Definitely upgrading this time

[scratchy42]

After a false start last year I'm definitely upgrading now. Decided on a Zalman Z9 USB 3.0 case, but can't find what size of cooler can go in it. Going for an I5 3570K and want to overclock it as far as it goes. What would you guys recommend?

Thanks

 

[scratchy42]

Thanks guys, was initially thinking of a liquid cooler but think I'll stick to air. This is the kit I had specced out, and what about this cooler?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £169.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 840 PRO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7PD128BW) £113.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £112.99
1 x Zalman Z9 USB 3.0 Midi Tower Case - Black £54.98
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
Total : £496.04 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 

[scratchy42]

thanks, yeah sorry I meant to add the 3570k to my basket. Obviously in too much of a rush and picked the wrong one!

Been in a bit of a dilemma about the drive. Originally when I was looking last year the Samsung 830 seemed to be the one to have, that's why I chose the 840 pro in the end to get the best performance. Had been looking at Corsair Neutron GTX and OCZ Vertex 4 as well. Is there much of an issue now with different controllers? Surely everything has had time to mature so there shouldn't be the same problems now as there seemed to be with ssd's a couple of years ago?