There are other ways to get a wired connection from powerline networking to relocating the router. Gamers complain all the time on WiFi.
2. 1080 is now a sweet spot. Fine.
3. No, it's not overkill.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z97 PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (already had a unused copy)
Wifi Card: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor (already have)
Keyboard: Perixx PX-1100 (already have)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Recon
1. Extra info: The wifi card is strongly NEEDED! as it is impossible to connect to my router as it is a floor difference.
2. (Playing resolution will be 1920x1080p)
3. I know its a bit overkill but I want to be able to max out games for a while

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