Budget Gaming PC For $1200 (CAD)

HarkyGaming

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I need a pc for 1.2k canadian w/ water cooling and lights.

I don't need it to be 4k or vr ready just needs to be capable to play games like tomb raider and gta 5 pretty good.

I would also like the theme to be red and black so please make it as visually appealing as possible.

 
Solution
Here is a very similar build in CAD (Sorry I forgot how to switch from US to CAD :) )
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VcMYwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VcMYwV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.97 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250-PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.14 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3300 Memory ($115.33 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($266.25 @ Vuugo)
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ImPrettyIrish

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Here is a good one I have been pondering on buying.
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2sKVCy
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2sKVCy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1092.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-08 17:34 EST-0500
This is in USD, you could knock the i7 down to an i5 and drop the price even more. It does have red and black finishes too :)
EDIT: I had a glitch and I fixed it.
 

ImPrettyIrish

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Here is a very similar build in CAD (Sorry I forgot how to switch from US to CAD :) )
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VcMYwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VcMYwV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.97 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250-PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.14 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3300 Memory ($115.33 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($266.25 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($123.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1220.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-08 17:37 EST-0500
 
Solution
@ImPrettyIrish, USD and the power supply doesn't have a price. :(
@OP, get this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($260.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($96.82 @ shopRBC)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($111.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($522.90 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1185.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-08 17:38 EST-0500
 
I suggest getting a great system without water cooling. Your budget isn't nearly enough to go to that extreme. Get that later when you get more cash. Its always better to addon later.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.84 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($52.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($339.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1218.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-08 17:40 EST-0500