Choosing Prebuilt - Advice needed

[aaizHERE]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to join the PC gaming community and need a prebuilt gaming PC. I live in the UAE, and it's quite challenging to find a budget gaming PC here. My budget is about 1,800 AED, which is approximately 490 USD. I want to play some medium-level games, like Fortnite and Valorant.

I have a few options in mind:

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORKSTATION-DESKTOP-EMPEROR/dp/B0DK99LNKD/ref=sr_1_5?tag=georiot-ae-default-21&crid=A962SJCTT2H4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2nlpdGKY-VS32iv-cu4V4exwIrRo_D-iFAOrbUH2iMGehWXXqHGmeMBs9Z0V1jmaH-4yXHRFbVmt4957szLAvfAKxqj4yWX_NvaFlTvElgVk7CQC-dPhoWmG15EJEP-OWGX61SItMjIMGDn885h2jg_mxhmmaPlk-8abIBxdtaYTg9Sbw25B8fRrmCdjIGYXCme_Wdw_gnzfGaQv5G4YK_SfVa5yzbQ1iWEGVmAk1x8dArDSJ6dWA2gFZQCbRrm0t1bjoKr8N_jjMyO3bG7OG-_zI2BMEfm2xkV_VcovQXM.lNvVzHWuWFVysCTlRUmVPjFX6QnkPaeYDf2QyATQ9Nc&dib_tag=se&keywords=gaming+pc&qid=1733216386&refinements=p_36%3A120000-195000%2Cp_n_feature_sixteen_browse-bin%3A15314783031&rnid=12065023031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+p%2Caps%2C400&sr=1-5&ascs

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORKSTATION-PC-Windows/dp/B0DHXXV4Z7/ref=sr_1_7?tag=georiot-ae-default-21&crid=2B3JLXN56KGW2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DdJeVyICj0zCHz4xRhTAN6PKYsF2llrWGO4WkXe-qCSX2pp8lbfpIQGy2Ktm7xSaG-oSCN2pMDRmffDHzlunnAeJtk0IKb85pWyoorMq78-rh0k22LwHAmBBt_kVtRKMC0PEJk1QXirBXrpyXk7ht9BhH6jF7WIppRFKFiA4BHpajFVYS58AfagB1w1wJ6kRtoQKEEWVo-EOMJ3UhtooJDctqLDOuLBEvlRn7jLCBv5cqL4iN_ZHE22AYr5q_0lRsuDryeIoSBIQQU00XycPX4HvKb-74WktcsSTsPy3NF0.LFLCstWibMtmqOa5pZYOP1LCANyjApL8-TLIWFOGEMI&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget%20pc&qid=1733169172&sprefix=budget%20pc,aps,200&sr=8-7&th=1&ascsubtag=tomshardware-ae-1194385211666916565-21&geniuslink=true

If anyone can help, I also need a monitor to pair with the PC. Thank you!

 

[jak_2456]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to join the PC gaming community and need a prebuilt gaming PC. I live in the UAE, and it's quite challenging to find a budget gaming PC here. My budget is about 1,800 AED, which is approximately 490 USD. I want to play some medium-level games, like Fortnite and Valorant.

I have a few options in mind:

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORKSTATION-DESKTOP-EMPEROR/dp/B0DK99LNKD/ref=sr_1_5?tag=georiot-ae-default-21&crid=A962SJCTT2H4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2nlpdGKY-VS32iv-cu4V4exwIrRo_D-iFAOrbUH2iMGehWXXqHGmeMBs9Z0V1jmaH-4yXHRFbVmt4957szLAvfAKxqj4yWX_NvaFlTvElgVk7CQC-dPhoWmG15EJEP-OWGX61SItMjIMGDn885h2jg_mxhmmaPlk-8abIBxdtaYTg9Sbw25B8fRrmCdjIGYXCme_Wdw_gnzfGaQv5G4YK_SfVa5yzbQ1iWEGVmAk1x8dArDSJ6dWA2gFZQCbRrm0t1bjoKr8N_jjMyO3bG7OG-_zI2BMEfm2xkV_VcovQXM.lNvVzHWuWFVysCTlRUmVPjFX6QnkPaeYDf2QyATQ9Nc&dib_tag=se&keywords=gaming+pc&qid=1733216386&refinements=p_36%3A120000-195000%2Cp_n_feature_sixteen_browse-bin%3A15314783031&rnid=12065023031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+p%2Caps%2C400&sr=1-5&ascs

