Gaming PC Under $1500

HamdahAls

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Hello, I'm looking to build my first gaming pc, I don't know much about computers so I'm in the dark on everything and I hope someone could help me with my build. I have filled out these questions regarding the computer. Lastly I hope to play on a dual monitor display with medium to high settings and I chose the case I want for my PC. Thank you in advance.

PS: I already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Case: NZXT Guardian 921RB

Approximate Purchase Date: Next Month

Budget Range: 1000-1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and some school work

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: Not really sure

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: I don't know what that is
 

SamiSC

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You will have to buy parts from amazon since you are from the UAE, Ill be getting my build soon and am from Bahrain.

when shopping on amazom, make sure you select the AmazonGlobal Eligible filter on the left side.

SLI is when you combine 2 Nvidia graphic cards together and crossfire is the same but for ATI graphic cards

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Amazon dont ship motherboards, might have to get it locally
Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM ($75 @ Amazon)
Storage SDD: Crucial MX100 256GB SATA 2.5" 7mm Internal Solid State Drive ($110 @ Amazon)
Storage HDD: Western Digital 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM ( $70 Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte R9 290 GDDR5-4GB 2xDVI/HDMI/DP OC Graphics Card GV-R929OC-4GD ($395 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case, Black 921RB-001-BL ($55 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Seasonic M12II 620 BRONZE ; SS-620GM2 80Plus Power Supply ($90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1064 + Around $150 Shipping = $1214 / leaves around $300 for motherboard
 

SamiSC

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its not bad, its the stock cooler from AMD that was bad. the gigabyte windforce isnt the best cooler but its price is good compared to the asus or sapphire ones.