final gaming/video editing build

jmp5832

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Hello all, I posted recently for some insight and took it all into consideration. So here is the final build, of which for certain parts I'm still open to ideas if there are "better" options

CPU: i7 4770k (can't change this, getting it for 120 brand new)
CPU cooler: CM hyper 212 EVO
Mobo: ASRock z97 extreme 4 - as per the recent toms hardware study. it's 15 dollars cheaper and seems to run more efficiently, albeit with less bells and whistles
RAM: Corsair vengeance 8GB ddr 3 1600mhz
GPU: MSI gtx 760 4gb (got it for 230 after rebate which was cheaper than any 2gb model)
PSU: Evga nex750G (80 plus gold)
SSD: Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB
Case: CM storm stryker - I know it's pricey but to be honest, I just really like it :p

Two questions I have are;
1.) when I do decide to SLI the 760's, will I need a higher voltage PSU? my guess is no but I want to be sure and;
2.) Since VRAM is not additive, can a 2gb 760 SLI just as well with a 4gb 760?
 
''1.) when I do decide to SLI the 760's, will I need a higher voltage PSU? my guess is no but I want to be sure and''
you will need a minimum of 500W psu when you ll be in sli config...so 750W psu just perfect

''2.) Since VRAM is not additive, can a 2gb 760 SLI just as well with a 4gb 760?''
in SLI config , only the lowest GDDR5 memory will be take in consideration...so 2GDDR5 ; but if you have two 4GDDR5
in SLI you will have 4GDDR5 config ........always better to have the same gpu (same memory , same family gpu ) in SLI