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORKSTATION-PC-Windows/dp/B0DHXXV4Z7/ref=sr_1_7?tag=georiot-ae-default-21&crid=2B3JLXN56KGW2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DdJeVyICj0zCHz4xRhTAN6PKYsF2llrWGO4WkXe-qCSX2pp8lbfpIQGy2Ktm7xSaG-oSCN2pMDRmffDHzlunnAeJtk0IKb85pWyoorMq78-rh0k22LwHAmBBt_kVtRKMC0PEJk1QXirBXrpyXk7ht9BhH6jF7WIppRFKFiA4BHpajFVYS58AfagB1w1wJ6kRtoQKEEWVo-EOMJ3UhtooJDctqLDOuLBEvlRn7jLCBv5cqL4iN_ZHE22AYr5q_0lRsuDryeIoSBIQQU00XycPX4HvKb-74WktcsSTsPy3NF0.LFLCstWibMtmqOa5pZYOP1LCANyjApL8-TLIWFOGEMI&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget%20pc&qid=1733169172&sprefix=budget%20pc,aps,200&sr=8-7&th=1&ascsubtag=tomshardware-ae-1194385211666916565-21&geniuslink=true

If anyone can help, I also need a monitor to pair with the PC. Thank you!

If I had to choose between the two, I'd definitely go with the second option with the 9400f and GTX 1660 Ti. Regarding monitors, I would like to know how much you're willing to spend. Definitely buy a 1080p monitor because this PC won't be able to run more than that.

 

[aaizHERE]

for the monitor, i was thinking this:

https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B0CC6LFK9L/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A5C64AVN2GKCY&psc=1

also, i was thinking of this pc instead:

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORKSTATION-DESKTOP-COMPUTERS/dp/B0D96M3S3N/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1IXAXN0EE96WG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ae-zv1ke5eImobIzsGQ2kxTBCdj8jE3J1GUi-iwA2yAeuxwxJLrh7Dmj2cmRHnCdAjCtbz-_49_V4v5eyn2ko-hM5v_TtkgKVtuHCJvAf7AX2j3_axNl1suD6-rc5VtKu7QCib6UTjzCuXkh3AEnZ3oYmholpNeSnb6vZ9_PrR_TuqA8fMoFkHFXCP202-lyeOOQjl1w77Xn6W0x9kH-VVAhk7p1671dcmrDlEn5NDC3FTfzX-6AHRv7TOOrCgPwaLR1gHaRaz2kvhZW69D-mUNmATNqF00Nk-gmWD7wkrw.wrupSP1uJBPfyiowuOHYSLl1X8kkU9aGE6kvpWL1fd8&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget%2Bpc%2Bi7&qid=1733243427&sprefix=budget%2Bpc%2Bi7%2Caps%2C410&sr=8-8&th=1

this is nice as well:

https://www.amazon.ae/BUDGET-GAMING-WORK-PC-i7-7700/dp/B0DCZ6T2B6/ref=sr_1_19?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ae-zv1ke5eImobIzsGQ2kxTBCdj8jE3J1GUi-iwA2yAeuxwxJLrh7Dmj2cmRHnCdAjCtbz-_49_V4v5eyn2ko-hM5v_TtkgKVtuHCJvAf7AX2j3_axNl1suD6-rc5VtKu7QCib6UTjzCuXkh3AEnZ3oYmholpNeSnb6vZ9_PrR_TuqA8fMoFkHFXCP202-lyeOOQjl1w77Xn6W0x9kH-VVAhk7p1671dcmrDlEn5NDC3FTfzX-6AHRv7TOOrCgPwaLR1gHaRaz2kvhZW69D-mUNmATNqF00Nk-gmWD7wkrw.wrupSP1uJBPfyiowuOHYSLl1X8kkU9aGE6kvpWL1fd8&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget+pc+i7&qid=1733243845&sr=8-19

to all professionals out there, I need help out of these options for the best one!!!

for the monitor, i was thinking this:

https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B0CC6LFK9L/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A5C64AVN2GKCY&psc=1

this is the monitor. i have other peripherals

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.amazon.ae/GAMEON-GOES24FHD120IPS-Response-Speakers-Exclusive/dp/B0DJ9F12HZ/

https://www.amazon.ae/KTC-1920x1080p-Freesync-Compatible-HDMI2-0DP1-4Headphone/dp/B0D9BMVXKB/

 

[aaizHERE]

Thanks, ill take the second one.

