Feedback on mid/budget builds

Jae2605
Member

203

03-18-2023, 07:39 AM

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to assemble a mid-range or budget VR setup that includes some 2D gameplay as well. Most of the time in VR will be spent in sim racing or driving. I’m coming from Rift S, with an RTX 3070, a Ryzen 7 1700X with 16GB RAM, and a prebuilt Dell 5675. The build performed quite well overall, but the CPU appears to be damaged—consistently near 100% usage during games and experiencing random crashes. There’s only one fan case, and I haven’t seen any high temperatures on either GPU or CPU. I wasn’t able to upgrade the motherboard’s BIOS, so a CPU upgrade isn’t an option.

I’m thinking about these components during Black Friday and would appreciate any advice or suggestions. Apart from cost, VR visual quality and performance are my main concerns. I’m open to overclocking, but I think a better GPU will be needed in about a year.

I’ll switch to the Meta Quest 3, install a 750W PSU, and add an RTX 3070 from my current rig. Thanks in advance for your support!

Best regards,
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core $180
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMQJWBDM?tag...th=1&psc=1
Or
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 8-Core, $260
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-7700-16-Threa...B0BMQHSCVF
MSI PRO A620M-E ProSeries Motherboard $70
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-PRO-A620...ud...herboards/&asc_campaign=Commerce
CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MHz $80
https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-VENG...cphy=9193122&hvtargid=pla-2245935130229&psc=1
Montech AIR 903 MAX, E-ATX Mid Tower Case $65
https://www.amazon.com/Montech-AIR-...et-pc-cases-case/&asc_campaign=Affiliate&th=1

Jae2605

03-18-2023, 07:39 AM #1

Mitas211
Member

124

03-18-2023, 08:37 AM

Consider checking for bios updates on your existing board. Upgrading from 1700x to 5700x3d could cost around 200, leaving you with some cash. This might enable you to sell your GPU and purchase a higher-end one.

Mitas211

03-18-2023, 08:37 AM #2

Asuno971
Junior Member

03-19-2023, 12:13 AM

I'm not confident about this motherboard since it lacks heatsinks on the VRMs. For a gaming setup, I'd recommend something more durable.

Asuno971

03-19-2023, 12:13 AM #3

I'm not confident about this motherboard since it lacks heatsinks on the VRMs. For a gaming setup, I'd recommend something more durable.

tonnmode
Member

03-19-2023, 02:19 AM

DDR5-6000 CL30 available for purchase.
Link: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805676873344.html
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F priced at $123.47
PCPartPicker parts list includes:
CPU Cooler options
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM
($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard selections
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 board
($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory choice
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
DDR5-6000 CL30
($81.99 @ Newegg)
Case recommendation
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower
($59.86 @ Newegg)
Overall cost comes to $301.83
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Selected parts based on predefined parameters
Generated by PCPartPicker
Date: 2024-11-28 15:48 EST-0500

tonnmode

03-19-2023, 02:19 AM #4

minion123453
Junior Member

03-21-2023, 12:42 AM

As discussed earlier, Cant update dell mobo bios means the CPU upgrade isn't possible. Otherwise, I might have picked a different route.

minion123453

03-21-2023, 12:42 AM #5

As discussed earlier, Cant update dell mobo bios means the CPU upgrade isn't possible. Otherwise, I might have picked a different route.

FladaHD
Member

222

03-21-2023, 01:54 AM

I understand. It would have helped to read more carefully. This is one positive aspect of custom builds, as it usually provides greater adaptability.

FladaHD

03-21-2023, 01:54 AM #6

I understand. It would have helped to read more carefully. This is one positive aspect of custom builds, as it usually provides greater adaptability.