The main thing you want to keep in mind is the GPU since it's going to be used as a gaming rig by a kid. Stick to something more modern like GTX 1050Ti or 1060 (or AMD's RX 580) and you'll be fine. You'll also want to get one that ideally has a SSD and a modern CPU as well, but you'll go beyond $500 pretty quick once you start nitpicking.
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