Build a gaming pc around $1k3 to $1k7, need help!

[Khoa Tran]

I don't know much about this, but I want to a gaming pc around $1k3 to $1k7 ( not include monitor, mouse, keyboard ) that can run high graphic games like COD, BattleField,...
Thanks!

 

[matt1-0-1]

Try this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r8RbVn
TBH, you could easily save money on a system that would run COD and Battlefield on Ultra, and get the price down to ~$1000, by getting an i5, 8gb ram and a cheaper case, but within your price bracket, this is a decent build

 

[TomThePotato]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($368.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1268.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 17:32 EDT-0400

Pocket the rest. 850w for SLI later on (or now since you have the money) and some headroom.

 

[TomThePotato]

Although, if you are going to SLI, a reference card might be better.