First Build - $1500 budget, looking for some advice

[N4V3S]

Hey guys, so I've been looking into building my own PC of late and after doing some research have compiled a rough build.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($317.55 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($317.55 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower New 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1405.00

My build (http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/i5c0)

Approximate Purchase Date: probably looking at around January 2013 (so there's and thing that might be price cut that is better that what I've got then suggesting that would be great)

Budget Range: $1500, i would be willing to go over a bit if it would be beneficial

System Usage from Most to Least Important: primarily gaming, though also watching videos and general web surfing

Are you buying a monitor: No (but if you have any suggestions for a good monitor they would be welcome)

Do you need to buy OS: No

Location: W.A, Australia (getting pc parts shipped to australia is a bit of a hassle as sites like newegg and amazon don't, though i am going to the UK for a holiday and could get some parts shipped while im there)

Overclocking: Maybe, i would like the option for doing so in the future once I've done some research.

SLI or Crossfire: Yes, though if you think it would be better not to suggest an alternative.


Anyway all feedback is appreciated, i really want this PC to be able to run anything on max and any suggestions for improvements would be great.

 

[Nw333]

a 670 will have you playing BF3, Ultra, 1080p at 60FPS.

 

[Surgeking]

I agree. think of xfire as an option for future upgrades.
my suggestions for bang for your buck is the gtx 670 or radeon hd 7970 ( ghz ed)

Both ~ $400

 

[mafisometal]

Everything looks pretty good, crossfire is fine but it's more of an enthusiast or a workstation thing. if its just for gaming and web i would go with single card. like what Surgeking suggested.

 

[N4V3S]

Alright thanks for the input guys, by going with the gtx 670 or radeon hd 7970 ( ghz ed) would i be able to later on add in a second when the performance starts to dip? also with the money saved on the cards is there any recommendations for upgrades for the other components.

 

[Nw333]

Idk if the UD3h supports SLI. For SLI configurations I suggest the Asrock Extreme4.

With some saved money, you could probably get a bigger SSD.