Buying Gaming Computer - Please help pick

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Hello, I am looking to upgrade my current non gaming pc. I had it for a year and it ran fine, but I would like a system that could run on highest settings. Current pc link below if intrested:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/6835576.p?skuId=6835576&strId=10&strClr=true&id=1218809255253#tabbed-specifications

I am not good at building or comparing specs, due to so many variations and options of chose from. I am looking to spend from 600$ - 700$. Also, the only game I will be running is World of Warcraft (an mmorpg, no crazy system requirements). Sorry if it seems like I am asking you guys to do the work for me, but I truly cannot tell if AMD or Intel graphics would be better, etc. I have a few computers in mind, just don't know what areas of specs to prioritize. Thank you so much for looking into my post, any answer will help!

Here are the computers I'm looking at (i didn't go to newegg because of all the weird cheap brands at my price range):
- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ideacentre-k450-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/3275001.p?id=1219091559948&skuId=3275001&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=1#tab=specifications

- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155944

- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/xps-desktop-12gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/1746157.p?id=1219062510151&skuId=1746157&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=4 (this one looks really good)

- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/1822104.p?id=1219065400733&skuId=1822104&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=6

- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/1822053.p?id=1219065404328&skuId=1822053&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=10

Thanks again!
 
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APUs APUs APUs.. uhnnn so many posts about the same thing.. APUs are for general use 90% other people out there NOT for gaming.

The i5Core was a good pick but the problem with most of these are the video card is on the lower power side. For $700 and MORE there are gaming systems out there to be had, but all depends what your wanting to play, what settings you want to play at at most of all what performance are you expecting. As your not good at computers and just want one in the box, I say go with the i5 and call it even, but again depends on as I outlined.

Going forward you will need to replace the GPU by next year latest anyway, as NVidia released the 8xx series and these cards all listed are already on the low end. So depending...
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APUs APUs APUs.. uhnnn so many posts about the same thing.. APUs are for general use 90% other people out there NOT for gaming.

The i5Core was a good pick but the problem with most of these are the video card is on the lower power side. For $700 and MORE there are gaming systems out there to be had, but all depends what your wanting to play, what settings you want to play at at most of all what performance are you expecting. As your not good at computers and just want one in the box, I say go with the i5 and call it even, but again depends on as I outlined.

Going forward you will need to replace the GPU by next year latest anyway, as NVidia released the 8xx series and these cards all listed are already on the low end. So depending in 2014-2015 what you intend to play and at what settings will determine your upgrade anyway. As a base system thought the i5 would be the best one.
 
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