Please help me make my build asthetically pleasing and perfect.

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First off I'm not sure if this is the right board to post this to and I apologize if I'm on the wrong one.

Here's my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/93sRbj

Here's my monitor: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-23-ips-led-hd-monitor-silver/8767053.p?skuId=8767053&ref=06&loc=01&ksid=f938ec64-d126-4a91-a5d1-4b69c4349837&ksprof_id=8&ksaffcode=pg139658&ksdevice=c

And Finally here's my headset: http://www.astrogaming.com/headsets/A40-MIXAMP-TR.html?psids=3AS4T-AGU9N-506%2CMOD-KIT%2CA40-TAGS&pid=A40-MIXAMP-TR

I am hoping to find a desk setup that wouldn't clash with and would help the grey/silver of the pc case and monitor.
I was thinking a white desk somewhere around $200 and I would love to have suggestions for items to place on my desk to bring more life to it.
I was going to just stick to black white and grey but I feel that those three colors only would become bland very fast.
Also I have a razer mouse and keyboard and would like to know if you think setting the led's to white would also clash or make it even more of a bland setup.
I would also prefer a corner desk, with no keyboard tray or drawers along the middle of the pc.
All in all I just need suggestions for a desk and accessories along with how you would set them up as well as the setup itself being aesthetically pleasing.

Sorry if this wasn't really well typed English isn't my first language thanks for the help :)
 
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I feel like I will have my preferences but I would still take your opinion into account.
Btw it isn't a case of having a predetermined desk and trying to find the same I just want something that in your opinion fits the space grrey or my case.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($337.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($146.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($182.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1898.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-03 05:02 EDT-0400

u need to change that monitor if u want to game. it will cause screen tearing and flickering otherwise. a g sync 144hz is better but it costs more. like this https://pcpartpicker.com/product/R998TW/aoc-monitor-g2460pg
 
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Any suggestions for a gsync monitor that sort of resembles the one I've chosen? I'd prefer a grey trim and an open centered stand if that makes sense.
 
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Dude change out the Cpu cooler with this white one to match the case ,It will look much better in my opinion ,at least look at it. Its a Deepcool Gamer storm captain water cooler it has clear tubing with blue dyed water and breathing blue LEDS,and is 99.95 or you can get red dye red led one with black res and cpu block ,which could tie in with black interior of your case www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856084 and don't use those thermaltake fans ,they are expensive but they look cheap .My friends and I refer to them as a Thai discos ,There are heaps of nice fans with leds pick one color scheme and use the motherboard and graphics card to add multiple background colors sometimes less is more,I have my motherboard set for a rainbow effect ,to create interest behind a purple and green scheme on all other major components .And have another flashy profile for the strix when I want some action.And If your going to buy that monitor .You won't need a 1080 unless your future proofing. Which is silly because by the time that's getting old a whole generation of new cards will be out and cheaper it won't make any real difference in 1080p .Save some money and go for a 1070 even a 1060 will do at 1080p or buy a good monitor, Apart from that looks like great choices ,A solid good looking and very quick machine.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions but I don't supposed that there's a black light option for the cooler?
I've decided to throw out all the white in my build and go for a black and grey only setup with blacklight/bluish purple leds in my system. Also I already have this system so while I appreciate you suggesting a different video card there's not much I can do now.
 
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No quite , I was going on your other color scheme . Check out this water cooler its a Swiftech with controllable LEDs which you can set to purple. The entire reservoir glows ,you can set any color and in performance testing its consistently very high ,It is slightly more expensive at 134.95 But your getting a see through water block and full size reservoir with a Separate!!! pump.This is far superior for cooling and they typically last twice as long as combined water block pump assemblies ,I was in two minds when I bought mine but ended up buying a case with built in water cooling so ,I didn't have to fit anything and it has a 360 mil rad so the lower flow rate of the captain didn't matter .Had I not purchased the genome case ,I would have bought the Swiftech in a heart beat its unbeatable value for the quality materials and components ,finish ,performance and build quality and of course it looks dope. Here a too links one amazon to buy and one from linus tech show casing the range at CES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeHUUDh_DtY https://www.amazon.com/Swiftech-H220-X2-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/dp/B01AOCEEJG/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494101562&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Swiftech+H220+X2+AIO+CPU+Liquid+Cooling+System
 
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Dude your going to love this just found your headset on Amazon for 121.99 used I would get these and use the extra money to buy a really good monitor ,It seems a waste to build a system with all that power and then not be able to view in its full glory ,If you don't want used and I wouldn't care same warranty ,Buy a cheaper pair .You do listen for enemies but seeing them and killing them is the most important part and if your watching movies .you tube or surfing Bigger and better quality is where it is at Link https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-MixAmp-Pro-62&keywords=headsets&refinements=p_89%3AHyperX%7CSteelSeries%7CLogitech%7CPatriot%7CSennheiser%7CRazer%7CThermaltake%7CCreative%7CCreative%2BLabs%7CArmaggeddon%7CASTRO%2BGaming&th=1
 
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