Gaming/Livestreaming PC $900-$1100

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Approximate Purchase Date: Today is Wednesday, I would like to buy this by Monday.

Budget Range: $900-$1100 (before shipping - the lesser you can get it the better. I plan on buying an Xbox One and Halo: Master Chief collection aswell so I'll be in the hole when it comes to my bank account in a couple of months)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Streaming/Gaming at High to Ultra if possible (720p at 60fps seems to be a popular setup), Photoshop/Illustrator, Internet surfing, Netflix watching for the more lonely days...

Are you buying a monitor: No, I have the BenQ RL2455HM and that is good enough for me - for now.

Parts to Upgrade: Building from nothing :)

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 8.1 please

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere that'll be affordable and quality is fine (even a Microcenter, but don't get everything from there please).

Location: Levittown, PA - United States

Parts Preferences: Intel seems to be the better/more popular choice, so yeah... Intel.

Overclocking: No?

SLI or Crossfire: Don't know what this means.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I would like to use the Zalman Z11 Plus case ($54.99), but try to focus on better parts than a fancy case if you can't fit it in my budget. If you can't, try to find a plain case with a large side window. If the Zalman Z11 Plus does not have a good air/cooling system then don't use it (I haven't really looked into reviews of it as of now). I want a good air system (maybe an extra fan IF NEEDED?).

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My current PC is from 2008 and it's just an office computer I got from my mother's workplace :/. I want to start live streaming games in high quality. I have a headset/mic, webcam, keyboard, and mouse; all I need is the PC. Games that I am currently interested in playing:
- Counter Strike: Global Opposition
- DayZ Standalone, Arma III
- Minecraft
- Miscellaneous Indie games
- Basically any game I want to play and be able to stream in great quality

Thanks for all help. I know this might have been a LOT of information... but any gaming PC is a big purchase and a lot of thought should go into it.

Sincerely,
Nate.
 
Solution
For $1100 max try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @...
For $1100 max try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1027.48

Or swap the Corsair for the Zalman case. You can get it all from Newegg. You just pay a bit more.
 
Solution
TO STREAM YOU NEED GOOD UPLOAD!
For 480p you need 2mb upload, 720p you need 3-4mb upload and for 1080p you need around 6mb upload. Now even though this is true, the stronger the computer the lower upload speed you need and vice-versa