Gaming PC build help needed

Hey there. I'm finally getting serious about gaming and video editing, so I'm looking to build a new rig. I need some recommendations for a setup that can actually handle modern titles without breaking a sweat. My budget is sitting around 4000-$1667.

The main goal is hitting those high or very high settings with a solid FPS. I also need a CPU beefy enough to handle gameplay recording at max settings simultaneously.

I have one Intel Core i7-4770K processor available, clocked at 3.5GHz with a boost up to 4.1GHz. This is the boxed version.
I have one Crucial 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) CL11 module available.
I have one Gigabyte 970A DS3P, AM3+.
I have one LC-CC-95 CPU cooler available. It's compatible with both Intel and AMD processors and features a standard 90mm 4-pin connector.
I have one 1TB Seagate HDD available, running at 7200rpm with 32MB cache.
One single Fortron Hyper 500W power supply, featuring an 80+ rating.
I have one XFX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 3GB DDR5 available. ili EVGA GeForce GTX 970
One Zalman Z1, featuring USB 3.0 in black, equipped with two 120mm fans.
cca $1667 (+$17 It really all comes down to the graphics card. That’s going to dictate the final price, along with whatever assembly and shipping costs we end up looking at.

Would an SSD actually make a difference here? Also, is there any point in running dual GPUs, or is that just a waste of time?

To be totally honest with you, looking at what you’re trying to achieve versus what you want to spend... you're basically asking for a miracle because that budget is just way too small. $1.75It might sound a bit blunt, but it's the reality of the situation. Even with my setup—an Intel Core i7-4770K and a GTX 970—I can't consistently hit 60 FPS at 1080p on ultra settings. And honestly? My CPU and GPU alone would probably eat up your entire
budget.

Look, I get it—I know I can't build a NASA supercomputer on this budget. But I’m just trying to get as close as possible. It doesn't even need to be top-of-the-line high-end gear; I just want the best bang for my buck for what I actually need to do.

An SSD isn't strictly necessary if you're just focusing on gaming. You'd honestly be better off opting for a larger hard drive instead, especially since you'll need all that extra space if you plan on recording your gameplay.

Do you think it might be worth holding off on the purchase for a bit, just so you can build up a bigger budget and snag some even beefier components later on?

He didn't explicitly state that everything needs to hit a constant 60 fps, though. On top of that, most games nowadays offer "Very High" or "Ultra" settings along with all those extra filters and post-processing effects. When you actually look at what "High" settings require, about 99% of titles could probably run on something like an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 from $300 (assuming you aren't being stubborn about using MSAA)

Exactly what The New Guy said. At this rate, the most demanding game you'd probably actually be able to run would be GTA V.