I agree. Without a budget to go by, and especially if you say you prefer minimum requirements, a console will be MUCH better than any rig...
You should get either PS4 or XBO, depending on what you're looking for:
- If it's all about playing games, get a PS4. You'll have access to an higher game collection and (IMO) a better hardware.
- If you're looking at something more than just computer entertainment system, get an XBO. You will get a very slightly lower game collection, mostly limited to Europe and US, with a few of the western-most-looking titles from the japanese market, but you'll also have access to other multimedia services.