 

[lilhasselhoffer]

So...two options using the 6700, one using a 7700, and one using a 9400F. If I'm going to be frank, buying a 10 year old processor (2015 was when the 6700 was released) is out of the question for anything. The budget is painful...so why not buy a refurbished business machine and install a semi-ancient GPU? There's always a premium to stuff with the "gaming" label. For instance, and it is slightly out of your budget, this decently new 10700 based system, and a seven year old 590 GPU.

I can't sugar coat this and say any of these systems will be able to do a lot of anything. The budget you are putting forward is one where a console might give you more bang for your unit of currency than a pre-built system...and it'd be hard to even build a modern APU based system assuming that you are willing to build it. That said...buying a piece of technology that's had at least 8 years of usage for the price you're willing to spend really feels like throwing money away. Is there any game that you want that you couldn't play on a console? This might be heretical on a computer forum, but I view the issue as gaming first and computer secondary...because what you're actually seeking is fun and not a computer. As such, maybe it's not worth it to invest in pretty ancient tech.

 

[AleXXX666]

my 2 cents:

well, 9400F is OKayish, but... 6 cores without HT on low clocks... pain in the back.
also, 1660s was good back days, but now DLSS helps A LOT... so 3050 (8 gb version only!!!) is a perfect Nvidia starter's choice.

https://www.amazon.ae/2FR-Starter-i7-8700-Windows-Warranty/dp/B0BSLRJPMN/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U5WUsv9yRWl7X0MD49klfJUehn3nA0fg2W0XHMP2bE2VR0fagxAbyhLS18yEBUeSyDIg8FbFXFRVM__V28_rHFfQrnS7tgEFpMCyUmVujMQ0Y7ZY4Ceut3NwFBwyZKcSxHfx6g51iJFRi7mAzCZAJKd4RmSCAw0YJcOlvOHwQHm76Z7aEsE_N7zg6-WJCFP9ylyG4LXoSVAfNvxfs1Xm4WAPsggHpdPFOgvAtgcM7I_LdTm9gz2vH1tw930VHk3Z8RE9bAI6pSDcxOu7JTYMzzaka9DeaYdfNecf3irf64s.hGNnNE4tTxNN1K8D0xUt56bA46EC28jMzXumIwrrWSE&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget%2Bpc&qid=1733301342&refinements=p_n_feature_sixteen_browse-bin%3A15314783031%7C15314785031%2Cp_n_feature_twenty-two_browse-bin%3A27399112031%2Cp_n_feature_thirty-four_browse-bin%3A49894944031%7C49894946031%7C49894948031%7C49894950031%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A27355724031%2Cp_n_feature_twelve_browse-bin%3A15314780031&rnid=49894942031&s=computers&sr=1-1&th=1

i7-8700 + RTX 3050. My choice, the lowest DECENT option I could find there...

 

[aaizHERE]

my 2 cents:

well, 9400F is OKayish, but... 6 cores without HT on low clocks... pain in the back.
also, 1660s was good back days, but now DLSS helps A LOT... so 3050 (8 gb version only!!!) is a perfect Nvidia starter's choice.

https://www.amazon.ae/2FR-Starter-i7-8700-Windows-Warranty/dp/B0BSLRJPMN/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U5WUsv9yRWl7X0MD49klfJUehn3nA0fg2W0XHMP2bE2VR0fagxAbyhLS18yEBUeSyDIg8FbFXFRVM__V28_rHFfQrnS7tgEFpMCyUmVujMQ0Y7ZY4Ceut3NwFBwyZKcSxHfx6g51iJFRi7mAzCZAJKd4RmSCAw0YJcOlvOHwQHm76Z7aEsE_N7zg6-WJCFP9ylyG4LXoSVAfNvxfs1Xm4WAPsggHpdPFOgvAtgcM7I_LdTm9gz2vH1tw930VHk3Z8RE9bAI6pSDcxOu7JTYMzzaka9DeaYdfNecf3irf64s.hGNnNE4tTxNN1K8D0xUt56bA46EC28jMzXumIwrrWSE&dib_tag=se&keywords=budget%2Bpc&qid=1733301342&refinements=p_n_feature_sixteen_browse-bin%3A15314783031%7C15314785031%2Cp_n_feature_twenty-two_browse-bin%3A27399112031%2Cp_n_feature_thirty-four_browse-bin%3A49894944031%7C49894946031%7C49894948031%7C49894950031%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A27355724031%2Cp_n_feature_twelve_browse-bin%3A15314780031&rnid=49894942031&s=computers&sr=1-1&th=1

i7-8700 + RTX 3050. My choice, the lowest DECENT option I could find there...

