Advice for new motherboard and RAM

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Hi!
I'm looking for some advice on which motherboard and RAM that could fit my needs, system and budget. I already ordered a new GPU, GTX 660 based on "Best GPU for the money" article and I'm considering Intel i7-3770k as my new CPU, that leaves my with RAM and MB left to choose.

System today:
CPU: Core2 Duo E6850 (considering i7-3770k)
MB: Asus Maximus Formula
RAM: Crucial DDR2 800MHz 2x2GB, CL4 rated at 2V
GPU: Asus EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M/A (ordered Asus GTX 660-DC2T)

Needs:
I mostly use my computer for gaming, games like WoW, SC2, D3, GTA and so on, althou I havn't used it for top graphics FPS games due to lack of performance I would like to have to opportunity to choose to play those games with descent graphics settings in the future As an example I get Metro Last Light and Splinter Cell Conviction with my GPU and I would like to play Dead Island Riptide and GTA V with high graphics. Also I've always been drawn towards Asus, don't know why thou...

Budget:
5000-6000 SEK ~ 760-915 USD ~ 585-700 EURO and that's including CPU, MB and RAM.

Thanks in advance!
// Patrik from Sweden
 

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Found a package deal that is just under budget that includes i7-3770K, MSI Z77A-GD65 and Crucial DDR3 BallistiX 1600Mhz DDR3 16GB, (16GB kit (4GBx4),Tactical, 1600Mhz, 1.5V, CL8-8-8-24).

But I don't know if it's any good...
 

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