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IceTrigger · Feb 27, 2014

hi Sirs,

I would like to seek for an expert advice below

Hi sirs I hope to seek for your expert opinion on this build

Purpose (to have a smooth experience in the following softwares/applications)

DOTA 2 (i am hoping to play DOTA 2 in smooth and high settings)
Diablo 3
Web Surfing
Microsoft Applications
Adobe Photoshop

Rig

CPU: Intel i5-4570 3.20ghz 6mb
HDD: Seagate 500gb 7200rpm
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H
RAM: Corsair 8gb DDR3 1600 CMV8GX3
GPU: VGA INNO3D GTX660 2GB GDDR5 192bit
PSU: Thermaltake 730W Smart SE SPS-730MPCBUS (will this PSU be enough for the GTX 660)?

additional inquiry

I am also planning to buy the following:

1. Windows 8.1 OS - will it run DOTA 2 and Diablo 3 in this OS without any crashes etc?

2. i will also be buying UPS any specific UPS you can recommend on the build above?

I will appreciate your opinion , thanks a lot in advance

RobCrezz · Feb 27, 2014

Looks good, you should be fine.

I would recommend a SSD for general system speed.

UPS is based on your requirements. Do you need to use the pc for a long time while power is out? or just for protection against spikes, surges and brief power cuts?

IceTrigger · Feb 27, 2014

Hi Sir RobCrezz the UPS is solely for power breakdown/cuts

i need to know a right UPS for that kind of use sir

I heard that there are UPS that causes malfunction on the GPU? is this true?

any recommendation sir? a UPS with a good specification that can cater to my rig?

RobCrezz · Feb 27, 2014

Not heard of a UPS causing GPU issues. unless its underspecced.

Something like this should be fine:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-BE700G-UK-Interface-Power-Saving-Back-UPS/dp/B002RXED6A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H871H86GYE14P28CH0B

IceTrigger · Feb 27, 2014

Thanks a lot sir Robcrezz

lastly, do you think the build I have will do me good in my specific usage? I will be able to play DOTA 2 and Diablo 3 smoothly?

BuzzKenway · Feb 27, 2014

IceTrigger :

yea Dota 2 will run on ulra for sure !

RobCrezz · Feb 27, 2014

IceTrigger :

Yeah it will play dota 2 and Diablo 3 with ease!

PS, you could change your PSU for a 500w with higher efficiency if you wanted, like 80 plus silver or gold, you dont need 730w.

IceTrigger · Feb 27, 2014

thanks a lot for the quick reponse sirs

with regards to the PSU

is the 730w too much for the gtx 660? you mean i need to just get a more affordable PSU with 500w and high efficiency? is that what you mean sir?

RobCrezz · Feb 27, 2014

IceTrigger :

Its not "too much", in the sense that you will only draw the amount of power you need. But I mean that for the price you could get a more efficient lower wattage PSU, which would make your computer use less electricity (due to being more efficient), 730w is way more than you need with that spec.

sora · Feb 27, 2014

IceTrigger :

730W is not too much for the GTX 660 since it will allow for more upgrading space.

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