind of gaming PC is one that you configure exactly to your liking. There's a website I recommend called pcpartpicker. From here you can configure a computer with any parts you want, and the website will tell you if parts won't work with each other, so it's a lot of fun to mess around with. For your first gaming computer, you don't want to go overkill and get power you'll never use. I built my own rig from this site, and here's my configuration:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/mhBVYr
Processor: A Skylake Intel Core i3 running at 3.7GHz is more than enough for intensive multitasking and gaming performance. I can hit around 32fps on GTA 5 using high settings on 1080p, which is really good for this price point! (Intel Core i3-6100 - $110)
CPU Cooler: The "ARCTIC Alpine 11 Pro" is a must for keeping the processor cool. These coolers are highly acclaimed and are better than many of the stock coolers that come in normal PCs. (ARCTIC Alpine 11 Pro - $13)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX. This is a basic motherboard that has everything you need and nothing you don't. This motherboard doesn't support overclocking the processor, but for a first time gamer it's not necessary at all. (Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX - $50)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133. Nothing fancy, but this ram has good reviews and comes from a trusted company. Plus, it's the latest and greatest DDR4 ram! (Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 - $31)
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive. Solid state drives make all the difference in performance. Boot times can be as low as 5 seconds, game load times are dramatically reduced when compared to hard drives, and 256GB of storage is more than enough to hold 4-5 Triple-A titles and several casual games. (Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive - $73)
Graphics:EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card. These are among the best budget graphics cards out there. The GTX 750 still kicks *** on games like GTA 5 and Rocket League on medium-high settings, and has a while before it becomes obsolete! (EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card - $110)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case. The case isn't terribly important; heck, some people stick their components on a wooden board and leave it like that, but this case is cheap and comes with fans, which is perfect for a starter build, plus it has blue LEDs on the front, which is a nice touch. (Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case - $49)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply. This power supply can easily handle everything in the computer and then some. It's 80+ certified and really efficient, which makes this a top pick for a beginner. (EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply - $30)
Total Price: $462 (including tax and shipping). You have an extra $88 to spend on games and accessories for your computer. I've had this build for about 2 months and no problems at all! I hope this guide helps you and feel free to ask me any questions you may have.
I have been trying to educate myself on specs needed for a decent gaming computer. Its a little overwhelming and am asking for help in how to go about this. So far i understand I need a quad core processor, 8gigs of ram and a dedicated video card. I can not spend more than $550. I would rather find a way to pick the specs I want and have someone build it for me, but I don't know where to go. I have also checked out CybertronPC and have no problem buying one of these, but I want to make sure the video card is decent. I don't need max settings, but maybe medium to high. Any help would be appreciated.

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