That's a little too out of my budget.

 

[aaizHERE]

So...two options using the 6700, one using a 7700, and one using a 9400F. If I'm going to be frank, buying a 10 year old processor (2015 was when the 6700 was released) is out of the question for anything. The budget is painful...so why not buy a refurbished business machine and install a semi-ancient GPU? There's always a premium to stuff with the "gaming" label. For instance, and it is slightly out of your budget, this decently new 10700 based system, and a seven year old 590 GPU.

I can't sugar coat this and say any of these systems will be able to do a lot of anything. The budget you are putting forward is one where a console might give you more bang for your unit of currency than a pre-built system...and it'd be hard to even build a modern APU based system assuming that you are willing to build it. That said...buying a piece of technology that's had at least 8 years of usage for the price you're willing to spend really feels like throwing money away. Is there any game that you want that you couldn't play on a console? This might be heretical on a computer forum, but I view the issue as gaming first and computer secondary...because what you're actually seeking is fun and not a computer. As such, maybe it's not worth it to invest in pretty ancient tech.

Could you help me find a powerful yet affordable mini PC as an alternative to a traditional gaming PC? I'm not a fan of laptops, but I'm open to mini PCs. I was recently interested in the Beelink SER6, but the prices on Amazon.ae have become quite high. I would greatly appreciate it if you could suggest a suitable option for my needs!

 

[Chrispy_]

One option if prebuilts are hard to find in the UAE is to grab an ex-lease / refurbished workstation from Dell/HP/Lenovo and pop a new graphics card into it.

There are plenty of videos and guides all over the web on the topic, but the only real caveats are that some of them use proprietary power supplies and motherboards so if you find a good deal on one with such a caveat, then make sure it's powerful enough to accept your intended graphics card.

 

[jak_2456]

One option if prebuilts are hard to find in the UAE is to grab an ex-lease / refurbished workstation from Dell/HP/Lenovo and pop a new graphics card into it.

There are plenty of videos and guides all over the web on the topic, but the only real caveats are that some of them use proprietary power supplies and motherboards so if you find a good deal on one with such a caveat, then make sure it's powerful enough to accept your intended graphics card.

That might be the best option. I did that for a friend who needed a low-cost computer by purchasing a Lenovo ThinkStation P310 and throwing a GTX 1070 in it. The whole computer cost less than $200 to put together. However, upgradeability will be quite limited due to the proprietary components. The PCs mentioned previously at least use standard components as far as I know. The one with the 9400F would be the one I'd pick because that platform can go up to a 9900K (theoretically, not sure about the motherboard).

 

[DirtyDingusMcgee]

How about something like this?

https://pcserverandparts.com/lenovo...2gb-ram-1tb-nvme-quadro-p4000-windows-11-pro/

it beats the crap out of the rest of this stuff. They ship worldwide too.

It's seems like less sacrifice than the others....and at least you kinda know what you are getting into parts wise.

$499.00.....plus whatever the shipping. it's worth talking to them.

 

[aaizHERE]

Honestly, it's hard to choose between the two. For now, I'm opting for the UM773 Lite.

I'm in the process of selecting a new monitor and would appreciate some assistance in making the right choice. As of now, I have narrowed it down to two options. However, my budget is quite limited, sitting at around $90, which is approximately 360 dirhams. I'm looking for a monitor that offers the best value for my money within this price range.i have a few options, but recommendations would be appreciated!
option1 :

https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B0DJ9F12HZ/ref=ewc_pr_img_4?smid=A2KKU8J8O8784X&th=1

23.8 inch, IPS, 0.5ms response time, 165hz refresh rate, seems right.

