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Looking for a CPU suitable for VR that's affordable? The 2700x series offers good performance at a lower price point.

Looking for a CPU suitable for VR that's affordable? The 2700x series offers good performance at a lower price point.

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03-14-2018, 08:06 PM
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I own a high-end gaming setup with a 2700x motherboard. I’ve also been gradually assembling a VR station for the living room. I have all the components except the processor. My mind is focused on moving up to a 3000-series CPU. That way, I could fit the 2700x into the VR system. Alternatively, I could sell the 2700x and purchase a higher-end model like a 3100, 3200G, or 3300X, keeping the savings for a better GPU or other upgrades. I’m wondering if those mid-range Ryzen chips are suitable for VR. The VR station will feature a 1070 chip that can later be upgraded to a 1080 mini. My current setup is an Oculus Rift, and I’ve been searching for recent CPU benchmarks relevant to VR, but most sources seem outdated—about two or three years old. I’d really appreciate some expert opinions and would love a link to a more up-to-date benchmark list or video discussing this topic.
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03-14-2018, 08:06 PM #1

I own a high-end gaming setup with a 2700x motherboard. I’ve also been gradually assembling a VR station for the living room. I have all the components except the processor. My mind is focused on moving up to a 3000-series CPU. That way, I could fit the 2700x into the VR system. Alternatively, I could sell the 2700x and purchase a higher-end model like a 3100, 3200G, or 3300X, keeping the savings for a better GPU or other upgrades. I’m wondering if those mid-range Ryzen chips are suitable for VR. The VR station will feature a 1070 chip that can later be upgraded to a 1080 mini. My current setup is an Oculus Rift, and I’ve been searching for recent CPU benchmarks relevant to VR, but most sources seem outdated—about two or three years old. I’d really appreciate some expert opinions and would love a link to a more up-to-date benchmark list or video discussing this topic.

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03-19-2018, 10:36 PM
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A size of 3300x or less would be considered a downgrade. The 3300x IPC isn't a substantial improvement to reduce it to 4 cores from 8. It's better to maintain the 2700x. This won't create any bottlenecks for a 1070.
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03-19-2018, 10:36 PM #2

A size of 3300x or less would be considered a downgrade. The 3300x IPC isn't a substantial improvement to reduce it to 4 cores from 8. It's better to maintain the 2700x. This won't create any bottlenecks for a 1070.

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