Here's a build about on par with a console, includes OS at $500 and allows good future upgrades:
PCPartPicker part list:
http/pcpartpicker.com/p/mj4LRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http
/pcpartpicker.com/p/mj4LRB/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.00 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $498.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-07 04:27 EDT-0400