New Gaming PC Build; Thoughts/Suggestions?

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I've recently ordered parts for a gaming computer and wanted to get thoughts and suggestions on it. It's my first build, and I've done some homework into what I wanted, which would be gaming for me and video/photo editing for my wife. There are some modern games I'm excited to try with this, while others I'll be waiting for a bit until I can afford a single GPU, rather than the crossfire I opted for. I did it this way because I got the GPU's factory refurbished for $250, verified operational, and most of the games I enjoy have at least livable crossfire compatibility.

Xigmatek Shockwave Case
4x 120mm fans
ASRock z77 Extreme 4 LGA 1155
Intel i7 3770k
Corsair H60 Water Cooler for CPU
Crossfired 2x Sapphire 7970 HD
32GB G.Skill Ripjaws X Series, 2133 MHz
Raidmax 1000w PSU
Seagate SSHD 1TB
LG 14x BD-R

I've performed parts upgrades before, just never a raw build like this. I know the RAM is not on the approved compatibility list for the motherboard, though I've read it on the internet (so therefore it's gotta be true right? :p) and from some friends of mine working in IT that this is rarely an issue as long as the RAM falls within the "broad compatibility criteria" of the board (falls within acceptable clock speeds, pin number/size, number of sticks, total and individual memory size, etc.). With that said, I'd like to know how you think I've done for my first build, and what I could have done differently. Professional and personal experiences are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
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Honestly bronze / silver / gold / platinum and total overall wattage are both poor indicators of quality, but they do look good on the front of the box :)

Best budget performers out there
EVGA B2 and G2 series (not B1 and G1!)
Any XFX or seasonic
Rosewill Capstone series
Antec High Current Gamer series

Here's an 850w semi modular PSU that's under $100: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

And with 70a on the +12v rails it has plenty of power for your rig with room to spare :)
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I guess another aspect of this which I did not mention was cost, and seeing how much I could get for as little as possible. I've spent less than $1,000 and most things are new/factory sealed; the GPU's are the only thing refurbed. Considering the words "very poor quality," I think another PSU may be in order at some point soon then, and I'd really like to get a GTX 980, but that's more than double what I paid for what I've got now.
 
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That directly answered a problem I had not noticed, despite the 80 PLUS Gold certification the PSU received. I'll definitely be looking at something more sturdy soon.
 
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Honestly bronze / silver / gold / platinum and total overall wattage are both poor indicators of quality, but they do look good on the front of the box :)

Best budget performers out there
EVGA B2 and G2 series (not B1 and G1!)
Any XFX or seasonic
Rosewill Capstone series
Antec High Current Gamer series

Here's an 850w semi modular PSU that's under $100: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

And with 70a on the +12v rails it has plenty of power for your rig with room to spare :)
 
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I have been using that motherboard with an i5 5530P with great results at nonK-OCing. (Not sure if they still allow that). No problems. Year and half or more practically since it was introduced. I use a GTX 970 4GB and can play all FPS games at Ultra 60fps so far, but would advise a GTX 980 6 or 8GB with your muscles on that one.

However, for editing photos and movies, more of everthing is ok. Check out power supply makers at Toms chart before buying next time, you can do more for less power expended with Nvidia, but is personal pref too.

The 32GB of memory is great, with editing, but check what the processor can use, speedwise, some intel can't use above 1600 speed. I think SSDs are great choice, especially fast that big. Using certain brands like Crucial, for one, will guarentee that the memory can be added to without problems later for matching with dual channeling or quad or tri. Maybe all now can be added to without probs now.

I like Antec three hundred two case, mid-size and cheap, simple, small, heavy gauge steel. Next time.

All in all, good choices for first time, live and learn if you make mistakes, but seems overall good.

Not a lot of changes that might affect your uses, that I remember, but usually peeps use the current socket due to updates that improve performance a bit, not much, lately.
 
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