I need RAM for i7-4770k and Z87 Gryphon mobo

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Hi all,

I had bought an i7-3770k ($249) from microcenter a few days ago, but returned it today and got the i7-4770k ($279) plus Asus Z87 Gryphon ($129) and the Fractal Design Define Mini case ($87).

Now, with these components, what RAM should I get? I need at least 16GB because my computer will be used for video/photo work.
I may overclock my CPU up to 4.2 or 4.3GHz, also planning to get either GTX 570 or HD 7870. Which is a better choice? Which maker of the card is the best (Gigabytes, Sapphire, MSI, etc.)?

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On the video cards, the 7870 is the best by far, I'd look to the Asus, that's what I have in my IB 3570K build, love the piped cooling design...For the DRAM, before making rash decesions, what all do you do with your rig, multi-task, any imaging, video work? Contrary to the above comments, the Gryphon can handle faster sticks quite easily
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On the video cards, the 7870 is the best by far, I'd look to the Asus, that's what I have in my IB 3570K build, love the piped cooling design...For the DRAM, before making rash decesions, what all do you do with your rig, multi-task, any imaging, video work? Contrary to the above comments, the Gryphon can handle faster sticks quite easily
 
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Thank you Jackstaylor and Tradesman.

For OC, I would never go beyond 4.2ish, so I'm pretty sure the Z87 Gryphon would handle that. For the RAM, I think I wouldn't notice any practical difference once I'm over 1600. So the 1833 is not a real limitation for the board. But I'm happy to hear that 7870 is recommended. I will go ahead and buy it, but still not sure which manufacturer is preferred (Sapphire, Gigabyte, etc.). Hopefully, someone will chime in.
PSU I'll buy the Seasonic 550 W modular gold certified unit.
 
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Yes, my rig will be used for multi-tasking. I will be doing photo editing using Nikon Capture NX2 and Photoshop, and for video editing I will be using either premier or Sony Vegas. I would like to get into gaming as well, but not too much. I won't be running the latest games at max resolution settings or anything like that.

 
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