First Gaming Build

Fyruxis

Honorable
Nov 4, 2013
8
0
10,510
As titled, looking to build my first gaming computer. Currently I have a parts list together, but I still need a graphics card, monitor, some expert opinions to see if what i've got so far is any good.

i5 4670 @ $219
Gigabyte H87 LGA 1150 @ $100
Corsair Vengeance Pro 2x4gb 2133Mhz @$127
EVGA 500W @ $50
Seagate 1TB SSHD @$100

Preferably, I'd like to spend around $300-$350 on a graphics card, possibly more if it is well worth it, a monitor for about $150 but I'm undecided on the type, i.e TN or IPS.

Thanks in advance.
 
Solution
Yes, do not skimp on your power supply. IMO, your Ram doesn't have to cost that much. You can get a 8gb kit for <75$.
IPS panels generally cost more than TN panels, so if you are going for a 150$ monitor, TN panels are probably the only kind at that price point.


Yeah, the GTX770 do look pretty good. A bigger psu would give me room for upgrades, I could SLI in the future.
 
Yes, do not skimp on your power supply. IMO, your Ram doesn't have to cost that much. You can get a 8gb kit for <75$.
IPS panels generally cost more than TN panels, so if you are going for a 150$ monitor, TN panels are probably the only kind at that price point.
 
Solution


I have seen cheaper ram, but I am also trying to have a black/white with blue highlight colour scheme. I was concerned about the higher clock on the ram as well.

There is this monitor. @ $170

I've heard of ghosting issues with the IPS monitors, but their colour is meant to be way better.