Gaming PC, $1000 - 1500, first build, Canada, Witcher 3

Pat22

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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

I think that my list is somewhat complete.

NEED: monitor, MOBO, RAM (do I need 16GB for W3?), keyboard
 
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Skylarz

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You didn't have a link

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($368.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.61 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card ($370.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.13 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($308.98 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1502.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 22:21 EST-0500

I made one for you.

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3443&game=The%20Witcher%20III it seems that i7 is a good choice if you want to play maximum and no you don't need 16gb of ram
 
Here a good gaming build for $1300 mate:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($211.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($380.64 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.14 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($179.99 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1299.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 22:19 EST-0500
 
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Vosgy

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I ending up with
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.25 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.49 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($404.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($110.07 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($158.95 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1483.55

Mainly done so you can get a second GTX970 for SLi in the future :D