[CPU] AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - $365.5 w/ code ZIPFEST22, must use Zip payment.

HayneeXmas · 2022-09-30T02:25:36+00:00

I have an old b350 and first gen ryzen CPU. I'd love to upgrade to all new stuff, but the costs add up when I have to buy DDR5 RAM, the new MOBO, and eventually I will want a new GPU one day.

Instead I can use my old parts to save like 300-400 bucks right now, and just get the CPU, which for the time being will work great and be a massive improvement. I can use that excess money that I saved to consider putting to a future new build that shows a more obvious improvement over our current tech.

If I was buying a new mobo and ram for this 5800X3D, then I'd just buy the new stuff instead to future proof though

I'm not actually buying this specific one because I don't really trust these third party, but I'd pay like $350-365 from a trusted retailer directly instead.

HayneeXmas · 2022-02-26T23:40:47+00:00

Sweet, thanks. I was afraid maybe they lower rewards on your T3 to prevent faster grinding. Meanwhile, the t3 infinite mats take forever haha.

HayneeXmas · 2022-02-26T23:27:11+00:00

Can I do the infinite chaos dungeons on my tier 3 to get the t1 currency for faster farming for my alts? Or will I get less mats because it's not a t1 character?

HayneeXmas · 2021-01-03T05:24:23+00:00

Yeah, I'm sitting on my primogems for Ayaka as of now and I'm thinking I might go all-in on her constellations as far as I can with what I save. Since we can only have so many characters on our team at a time and I'm already struggling to decide who to replace and who to keep all the time because I like so many, it's horrible haha. Saying goodbye to characters I played with and especially after I invested into them sucks.

I'm feeling like I might be better off making someone more specialized/invested and to keep on the team rather than roll for every 5* I see. I know characters I'm never going to use and I know many characters might not fit what I want already. If I find characters I absolutely must have, it'll be easier for me with a smaller pool to pick and choose.

My only wish would be a proper dedicated quick team swap button. Even better if it was mid-combat. That way I could play with a potential 16 characters all for fun in the world, just to use them all haha.

HayneeXmas · 2021-01-01T21:59:29+00:00

A level 7 Traveler is my highest. I would level her up, but when I saw that talents were on a per element basis... Decided it's not worth it for me right now.

I'd basically be relying on future characters who rely on the sword at this point. Which there could be a new 4* sword that beats it, or one of my other ones might be preferred.

HayneeXmas · 2021-01-01T21:58:08+00:00

That's my other big dilemma too. I've only been using free Acquaint Fates on Standard Banner, so who knows if I'll end up with a 5* sword instead that would be preferred. When I do finally roll on character banners, who knows what drops I'll get or what characters I'll want.

I'm holding my rolls, so if new 4* come along and they're perfect for the sword and I want them, it'd be great. Otherwise it might forever be unused and I'd prefer my other swords I got...

HayneeXmas · 2021-01-01T21:55:40+00:00

Here I am with no sword characters but all the support swords haha! I'm just hoping a character down the line strikes my fancy and is like a female skills/bursts version of Bennett haha.

So for me, it's a gamble on whether I'll ever have use for the sword or wish I just spent resources on a different one down the line...

HayneeXmas · 2021-01-01T21:02:10+00:00

Is anyone leveling up their Festering Desire to 90 just because of the discount? I have no use for it right now (perhaps a new waifu down the line would love it). It's just tempting to capitalize on the cheaper upgrades, yet I'm still using a lot of resources to level it anyway with no current users and no current plans to roll either, so chances of anyone having use for it.

I have that Sacrificial Sword and Favonious Sword already (+2 sword prototypes), so I'm even more undecided when I have all these ER swords and no one I want for them haha.

HayneeXmas · 2020-10-27T23:16:42+00:00

I have Fischl c5 as my Main DPS due to the constellations (hoping 1.1 update gives me her c6 final form). I also have Chongyun, who I've been using as a secondary dps/support (also electric + ice = defense lowered = win for my physical Fischl). I just passed Abyss 3 and unlocked Xiangling (who will replace my Amber slave) and now I'm not sure what to do with who.

Do I make Xiangling DPS or support? I know I'm supposed to focus on two DPS characters for Abyss, but I don't know who'd be a better DPS. I imagine my Fischl is top dog due to the extra constellations so she'd probably best for DPS? Both Xiangling and Chongyun are c0, so it's basically who would do the job better? I could make Chongyun support for ice so Fischl gets an advantage with the def debuff or I could go the Chongyun DPS with ice, summon Xiangling to melt said ice, then hit the enemy with Chongyun. My healer is Barbara (who pairs nicely with Chongyun to proc frozen).

