New GPU for VR

[EskilHR]

Okay, so I recently bought a (used) Rift 2500 Swedish crowns (about $250).

I knew that I would have to upgrade my current 760 4 Gb (Here is my parts list btw: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tLc4RJ). But I have a few options for which one that I'll pick.

 

1. My friend's old 760, and run them in SLI.

This is my cheapest option, but if the performance would be crap, I would rather go with something else.

2. A used card. Think like 1660, 1060. Which is around 2000kr ($200)

3. Same as no.2 but new. (about $50 more)

 

Then something kinda off-topic:

Some people that I've talked to have said that the rest of the system isn't powerful enough (I know that I need more RAM). 

Is this really true, the Steam VR benchmark says that the GPU is the only "b-word". I haven't tried Oculus's own... 

 

Thanks in advance 

[Epimetheus]

2 minutes ago, EskilHR said:

Okay, so I recently bought a (used) Rift 2500 Swedish crowns (about $250).

I knew that I would have to upgrade my current 760 4 Gb (Here is my parts list btw: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tLc4RJ). But I have a few options for which one that I'll pick.

 

1. My friend's old 760, and run them in SLI.

This is my cheapest option, but if the performance would be crap, I would rather go with something else.

2. A used card. Think like 1660, 1060. Which is around 2000kr ($200)

3. Same as no.2 but new. (about $50 more)

 

Then something kinda off-topic:

Some people that I've talked to have said that the rest of the system isn't powerful enough (I know that I need more RAM). 

Is this really true, the Steam VR benchmark says that the GPU is the only "b-word". I haven't tried Oculus's own... 

 

Thanks in advance 

what is your system? we can't know if your pc is trash if we don't know the specs first

[EskilHR]

1 minute ago, Epimetheus said:

what is your system? we can't know if your pc is trash if we don't know the specs first

Oh, forgot to link a PC Part Picker list, here it is (shortend) in text:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4 GB Superclocked ACX Video Card 
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II ATX Full Tower Case 
Power Supply: Cooler Master 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($249.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Dell U2410 24.0" 1920x1200 Monitor 
Monitor: Asus VP228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($108.60 @ B&H) 

[driftz240]

14 minutes ago, EskilHR said:

Oh, forgot to link a PC Part Picker list, here it is (shortend) in text:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4 GB Superclocked ACX Video Card 
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II ATX Full Tower Case 
Power Supply: Cooler Master 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($249.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Dell U2410 24.0" 1920x1200 Monitor 
Monitor: Asus VP228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($108.60 @ B&H) 

Yeah i would just get a new or used 1660,1060 or 580/90 depending on prices near you.

[WereCat]

Don't SLI 760. Just get the 1060 instead. $200 is a lot for an used 1060 though, you should be able to find it for around $150

 

Or get a new RX570 for €110

[EskilHR]

 

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, WereCat said:

Or get a new RX570 for €110

Is a 570 really enough? UserBenchmark says that it's slower than a 970. Which really isn't enough either according to what I've heard.

[EskilHR]

16 minutes ago, driftz240 said:

Yeah i would just get a new or used 1660,1060 or 580/90 depending on prices near you.

So just what's cheapest when the time comes?

[WereCat]

Just now, EskilHR said:

Is a 570 really enough? UserBenchmark says that it's slower than a 970. Which really isn't enough either according to what I've heard.

The 570 is the same performance level as GTX 1060. Yes, its enough for VR. Its the entry level card required for VR but you can play prety much all VR games just fine with it.

I even played some games in VR with GTX 1050 2GB but only the very basic games worked like Beat Saber or Luckys tale. More demanding games were unplayable.

And I know few people that play with GTX 1050ti 4GB with some frame drops at low settings but its playable. RX 570 is still better than that.

Also, GTX 1060 and RX 570 have some HW specialised for VR so it will run much better on those cards than if you ever SLId your 760s.

[driftz240]

2 minutes ago, EskilHR said:

So just what's cheapest when the time comes?

Dont know where you live but in the US the rx 580 is usually the cheapest out of the 4 i mentioned before.

[driftz240]

Just now, WereCat said:

The 570 is the same performance level as GTX 1060. Yes, its enough for VR. Its the entry level card required for VR but you can play prety much all VR games just fine with it.

I even played some games in VR with GTX 1050 2GB but only the very basic games worked like Beat Saber or Luckys tale. More demanding games were unplayable.

And I know few people that play with GTX 1050ti 4GB with some frame drops at low settings but its playable. RX 570 is still better than that.

Also, GTX 1060 and RX 570 have some HW specialised for VR so it will run much better on those cards than if you ever SLId your 760s.

While i agree that the 570 is good enough for vr the 1060 competes with the rx 580 rather than the 570.

[EskilHR]

1 minute ago, WereCat said:

The 570 is the same performance level as GTX 1060. Yes, its enough for VR. Its the entry level card required for VR but you can play prety much all VR games just fine with it.

I even played some games in VR with GTX 1050 2GB but only the very basic games worked like Beat Saber or Luckys tale. More demanding games were unplayable.

And I know few people that play with GTX 1050ti 4GB with some frame drops at low settings but its playable. RX 570 is still better than that.

Also, GTX 1060 and RX 570 have some HW specialised for VR so it will run much better on those cards than if you ever SLId your 760s.

Okay, thank you! 

 

1 minute ago, driftz240 said:

Dont know where you live but in the US the rx 580 is usually the cheapest out of the 4 i mentioned before.

If I decide to go with used, what should I look out for? 

[driftz240]

5 minutes ago, EskilHR said:

Okay, thank you! 

 

If I decide to go with used, what should I look out for? 

580 for sure those loose alot of value compared to 1060's

[EskilHR]

Found some 580s for about $120. Think I'll go for one of those. 

 

Thanks, everyone!