First Gaming Build! ~1k... for real this time

[ADH636]

So about a month or so back you guys really helped me get a handle on this stuff. I had to wait to build until I finished moving, but I am now settled and like 10 minutes from a Microcenter!

This computer will be used to play new games and I would like to be able to connect it to a TV as well so I can play video files on the TV while I play games on my monitor. I would also like to have the capability of streaming a game I play live to a site like twitch.tv at a decent resolution.

So what do you guys think? Did I make any mistakes, or is there anywhere I can make improvements? THANKS!

CPU - Micro Center - Intel Core i5 2500K LGA 1155 Boxed Processor 179648- 179.99

CPU Cooler - NCIX US - Buy RR-B10-212P-G1 - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus Direct Touch 4 Heatpipe Heatsink AM2 AM3 LGA1366 LGA1155 LGA1156 120MM - COOLERMASTER - Great price and fast delivery- 22.99

VIDEO CARD - Newegg.com - MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity- 267.55

MOTHERBOARD - Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z68-V LX LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS - 122.55

HARD DRIVE - Micro Center - Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB 7,200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive HD502HJ - OEM 751230 - 89.99

DISK DRIVE - Newegg.com - ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - CD / DVD Burners - 19.99

CASE - Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - 68.00

MEMORY - Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9 48.99

POWER SUPPLY - Newegg.com - Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - 64.99

SPEAKERS - Micro Center - Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System 980-000058 - 19.99

[Sourtop]

Replace the hard drive with a Hitachi (only if budget is important) or Western Digital and you're good to go! The WD Caviar Black would be ideal, but hard drive prices are so high you should get whatever you can afford.

[ADH636]

I went with the Caviar Black, thanks.

So I've ordered most of my parts (ended up adding a Crucial M4 SSD 128gb, couldn't help myself).

The only things I need now are a monitor and a USB Wireless Adapter, since I don't think I'll be able to hard wire my computer.

What suggestions do you guys have for making my machine wireless? Is a USB adapter the way to go, or should I install a wireless card?

I have no idea what a good component to buy would be. At microcenter they were recommending one that cost almost $40, but I've seen them online for under $10.

It would be nice to one day be able to wirelessly stream content to a new TV, but that may be a ways off for me so maybe I don't have to worry about it yet.

Also, if you guys have any suggestions for a 23-24'' gaming monitor that would be great, thanks!

[glc]

What is the brand and model of your wireless router/access point? Have you considered powerline networking? Why can't you run Ethernet?