Need help finding the right Monitor.

SwitchWaffle

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So in these upcoming weeks I am planning on building a new computer. It will mainly be used for gaming, editing photos, and browsing the vast expanse of the Interwebs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($100.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ Micro Center)
Other: LEDwholesalers 16.4ft RGB Color Changing Kit with LED Flexible Strip, Controller with 44-button Remote and Power Supply ($32.00)
Total: $1195.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 22:34 EDT-0400

With all of my parts picked out, and the last thing I need is a monitor. I am looking for a mid-range 1080p monitor with a size of around 21"-24" that I can use on a daily basis.

Could anyone recommend a good monitor that fits these specifications?
 
Solution
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus PA248Q 24.1" Monitor ($291.23 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor ($205.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $867.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 23:38 EDT-0400

4 choices to choose from.
VS239H-P: 23", 16:9 @ 1920x1080/IPS/Landscape mode
PB238Q 23", 16:9 @ 1920x1080/IPS/Landscape and Portrait mode
VS24AH-P: 24", 16:10 @ 1920x1200/IPS/Landscape mode
PA248Q: 24", 16:10 @ 1920x1200/IPS/Landscape...

ruecklm14

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I like asus monitors, My friend has the 23 inch version and likes it a lot.http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-22-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1407899213&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+monitor im not sure if its an ips panel though.
 

lp231

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus PA248Q 24.1" Monitor ($291.23 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor ($205.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $867.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 23:38 EDT-0400

4 choices to choose from.
VS239H-P: 23", 16:9 @ 1920x1080/IPS/Landscape mode
PB238Q 23", 16:9 @ 1920x1080/IPS/Landscape and Portrait mode
VS24AH-P: 24", 16:10 @ 1920x1200/IPS/Landscape mode
PA248Q: 24", 16:10 @ 1920x1200/IPS/Landscape and Portrait mode
http://www.asus.com/us/Commercial_Monitors_Projectors/PA248Q/


Also change your power supply, use this guide to help you out
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
 
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SwitchWaffle

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm a few steps closer to having my build complete. Also I get the consensus about the power supply, I had recently just changed it from the RM650 to fit my budget a bit more. I don't plan on keeping the CX600, but posted the parts list to help justify your monitor suggestions. :)