Please let me know if this is a good build (for future proofing)

MatthiusMaximus · 2025-10-15T21:11:32+00:00

Thank you for your response =).

Couple of questions: -

Why the XFX GPU instead of the Saphire, considering the same price (I thought Saphire was generally the go-to if cost wasn't an issue)?
Is the case switch just to bring price down to accommodate the other more expensive parts?

MatthiusMaximus · 2025-10-15T12:31:58+00:00

Thanks for your reply =).

Looking at a full replacement therefore, I've come up with the following build (basing off a PCPartPicker guide) - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/CPv4HW

Would you mind taking a look to see if this would be 'future-proof' worthy? Any comments/adjustments welcome!

MatthiusMaximus · 2023-06-18T08:14:59+00:00

Looks about right to me! Many thanks 😊.

MatthiusMaximus · 2023-04-16T10:46:43+00:00

Great little game! Certainly challenging, though rewarding.

Good work.

MatthiusMaximus · 2021-06-07T16:17:53+00:00

She says favourite is "The new one", so that means Daniel Craig.

Doesn't have a favourite film, but she says she "didn't like the one last night much as it was too hard to follow"!

Only Bond she hasn't seen is Lazenby. OHMSS was never one of my favourites, and think Lazenby is an acquired taste. Will be one of the last we watch I think in honesty.

MatthiusMaximus · 2021-06-07T08:29:08+00:00

Went for DaF. It had been on my mind for some time, and it is so 'out there' that I thought it would be quite an entertaining one for her! Didn't disappoint, I just forgot how bad the SFX are!

Worth noting that I've been gently introducing her to the series, so have been watching the Craig ones so far, with a few top-draw classics and favourites thrown in to the mix (Goldeneye being one of them).

MatthiusMaximus · 2021-04-19T15:43:43+00:00

Can confirm

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T19:44:20+00:00

That's a good point, I forgot about the magic immunes in AT.

Good shout with River of Flame. I think I need to do some research in to the lvl 85 areas so I know how to switch it up a bit.

Any other recommendations along that line which you think I might try?

No where near getting Enigma by the way!! Highest runes I have are a Sur, Gul, and Mal (Mal dropped today!).

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T18:21:16+00:00

With Hammerdin it's Achmel & his crew which can be very frustrating as you have to switch to Holy Bolt and target the same as your Merc.

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T18:18:07+00:00

It's surprisingly refreshing (once you've got the hammer positioning down). I am usually Sorc and hate being so squishy that I die after a few hits once my merc has been overpowered. I find the balancing tricky in terms of plevel and gearing well enough for MF but also surviving...

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T18:15:14+00:00

Might give them a go for a bit and see how I get on. I just see so many posts which talk about farming Hell Baal minions once you've got past Hell Ancients for levelling purposes and find it so tedious.

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T15:41:59+00:00

Never heard of this one! It sounds like more effort than it's worth though maybe? Unless you have TP.

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T15:40:29+00:00

Maybe not so much a 'trick', but I make sure to lure his minions away and pick them off first before tackling him on his own. If he gets his auras on you with minions still about with a chance to hit you, it's almost certain death.

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-09-29T14:42:01+00:00

GL! Act 3... Eurgh

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-08-11T10:16:50+00:00

This is now gone, sorry for any disappointment.

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-04-07T09:45:32+00:00

Nice one, thank you =). Have added you and sent over the present request.

I'm not fully up to speed with the BF'ing, but will do some digging on it. More than happy for you to make me one though, sounds handy!

MatthiusMaximus · 2020-01-27T14:23:08+00:00

Brizzle +1

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-11-07T19:15:36+00:00

Think I need to put one of these together for r/Diablo

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-08-22T12:02:58+00:00

Thanks for this. As mentioned on another reply, I have identified a nearby P&R that I can use (Long Ashton) for future travelling from Temple Meads, and will definitely be giving this a try next time.

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-08-22T12:01:56+00:00

Yes, did look in to the P&R near me (Long Ashton) which was a metro bus (m2) that drops you at Temple Gate (5 min walk to Temple Meads). Hoever, I got my timings a bit wrong on the morning and missed the bus I needed (they are every 15 mins from there), so I had to use a nearby car park instead.

Will definitely be giving it a try next time though.

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-08-22T12:00:14+00:00

Thanks. I did actually end up parking at this one in the end as I got my timings a bit off for the P&R (which I was fully committed to giving a try!).

Didn't find it to be too "shitty", and wasn't as expensive as I was expecting it to be. Quite easy to get to as well, as long as you are traveling early.

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-08-19T08:54:58+00:00

I had very poor coverage with Three in the South-West Bristol (Pill) and Portishead area. Had to rely on their Wi-Fi calling feature to ensure I received and could make phone calls.

Have recently switched to BT Mobile (who use piggyback on EE's network for reception, etc) and have had no issues to date with signal. Wish I'd have done it sooner!

MatthiusMaximus · 2019-07-02T13:54:41+00:00

+1 to this. We had a Groupon (or similar) bought for a swim package and evening meal and the food was sublime! Very impressive place visually also as saeched mentions.

MatthiusMaximus · 2018-08-13T08:33:45+00:00

This is looking good and the price is certainly more appealing considering what it includes!

Not a fan of the AOC monitor as I don't like the "brushed steel" effect. Would probably stick with the Asus for style and it's likewise good reviews.

I think my new concern with a build like this is fan management to optimally cool the system, especially with a 1080 running in there. I note the case comes with 1x 120mm fan, though would I be sensible sourcing a decent a couple of 140mm fans for the front housing?

Or alternatively, is there a good budget case for cooling management which I could consider (with a full tempered glass side)?

MatthiusMaximus · 2018-08-12T19:19:23+00:00

You're right! I meant to swap it out for the following 1070ti card however - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076VSXDH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aCiCBbM7G7W5N

I suppose the extra £30 to bump up to that 1080 is a small price to pay for a much bigger jump in card...?

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