Is this a good gaming computer?

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saferyois

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Okay, so I want to get a computer for Minecraft.
https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Custom-Built-Desktop-Gaming-PC-8GB-RAM-1TB-Computer-System-Quad-Core-CPU-New-PC/516799045?goog_pla=1&gpid=137245888141&keyword=&goog_pla=1&pos=1o1&ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84rQBRDCARIsAPO8RFxuuhagqSvMmcj920TaszAhO5mM0yOmfhh1F3XXoWjTi56d7XbbAOMaAhsHEALw_wcB
I came across this computer, which seemingly has the same properties as others double its price.
Its GHZ is 3.8 which I think is good,
but the MHZ is 750, which I think is bad?
Here's what it says:
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit, Video card): APU Discrete DirectX 12 Graphics AMD Radeon R7 GCN 384 Shaders / 750 MHZ.
Would that graphics card work good with Minecraft and about 20 mods?
Please let me know.
Thank you so much.
 
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It's never a good start when the first thing you notice from a seller on a listing is a lie. That's not a discrete GPU, as the description on the site says, but the very slow integrated GPU that the APU has. The APU itself is a fairly low-end CPU as well and if you're using a ton of mods, I'd not be interested. Clockspeeds are only useful to compare parts to similar parts.

Overall, it adds up to a pretty poor gaming build. Poor CPU on a dead platform with no good upgrade path, no discrete GPU, a pre-built without Windows activated equals a bad idea. And I wouldn't put any value on a small online builder's "lifetime tech support."

If you're in search of an entry-level build you can upgrade late, something along these lines would...
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It's never a good start when the first thing you notice from a seller on a listing is a lie. That's not a discrete GPU, as the description on the site says, but the very slow integrated GPU that the APU has. The APU itself is a fairly low-end CPU as well and if you're using a ton of mods, I'd not be interested. Clockspeeds are only useful to compare parts to similar parts.

Overall, it adds up to a pretty poor gaming build. Poor CPU on a dead platform with no good upgrade path, no discrete GPU, a pre-built without Windows activated equals a bad idea. And I wouldn't put any value on a small online builder's "lifetime tech support."

If you're in search of an entry-level build you can upgrade late, something along these lines would eviscerate that listed PC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.62 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 550 2GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - Galaxy-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $403.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-08 11:43 EST-0500
 
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saferyois

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Im not really sure. I need to find a good computer under $500 that runs silky smooth with atleast 20 mods on minecraft.
I dont know what parts I need to get. Not a good computer, but an excellent one.
 
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You can get a good entry-level/value rig with an upgrade path on this budget, but more than that is a real stretch for just $500.
 
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