Need help building a new Gaming Desktop

[bashanator]

Hey guys, I am trying to build myself a new gaming desktop. I am a Digital Arts and Science major so I have to deal with a lot of graphics design, animation and all sorts of fun stuff regarding videogames. I also want to use it to play videogames so I am trying to use the top that is out so that I can create my stuff at school with no problems but also be able to play some of the latest games. My budget is about $1500 and so far the stuff I have gotten is close to $1250.
I need your help on checking if the stuff I am getting will be good and if they are compatible with each other, any suggestions on something better that I could use? Thank you so much guys

Graphics card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 04G-P4-2974-KR 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 SLI Support Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)

Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM ($87.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ($238.99 @ Newegg) I was told ASRock is also good, thoughts?

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K Devil’s Canyon Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I74790K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 ($339.99 @ Newegg)

SSD: HyperX Savage SHSS37A/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)

The rest of the stuff is a power supply of 500W and a couple other accessories. But these are the main ones im concerned about. Once again thank you for your help guys

 

[CTurbo]

The 4790k is not compatible with that motherboard.

 

[CTurbo]

I left room for accessories


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1187.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 00:42 EDT-0400

 

[Bossyfins]

^ Great build. You probably won't get an i7 6700k for a while

 

[Guest]

I have the same graphics card. Just a warning...this card gets a little hot under loads and is known for coil whine(which I havent experienced myself).

Just make sure you have a case with good ventilation and you're all set! Since your budget is pretty high, I say an i7 is a perfect way to start and you might even consider getting a 980 or a simple corsair liquid cooling setup.

 

[bashanator]

CTurbo: is the motherboard you suggested better or as good as the one I had picked? It seems to be really cheap.

 

[CTurbo]

There is no reason to get a $200+ motherboard. The one I selected is very good and has all of the main features you would need.

 

[bashanator]

My final question is, I want to buy this wireless adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704133
is that one compatible?

 

[CTurbo]

yep

 

[SamiSC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($509.99 @ B&H)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1527.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 16:44 EDT-0400

this is all you need, no rebate included so you wont be surprised with extra cash needed when checking out.

the motherboard is top tier
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2383187/motherboard-tier-list-z97-chipset.html

the power supply is also top tier, cpu cooler is very good and got you a 980 which is better than a 970 on the long run.
tried to keep it a black and red theme to make things look better. the case is good and I own one so i know its great. just need to buy some fans down the line later on.

added windows +the wireless