Want to build a streaming/gaming PC

Pooker

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I want to build a streaming/gaming PC to start streaming games on Twitch.tv. I do have a part list sort of put together if anyone can let me know what to add or if it looks good. I do need an optical drive, network adapters sound card and a cpu cooler on my list yet so any suggestions would be good. I'm looking to get this PC built by summer after I'm done with classes. Oh I also plan on putting an AverMedia liveHD gamer in it as well. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2V2UV That's the link to my parts list. Price is up to $4,000 or $4,500 at most. Right now the build is just under $3,000.
 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($288.13 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($132.95 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei Pro MLG Edition Wired Laser Mouse ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Headphones: Astro 3AS50-EAW9F-319 Headset ($299.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $4511.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-17 19:23 EST-0500)
Editted your build. Add another 780 Ti for 2-way SLI for maximum performance on 3 monitors. If you're gaming on 2 monitors your crosshair will be where the 2 monitors meet, so you need 1 or 3. As a result of adding another 780 Ti your PSU needed to be upgraded as well.
 
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Pooker

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I was thinking of doing the gaming on one monitor and then using the second for chat for my stream and putting my xsplit streaming software on that screen as well. Would I still need to do sli with that arrangement?
 
You really don't need separate LAN, Wi-Fi, or sound cards. Nice motherboards have integrated gigabit ethernet, Wi-Fi, and pretty good integrated sound cards. The Asus Maximus VI Formula has an integrated Intel I217-V 10/100/1000Mbps LAN card, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth V4.0 card, and ROG SupremeFX Formula 8 channel sound card. I doubt you need more than that...