are these some good specs for a prebuilt computer?

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are these some good specs to run recent-newer video games?

what about this computer:Lenovo - IdeaCentre Desktop / Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive. With these specs?
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Intel® Core™ i7-2600 processor
Features an 8MB cache and 3.4GHz processor speed.Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.NVIDIA GeForce GT 420 graphics
Feature up to 1GB video memory for lush images.14-in-1 media reader
Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, miniSDHC, CompactFlash and Microdrive formats.Also supports MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard mobile and Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard formats.
8 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

also is that a good deal for 1000 dollars?
 

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windows 7 home premium x64AMD FX-4100 quad coreCorsair 8GB (2x 4GB)GTX 550ti
OS
windows 7 home premium x64
CPU
AMD FX-4100 quad core
Motherboard
MSI A75MA-G55 Mobo
Memory
Corsair 8GB (2x 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
GTX 550ti
Monitor(s) Displays
1 ASUS 3D ready monitor
Screen Resolution
1080p
Hard Drives
Seagate 1TB HDD
PSU
650 watt psu
Case
CoolerMaster Haf-912 mid-tower
Personally I'd go with a cheaper CPU eg i5 2500 OR 2500k (the only difference is hyperthreading between the i5 and the i7, which doubles the number of cores virtually) and the remaining money would go into the gfx card.
I'd choose a ASUS GeForce ENGTX550 TI (or the cheapest version of Asus GTX550)
Can you modify the specs? It would be pointless to buy that High-eng CPU with a low-mid range gfx card.
edit: how about the motherboard?
 
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K12GB Kingston Hyperx 1600MHzAsus GTS 450
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Z68X-UD3-B3
Memory
12GB Kingston Hyperx 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GTS 450
PSU
500W Coolink
Other Info
Genius G-Pen F610 (PenPad)
I never had a good opinion about prebuilt computers because with the money you pay for them, you can build a much more powerful PC custom tailored for your needs. The only thing is that you need a friend to help you put all the components together if you don't know what you're doing. I have no idea where you live, but on newegg.com you can build yourself a monster gaming PC for that price.

The most important element in a gaming PC is the videocard, which needs to be damn powerful and your prebuilt configuration severely lacks one.
Keep in mind, first you get a powerful videocard, then, with the remaining money, you just build you system around that card. But don't get too low quality CPU or HDD, or your card will be bottlenecked. And 4GB of DDR3 are enough imo.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1QuadCore Intel Core i5-4440, 3100 MHzKingston HyperX Black 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Du...Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 OC WindForce 3X 2GB ...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
QuadCore Intel Core i5-4440, 3100 MHz
Motherboard
ASRock B85 Pro4
Memory
Kingston HyperX Black 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 OC WindForce 3X 2GB DDR5 256-bit
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ +VA GW2460HM 24 inch 4 ms GTG
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB
WD Black 500GB SATA III 64MB - 7200 RPM
PSU
Super Flower Golden Green SF-600P14XE(HX) 600W
Case
Zalman Z3 Plus
Browser
Palemoon
The specs in pre-built PC's are never good for gaming. Keep in mind that they do everything on the cheap to keep the price down so they can compete with the other PC's sitting on the shelf next to them. Since you already have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse...you can take that extra money and build your own, more powerful, more reliable, gaming rig.

Everything in these Pre-built PC's is low grade, mass produced, garbage. Cut out the middle man and do it yourself. Building your rig is easier than you might think, and fun.

If you need help, give us your budget range and what kind of games you want to play, and we'll help you go shopping and get it up and running.
 

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Windows 7 64 bitAMD Athlon II x3 (unlocked to a Phenom x4)4gb Patriot ViperSapphire Radeon HD 5770 (1gb)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon II x3 (unlocked to a Phenom x4)
Motherboard
ASUS M4A77D
Memory
4gb Patriot Viper
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 (1gb)
Sound Card
On board with cheap 5.1 speakers, lol
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VH198 21"
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
250 gb Western Digital
500 gb Samsung
PSU
Thermaltake 500w
Case
Gigabyte Triton 180
Cooling
Thermaltake TR2-R1 for CPU, 120mm stock case fans
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
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