Is this PC a good build plus monitor help

[ragnin]

I'm thinking of going with this build unless there is something wrong with it I'm not seeing.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($323.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1216.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 23:20 EDT-0400

Also I'm needing a new monitor and am wondering what a good one for gaming would be. I can spend up to $300 on it.

 

[esco_sid]

save yourself some money and do this only difference between i7 and i5 is hyper threading and games dont use it and both cpus overclock to the same ghz even tho i5 starts at 3.5 i run myn at 4.6 ghz no prob

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($323.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1072.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 23:36 EDT-0400

this is my personal build ( or close to it)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1186.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 23:40 EDT-0400

 

[leeb2013]

looks good to me

 

[smorizio]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/446598/Sabertooth_Z97_Mark_II_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard?ob=1
it a better mb for 10.00 more over the a line mb. it should be covered under the 40,00 instant mb rebate.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss750am2
fully modular sesonice for less then newegg and it 750w unit.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-x850
for 10.00 more the 850w would be if you lattler wantted to sil or crossfire.

 

[ragnin]

Anyone have suggestions for a good gaming monitor for under $300?