if you absolutely MUST have a new gaming pc for $250, this is all i can do, and this is after rebates.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($16.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($25.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 360 2GB Video Card ($77.99 @ Newegg) Case: Raidmax EXO ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $246.81 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-25 09:23 EDT-0400