PC Shopping

So i have a dell thats like 8 years old n lookin to get something so I can play some games.Anyone know any cheaper gaming computers?I just really wanted to spend maybe $400-500 bucks I don't want something major just something that can play majority of games good.

The big question I have is, prefab computer (HP, Dell, ect.), or do you mind getting your hands dirty and building your own?

i dont mind building my own i use to be able to but havent messed with it in like 5 years but im sure it wont b hard to figure out again

If all your really worried about is playing games, I would say take any cheap ass computer that supports PCI Express...and stick the most expensive graphics card you can get in it. As long as your pc has a gig 'o ram or more, you should be fine.