My new (first) budget gaming PC is just about ready

[osip]

I am quite a newbie at this, it's my first build which I decided to do on Tuesday. Until then I had "basic" computer knowledge, enough to be the go to person for my parents computer questions. Well I have had a complete crash course these past couple of days, and this build has consumed a lot of time, but it has been fun.

I plan on getting back into gaming with this system, as well as home entertainment such as watching online shows and movies, surfing as well as everyday computing.

Here is what I have so far and look at doing the purchase this weekend.

CPU Phenom II X 720 BE (already purchased)

MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128398

PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

GPU: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VXL Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102868

Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

DVD: Sony Optiarc Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

RAM: This is where I am having some issues. I really am not sure what I should get. Right now I am looking at the;
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231189

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ - Retail

But to be honest I am at a complete loss on RAM

Monitor: Something else I am not really sure on, I have been looking at;
Acer X223WDbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009212

I appreciate all the help, this site has been a godsend for someone like me looking to do their first build!

 

[xaigeta]

ok for ram look at it this way to a certian extent cas latency the lower the number the faster it is so the ones ya got are pretty good but these seem to be alittle better G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK - Retail are actually faster and would preform better if i read about cas latency right anyways and i seen that exact monitor in the computer shop i work at i wasnt impressed with it the ones we normally purchase and have a good picture are these Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built-in Speakers - Retail but someone with better knowledge on hardware might be able to help better

 

[Silvune]

Out of those two I would go for the 1333Mhz set. Altho there are better sets for about $10 more.
I have determined that it is pointless trying to find a good monitor by researching online. Best to go round looking at actual monitors in shops.

 

[osip]

Thanks for the info, I was really stuck on what ram to get. Reading about latency and voltage, 1333 vs 1600 was getting bit overwhelming. I think I am going to go with the G.SKILL 1333Mhz, but would be curious to see some your suggestions.

As for the monitor, I was planning on getting them at the store, I am lucky enough to have a frys and microcenter near by so will be paying them a visit. I do have a question or two about which type.

I plan on watching movies and online TV as well, so I was leaning towards a 1920 x 1080 16:9. 22 or 23 inch. How will this affect my gaming compared to at 16:10 ratio?

Also would there be any issues with 1920 x 1080 resolution compared to a 1680 x 1050 resolution. From my reading some games might not perform to well at the higher resolution with the 5770. So if need be could I scale back the resolution, and if so would the affect the performance and quality?

 

[xaigeta]

well most games allow ya to choose the resolution and have an option for fullscreen at that resolution that ya picked from my experience i never had a problem with the frame rate like that or seen any difference in game play but as games are different it would be hard for me to tell anyways i use neoseeker.com to see the test(if there are any) for a specific hardware item