Here's a build for your needs. The CPU is locked, but you can overclock the GPU. Speed up your RAM by activating the XMP profile in the BIOS. The display is 1080p 144 Hz with freesync to eliminate screen tearing.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $254.75 @ Vuugo |
| Motherboard | MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $156.04 @ shopRBC |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada |
| Storage | Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.55 @ Vuugo |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $61.94 @ Vuugo |
| Video Card | Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card | $314.00 @ Vuugo |
| Case | Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $53.98 @ DirectCanada |
| Power Supply | XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply | $101.99 @ PC Canada |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | - |
| Monitor | ViewSonic XG2401 23.6" 144Hz Monitor | $322.42 @ shopRBC |
| Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $34.99 @ Newegg Canada |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1499.65 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-11 22:11 EDT-0400 |