Monitor Hunting

So I need a new monitor because mine hates me. 

Here is what I'll be doing...

- Playing games on 1280x720 (this is what my APU processor does best)

- Watching movies 

 

Here is my PC...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/S269


My budget is about $130-$150 and I need to be able to plug in some speakers that will sit atop my desk. I really need help with finding a good one i'm bad with monitors thanks guys!

 

very good moniter for the money

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-293M3-IPS-LED-23-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B009H0XQRS/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1366522873&sr=8-47&keywords=monitor

That does look pretty good. Do you know how that stacks up speaker wise? 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vEd $159 (after mail in rebate) 

LG IPS231P-BN

Would getting something with recommended resolution of 1280x720 be too bad because that is what I'll be playing my games on. I'd like a monitor that specializes in that. 

... why? higher res is always better, and a 1080p monitor can display 720p just fine. your movies will probably be in 1080. there is absolutely no reason to get a crappy monitor when a good one will fit in the price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236205