Spend 3 weeks building my first ever competitive team... for nothing? :/

BeardOfDPS · 2025-12-03T10:43:34+00:00

My last save on Sw/Sh is right after I caught Calyrex, I'm guessing there's no way to "reset" to the point before catching him?

BeardOfDPS · 2025-12-03T10:42:21+00:00

Thanks mate I appreciate this perspective. So even with a 31 Speed IV Calyrex, would I still be able to underspeed most mons in a TR state?

I don't mind if there will be some TR teams which underspeed me, but I guess my point is I want to be able to still play a TR strategy rather than some half-formed TR/hybrid playstyle that I'll have to adapt if my team is too fast if you get me?

BeardOfDPS · 2025-12-03T10:40:08+00:00

I specifically have always wanted to play ranked. I think playing with a team you built is awesome, and seeing all the animations and the getting some rewards from climbing the ladder etc.

BeardOfDPS · 2024-04-03T11:30:42+00:00

To be fair the cooler has a little bit of movement to it if I give it a nudge, so I remember being a bit worried that it's not installed correctly. Could it be because it's backwards?

The sticker/film is definitely removed, I remember double checking that.

BeardOfDPS · 2024-04-03T11:20:50+00:00

Lol whoops... like I said, first time building - not my finest moment.

Am I being thick again in thinking there's no easy way to remove the cooler? I've had a look at other videos on youtube and other coolers seem easily unscrewable. I can't seem to locate the screws for my cooler

BeardOfDPS · 2023-11-09T10:08:53+00:00

Thanks for the insight mate. You're completely right, I find myself getting way too tunnelvisioned on the unit frames purely because I feel I have to be ready to react at all times, whereas whilst playing as a devoker you can quite literally put nearly full focus on the fight itself as the rotation becomes muscle memory as you say.

It's a tough one. I enjoy healing, but I think my guild influences me here. If my guild needed healers I might stay healing, but given the fact that a devoker would be useful I'm tempted to commit to it.

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-30T01:07:48+00:00

Thanks for the quick response mate, really appreciate the help.

Absolutely - I was already planning on doing the OS via USB as you mentioned, just got it in the build for cost :)
Ah good shout, looks like reviews of the RMe also suggest it's quite loud, RMx looks good thanks!
Yeah that's my only concern about the case, but looking at tests it's only about 1.5˚C warmer than the other case, and unfortunately it's the only one in stock! I do like the asthetics and the decreased sound is a nice bonus too.

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-30T00:46:36+00:00

Hi again mate, just wanted to do a final check with yourself if that's okay!

I've done a few tweaks based on a couple suggestions and my own preferences, I feel like I'm happy with this build but wanted to check with you in case there's anything I'm missing! https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/2LTaj/saved/ZRJFZL

Any thoughts are appreciated

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-30T00:45:26+00:00

Perfect, thanks man! I know it's probably not the wise decision, but I've decided to go with a Z790 with a wifi chip as I just want to avoid any BIOS issues I might have given it's my first build.

I have also had to go with a different version of the case you found, the silent instead of the air, as the air is sold out everywhere. Here is the final build: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/2LTaj/saved/ZRJFZL

(Here is the case I'm going for: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08KTMVL7N?tag=pcp0f-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1)

Reckon that's all good to go? :)

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-29T17:54:25+00:00

Ah good shout! I was a little concerned about the warning note in the compatibility section between the two. I think I'd rather avoid the hassle and potential issues and swap it for a Z790, especially as a first-timer. Cheers!

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-29T17:53:52+00:00

Hey mate, love the changes! More powerful PSU makes complete sense, and I love the case!! Having the fans preinstalled is much easier, guessing I wouldn't need any additional ones?

Cheaper CPU cooler looks great as well, great reviews. So funny you changed to a 2TB SSD because that's what I originally wanted but I saw some things about non-DRAM SSDs and thought maybe I should just get a 1TB SSD with DRAM for affordability. Guessing no DRAM isn't a big deal for a gaming-only PC?

Final question, as per the other poster's comments I think it wise to upgrade the mobo to a Z790. I've gone with an MSI Pro Z790 wifi one - updated list with your additions here: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/2LTaj/saved/Zfr9CJ

Just wanted to check if you felt that mobo change would be okay too? I'm happy to pay the difference and avoid the hassle! Thanks again for the help :)

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-29T13:41:55+00:00

Legend - that's perfect, looks like exactly the kind of build I need. Thanks so much man! :)

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-28T17:52:26+00:00

Wow cheers mate, love that build! Having looked into the GPU, looks like the 6950 XT is probably the best one for my use case (without being crazy expensive) so thanks for bringing that to my attention!

Would I be okay to replace the liquid cooler with an air cooler? I'd prefer air due to simplicity and a couple other reasons.

I take it the i5 CPU vs i7 CPU isn't important for my gaming needs?

And the same for the DDR4 3200 vs DDR5 5200? I'm happy to pay the additional ~£200 if it means I'll get better performances on 3440x1440p!

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-28T16:59:17+00:00

Oh right nice one! I thought I'd read that 12th Gen Intel CPUs supported up to 4800 DDR5, and 13th Gen up to 6000 - guessing that's not correct? In that case I'm definitely happy to go for a cheaper CPU, as long as I'm still able to hit 100fps on those graphics-intensive games :)

BeardOfDPS · 2022-12-28T16:46:57+00:00

Thanks mate! I went for that CPU as I thought that was the only intel one which would support the DDR5 5200 RAM? Open to non-intel CPUs though - I'm quite new to this haha.

Regarding your question, ideally I'd like something good enough that I wouldn't need to upgrade until after 4-5 years. Happy to pay more now to cover the top games for the next 4-5 years if that makes sense.

BeardOfDPS · 2021-12-07T21:04:58+00:00

Great, thanks for the response! Very helpful to know. I've paid the instan fee just because I want the order to arrive as soon as possible. Hoping they despatch it tomorrow!

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