A couple of spec questions

[CFFluddyBunny]

ok I need to build a new rig for PS2. Based in the UK so looking at UK sites for bits

looking at MB + Processor + RAM - i will reuse my GTX460 for the moment and I have a Corsair 650w PSU

CPU:
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 3570K 3.40GHz Socket LGA1155 (OEM)

CPU COOLER:
Zalman CNPS7500 LED 110mm Super Flower Cooler
http://www.quietpc.com/products/lga1...olers/cnps7500

Those 2 bits seem solid

I'm considering the GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) Motherboard
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...a-z77-d3h.html

BUT I may go ASUS as I have an ASUS board atm and they seem pretty reliable so has anyone any thoughts or recommendations on ASUS vs Gigabyte ?

As for RAM I thought Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...ds1s00ceu.html

It's been a while since I last built a PC so if any advice gratefully received (please don't be afraid to mock if I've made a cockup somewhere )

[Goku]

The 3570K is a great choice.

That cooler I wouldn't go with. Get the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO instead. Easily the best budget cooler around and it cools far better then any of the lower priced units.

Motherboard wise this ASUS or Gigabyte are good choices.

Memory wise either this GEIL kit or this Corsair one. Your call if you want to spend the extra money for more MHz.

[Rbstr]

Man, I love the Zalman flower-cooler. I had one of the 90mm full-copper variety back in the day. Super quiet. I dono about relative effectiveness today, though.

Asus and Gigabyte are both fine choices.