New Gaming Build -Checking if Everything Is All Good-

[Techguy1]

So I have finally finished picking out my parts for my gaming pc build and I am wondering if they are all good and work together, and are good quality.

The one thing I don't have yet is a monitor and I am having trouble picking it. (Please tell me what one is best for gaming and web browsing etc.) Best quality and picture quality. Price range -Under $200-

ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174

I have picked this one out so far, Looks good. But are there any better one out there would like a 23-24 inch.
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My Build (Tell me if this part is good)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/lRYw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/lRYw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/lRYw/benchmarks/

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/m497
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/m497/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/m497/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($167.68 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1068.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
SSD/Hard Drive

Also is an SSD worth it? and if it is what SSD would you recommend for OS and maybe some programs -Under $100-
Also a hard drive as well I dont really know what one is good, so if you can help me that would be great!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Deemo13]

Do you have a regular HDD already?

I personally think SSD's are personal preference. Some people live by them, others choose not to. It will decrease boot times.

 

[Techguy1]

Do you have a regular HDD already?

I personally think SSD's are personal preference. Some people live by them, others choose not to. It will decrease boot times.

No I do not have HDD just updated my post.

EDIT- I have an old 320gb (I think) HDD from a windows xp computer that doesn't work anymore. Could I use that or no?

 

[projectlll]

personally i recommend this monitor from acer:
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VS247H-P-24-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDS0/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header
it is a 24 inch monitor, i have 3 of these monitors in a eyefinity setup, they have excellent viewing angles and colour reproduction.
Your build looks great though i heavily disagree with one choice, i would replace the 670 with the amd xfx 7970 3gb:
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=67172&vpn=FX797ATDFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1296
It is $340 after a mail in rebate and is far superior compared to a gtx 670, one draw back is it requires a little more power so i would need to replace your power supply with one that is a little more powerful, i recommend the xfx 650w core edition:
( http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=59616&vpn=P1650SNLB9&manufacture=XFX )
it will provide more stable power than the rosewill and will support all of your rig without getting very loud.

 

[Techguy1]

Is this a good monitor for gaming?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174

Or are there any better monitors out there.

 

[projectlll]

Is this a good monitor for gaming?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174

Or are there any better monitors out there.

It is a great monitor using an ips panel, the only downside is that it only has a refresh rate of 60hz, but to be fair no monitor with a refresh rate above 60hz for under $200 can be bought, finally, that monitor is 6 dollars cheaper on amazon.com (with the link i showed you.), i use it for gaming in an eyefinity setup and it works brilliantly. If you don't take my word on it read the reviews, its got 5 eggs on newegg and 4.5 stars on amazon, just read a few of the reviews before finalise anything.

 

[Techguy1]

It is a great monitor using an ips panel, the only downside is that it only has a refresh rate of 60hz, but to be fair no monitor with a refresh rate above 60hz for under $200 can be bought, finally, that monitor is 6 dollars cheaper on amazon.com (with the link i showed you.), i use it for gaming in an eyefinity setup and it works brilliantly. If you don't take my word on it read the reviews, its got 5 eggs on newegg and 4.5 stars on amazon, just read a few of the reviews before finalise anything.

With the led monitor do you find that it strains your eyes? I have heard people saying that.

 

[projectlll]

With the led monitor do you find that it strains your eyes? I have heard people saying that.

ive never experienced strain with an led monitor and neither has anybody else i know, people often say that reflective panels can strain your eyes, but this screen is matte so it doesn't concern this monitor

 

[Techguy1]

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[Deemo13]

Bumping is illegal in the forums.

 

[g-unit1111]

That looks good but I would get a stronger PSU, something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

I would not say an SSD is worth it initially, you can always add one later on.

 

[Techguy1]

That looks good but I would get a stronger PSU, something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

I would not say an SSD is worth it initially, you can always add one later on.

Yeah I now the one I picked wasnt great, thats why I asked. Thanks for finding a better one.

 

[g-unit1111]

Yeah I now the one I picked wasnt great, thats why I asked. Thanks for finding a better one.

The way I see it if the name of a product is intentionally misspelled (basic with a q? ), then it's not worth buying.

 

[Techguy1]

The way I see it if the name of a product is intentionally misspelled (basic with a q? ), then it's not worth buying.

Haha Didn't even notice that it had a q , One more thing is what kind of hardrive should I get not to sure on the prices of them but under $120 if thats possible? Also is everything set for my gaming build?

Thanks

 

[g-unit1111]

Haha Didn't even notice that it had a q , One more thing is what kind of hardrive should I get not to sure on the prices of them but under $120 if thats possible? Also is everything set for my gaming build?

Thanks

I use this HD and it works great: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

If you swap the PSU the rest of the build looks good, I say go for it.

 

[Techguy1]

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