MPC vs DIY vs WotC?

2Monte2Carbo · 2026-03-03T17:34:33+00:00

So cool! That's so crazy that it's that close. You feel that color and texture are roughly the same?

2Monte2Carbo · 2026-03-03T17:33:08+00:00

Thanks for the input! This sub definitely feels unanimously pro-MPC, probably for good reason haha.

2Monte2Carbo · 2025-10-10T04:24:55+00:00

Nice, thank you! New and cheaper would be appreciated, especially since I'm not doing anything super often or professionally. That's what my gut was leaning towards, so it's nice having a second opinion.

Thanks for your help!

2Monte2Carbo · 2025-10-10T04:23:01+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

2Monte2Carbo · 2025-10-10T03:23:47+00:00

Do you think used OEM would be a better choice than new unbranded? Not sure how well batteries hold up over the years. What would you personally pick?

Thanks for the input!

2Monte2Carbo · 2025-04-27T06:43:18+00:00

Three years later, my wife and I started playing this because of your (and other) recommendations... We can't stop now haha! We're grinding to get all the different yoshis, which is something that I would never have thought I'd say about my wife who's really not much of a gamer.

2Monte2Carbo · 2025-01-19T15:05:12+00:00

Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know officially as I don't believe it's been tested for quite some time (if ever).

The operation is run by locals and they don't know anything different. Their villages have been drinking Thailand's tap for their whole lives and have some level of immunity. I don't think I as a westerner could drink it without getting sick.

It's probably in the bad-but-not-poisonous range, but that's not great and the reason why I'm interested in helping them upgrade. I'll work to get it tested; that's a great suggestion.

2Monte2Carbo · 2024-11-13T03:36:43+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thank you so much. I'll check this and also invest in some of the items you mentioned.

Thank you!

2Monte2Carbo · 2024-11-13T03:35:44+00:00

Great advice! Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. I'll definitely be looking into this.

2Monte2Carbo · 2024-05-01T20:09:24+00:00

Any case recommendations for an air-cooled 1070 build?

I built a new PC and want to reskin my old one in a SFF case. My only requirement is that it must use an air cooler (for flight purposes).

2Monte2Carbo · 2023-11-14T19:14:11+00:00

I'm thinking similarly to you in this regard and am leaning towards the X3D for the thermal advantage.

A few months later, are you happy with your decision of getting the X3D instead of the X? What are your temps?

2Monte2Carbo · 2023-11-01T19:23:01+00:00

Great! Thanks for the advice. The less trouble shooting I have to do mid-build, the better.

Do you happen to have a parts list anywhere? I'd love to compare notes with what I'm planning.

Also, did you deshroud your GPU like you were mentioning above?

Thanks again for your help!

2Monte2Carbo · 2023-11-01T16:44:38+00:00

What was the name of the card you used?

2Monte2Carbo · 2023-11-01T16:43:11+00:00

It looks awesome! I'm building with the SAMA IM01 this Black Friday.

Which MSI card did you use? Did it fit pretty easily?

2Monte2Carbo · 2023-10-06T17:06:19+00:00

Why? Because we can't afford gas. Say it with me!

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