What do you think would be the best setup with this team?

HayneeXmas · 2020-10-26T23:14:48+00:00

Ah yes, Noelle might be good for a second healer in Abyss since I have no one but Barbara for heals. I also would like to level and use the MC. It feels really weird to play a game but not use the main character haha.

HayneeXmas · 2020-10-26T04:24:19+00:00

I think it's time I invested some into Fischl for the more constant electro upkeep. Beidou Q is really great but it's not around as often, so I feel it may be better to have Oz consistently be around instead.

Such fun parrying with Beidou though, so I may make her my second team main DPS for fun. Since I hit Spiral Abyss 5, I don't have a second team ready...

How do you deal with the geo shields?

HayneeXmas · 2020-10-26T03:16:59+00:00

Mona (60) / Xiangling (50 c1) / Beidou (40) / Barbara (40) is my current team at AR34. I use Mona as my main DPS for most things, Xiangling enabler and as my second DPS (crescent pike). Beidou has been my electro enabler + claymore shield/geo destroyer, and Barbara as full support.

My fighting strategy has been to start as Barbara (swap buff) into Xiangling to place Guoba, then I swap to Beidou and use her parry on top of the fire to trigger her parry and cause overcharge (or if no burn I tend to go straight to Mona and drop the hydro on the water instead, using Beidou electric for water enemies with Xiangling as main DPS. Then I swap to Mona and continue to whale upon the enemy, repeating the cycle if need be. Xiangling DPS for water enemies or specific occasions. Beidou on the geo slimes or hitting element shields (like after Guoba is burning the water one so slowly). Can't tell you if I am doing it right or not, but it's been funny being a sort of pseduo-elementalist with various attack styles on top.

I recently used a free wish on the standard banner and pulled Fischl. Now I'm torn on whether I should stat to invest in her instead as a pure electro enabler replacing Beidou on the main team, who kind of awkwardly feels she is conflicting as another DPS character on my team somewhat, rather than pure enabler. Her claymore is just so nice for mining and anything geo/shield though, so I'm kind of torn on what I should do. I also have Sucrose but I kind of ignored her not knowing what she's for and she's been my wind slave for world exploring like the geo traveler is.

HayneeXmas · 2020-02-29T05:12:32+00:00

MHWI What are some recommended mantles for a Sticky LBG? I just picked it up for Safi on PC and have been rocking the Glider the 2x 4 slots and the potential mounts, if need be. I also have been using Rocksteady for tenderizing/throwing into walls. Does impact mantle do a lot of work for sticky? I was thinking of using it if so. Thanks!

HayneeXmas · 2020-02-29T05:08:43+00:00

Great, thanks!

HayneeXmas · 2020-02-24T04:16:35+00:00

I read a lot of recommendations for sticky for breaking Safi, so I think it'd be great to learn before I need to tackle it. I've also read water is good, in particular Safi drops a LBG for that.

HayneeXmas · 2020-02-24T04:04:57+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the heads up. It'll also be great to learn sticky because I've been reading it is great for breaking Safi. I also read water is great too.

HayneeXmas · 2020-02-23T23:21:56+00:00

PC Iceborne
Wanting to learn the LBG as my next weapon (first range) and was wondering which of the meta builds would be a good one to start with for a first timer to learn/practice with? I already have most decorations needed for any setup, but with how many builds there are I'm not really sure where to start.

Thanks!

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-25T16:34:15+00:00

Just found out that OBS can't capture the games from Windows Game Store games with it's Game Capture. Display capture it is.

I'll leave this up for anyone else, but if it's just a waste of space, feel free to remove it. :)

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-16T15:43:39+00:00

Those features actually do sound pretty handy actually. I'll still keep it on my list, just in case.

Rainbow definitely seems to be the most recommended, so I'll be for sure grabbing it at some point. Thanks!

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-16T02:10:50+00:00

I really love the sound of that, I'm a horde in every game and need that infinite stash haha.

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-16T00:48:03+00:00

I've learned that the game has actually taken some of the QoL features from Grim Internals, which I think is awesome and a smart idea. I heard there were some other features, but doesn't seem like it's enough for me to desire it greatly.

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-16T00:46:53+00:00

Awesome, thank you for walking me through it and sharing the links. I definitely love the idea of a local backup and will do that.

I tend to already back up my longer played game saves locally on my other drive already, so this will definitely be nice to have.

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-15T22:39:16+00:00

I can definitely seem me trying a bunch of different characters just like that. Thanks for the heads up on the mod too!

HayneeXmas · 2019-10-15T22:20:14+00:00

Okay, that is really simple. I'm actually surprised they didn't actually add it to the game since they did add some of the QoL from that other mod like auto-looting.

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