New desktop (+keyboard/mouse/monitor) for school/gaming

[Grassybat]

So, I'm looking to build a desktop for my gaming purposes as well as image processing/coding that I'll be doing related to school. I own no parts prior to building this. I'm not looking to cut corners as I will be using this rig a lot, but I don't really wish to go past $1800.

[URL]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kzcst6[/URL]

P.S. I live in the US.

[Levelog]

Here's one with a bit of budget left over. Mouse and Keyboard are really up to the individual. Also think about what speakers/headphones you may need. The monitor could be done cheaper, but I've heard it's one of the best sub-$200 IPS panels out there that's still good for gaming.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xrF6pg]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xrF6pg/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k]Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($339.99 @ Newegg)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i]Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g45gaming]MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($139.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-memory-md16384kd31600x9]PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($139.00 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1]Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($50.40 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002]MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[/url] ($369.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011049ww]Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr650rm]SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($99.97 @ OutletPC)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas12414]Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($12.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs239hp]Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor[/url] ($155.43 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1597.73
[i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i]
[i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 22:55 EDT-0400[/i]

[Original User]

I personally wouldn't get a laser mouse. I have the G400s, it's a very popular mouse for games like Counter Strike and it is very comfortable. Your keyboard is nice however.

[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104838&cm_re=optical_mouse-_-26-104-838-_-Product"]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104838&cm_re=optical_mouse-_-26-104-838-_-Product[/URL]

[Curls]

I recommend a g700

g600 is good for out of gaming stuff too

[editline]26th July 2014[/editline]

monitor just HAS to be 120hz / 1440p at that budget too

[Levelog]

I know it's not going to be a popular opinion, but I really like my Death Adder. A lot more than my old Logitech g500. It's definitely not for everyone, but it fits the way I grip my mouse absolutely perfectly, and it's not flashy at all. Also surprisingly durable (although it may not feel like it). Had it in my laptop bag back and forth for a year with no signs of damage when that's what claimed my g500.

[editline]26th July 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=J!NX;45507630]I recommend a g700

g600 is good for out of gaming stuff too

[editline]26th July 2014[/editline]

monitor just HAS to be 120hz / 1440p at that budget too[/QUOTE]

I don't entirely agree depending on OP's preferences. For some of the image based stuff, an IPS panel may benefit him far more than 120hz would. Guess it depends on his priorities.

[Grassybat]

I'm not doing color-sensitive photo editing or anything like that. I'm working with processing images and videos for things like facial recognition and whatnot.

[editline]26th July 2014[/editline]

Although I think I prefer the IPS panel for its nice colors. I'm very much a music/cool lighting person and so I'll have some sweet Audioengine A5+ speakers beside my monitor and some colored LED backsplash lighting.

[Levelog]

Up to you, but if it's not color sensitive, a monitor like [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313"]this[/URL] would be a great choice. It doesn't have bad colors by any means, but obviously is not an IPS panel. The r9 290 would be able to push out the power necessary for a nice, smooth picture at high frames.