option2 :

https://www.amazon.ae/MSI-PRO-MP223-Adaptive-Synch-Mountable/dp/B0CTSHK7H7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6E1LDS6JXH99&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vD30rHdzTAqJm8rXdVA15X4GQ1hqOIBC9bkhVF94sLvcoCjrjfQ773JcjCi3fEcgEb9ep4XNUQNeuaGXU3mMuAW44Hrd8ks2ElkuaYJOnm5au81S1n5g1W4_hrTm1no0dhv4GGeBh7amPEvLUj4F4IUXbUSoFCHwRES-CW0EF5KUUpkuvi4d2jg26NHERN2Qve6G0RgoDQ92Swevs0PdOO431Fk7Auu20X2oRBTLrGL3fOaLzW7a3E0ot6AYVXRVtIP3e4Vna_yDb7wW0c9iN7RMsbIY2HgFvk6uoYyBUUs.hoHJhW-qb709cPyJXYwvamsC-tihHLSJiiHO9vzdMiM&dib_tag=se&keywords=msi%2Bpro%2Bmonitor&qid=1733323093&sprefix=msi%2Bpro%2Bmonito%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-1&th=1

100hz, reliable company (seems so) and 1 ms refresh rate, IPS. seems good too.

 

[jak_2456]

Honestly, it's hard to choose between the two. For now, I'm opting for the UM773 Lite.

I'm in the process of selecting a new monitor and would appreciate some assistance in making the right choice. As of now, I have narrowed it down to two options. However, my budget is quite limited, sitting at around $90, which is approximately 360 dirhams. I'm looking for a monitor that offers the best value for my money within this price range.i have a few options, but recommendations would be appreciated!
option1 :

https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B0DJ9F12HZ/ref=ewc_pr_img_4?smid=A2KKU8J8O8784X&th=1

23.8 inch, IPS, 0.5ms response time, 165hz refresh rate, seems right.

option2 :

https://www.amazon.ae/MSI-PRO-MP223-Adaptive-Synch-Mountable/dp/B0CTSHK7H7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6E1LDS6JXH99&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vD30rHdzTAqJm8rXdVA15X4GQ1hqOIBC9bkhVF94sLvcoCjrjfQ773JcjCi3fEcgEb9ep4XNUQNeuaGXU3mMuAW44Hrd8ks2ElkuaYJOnm5au81S1n5g1W4_hrTm1no0dhv4GGeBh7amPEvLUj4F4IUXbUSoFCHwRES-CW0EF5KUUpkuvi4d2jg26NHERN2Qve6G0RgoDQ92Swevs0PdOO431Fk7Auu20X2oRBTLrGL3fOaLzW7a3E0ot6AYVXRVtIP3e4Vna_yDb7wW0c9iN7RMsbIY2HgFvk6uoYyBUUs.hoHJhW-qb709cPyJXYwvamsC-tihHLSJiiHO9vzdMiM&dib_tag=se&keywords=msi%2Bpro%2Bmonitor&qid=1733323093&sprefix=msi%2Bpro%2Bmonito%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-1&th=1

100hz, reliable company (seems so) and 1 ms refresh rate, IPS. seems good too.

First one seems better. It has a higher refresh rate which you'll appreciate considering you mainly play esports games from what I gather, and it's physically larger.

 

[aaizHERE]

The problem is that I’m uncertain whether that option is a good choice for me. The reviews I’ve come across suggest that it isn’t very reliable, especially for that particular size. Additionally, based on public experience, I don't trust that brand. Given these factors, should I play it safe and opt for a more established option? After all, it seems like the MSI monitor has a good reputation and is generally considered a solid choice. any thoughts on this?

also, since the MSI is with a VA panel, I'm thinking this one instead:

https://www.amazon.ae/LG-24MR400-B-FullHD-Monitor-FreeSync/dp/B0CDVTBWQ8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=34JRGT8DJOFH3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LKqoJd1fPEON7MF9zcnU4EclYif9lH6RJ2u2CVOya6gRMvDU3fHDRe8013VjhTb2W5utKnVYzSmvxmZmBZPYlg2EdoNwnIXobOjgYaFb_VI0urraEqlfp7d4hzbRND26AqAwXvhYwssv5D65TERVbGn81q-YdK4zj5Ue-Q3mtMFPF7nwKEqWwk-rTXG_TW8ct0RCBEla5P49_wKy7GuNtJjm5QN6_FA4_9PA2RVsbuTG6T6JtMBiA0xcQiuiHY68p_ccl4g19JI0m8ROeNc1G_w8ZIbk_yZn_IZu_iSMRjM.77-DXEUue0kBA7LAI2sxAAn4o1iDoxFlqBYRnO518sA&dib_tag=se&keywords=IPS+monitor+with+100+hz+refresh+rate&qid=1733331277&sprefix=ips+monitor+with+100+hz+refresh+rat%2Caps%2C393&sr=8-4