Mini-ITX Build

[luke8733]

I am looking for a mini-itx computer build that will be Virtual-Reality ready for under $900 (I have a $1000 budget but Windows 10 is $100). I do like the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Mini-ITX case. 

Thanks.

[Dzzope]

Don't worry about VR yet... Especially if your on such a tight budget.. it won't be cheap in equipment or the requirements to run it.

[GauntletV2]

Well if your looking to run a build thats vr ready, a 980 would be the recommended minimum, which by itself is around 500$, so thares more than half your budget. Vr is a bit away, so your best bet is to build a great build for that same 900$, and then in 3-4 years when vr is really a thing, upgrade to a much better gpu

 

[luke8733]

Just now, Dzzope said:

Don't worry about VR yet... Especially if your on such a tight budget.. it won't be cheap in equipment or the requirements to run it.

I have been seeing that a GTX 970 could run an Oculus Rift though, the system just needs to be $1000. Not including the headset.

 

[luke8733]

Just now, GauntletV2 said:

Well if your looking to run a build thats vr ready, a 980 would be the recommended minimum, which by itself is around 500$, so thares more than half your budget. Vr is a bit away, so your best bet is to build a great build for that same 900$, and then in 3-4 years when vr is really a thing, upgrade to a much better gpu

 

I agree, thanks anyway.

 

[GauntletV2]

Just now, luke8733 said:

I have been seeing that a GTX 970 could run an Oculus Rift though, the system just needs to be $1000. Not including the headset.

 

The issue with that is that, sure its the minimum now, but there arent many games out, especially intensive ones

[Dzzope]

3 minutes ago, luke8733 said:

I have been seeing that a GTX 970 could run an Oculus Rift though, the system just needs to be $1000. Not including the headset.

 

How about this?

 

Windows for cheap.. do some research, use at own risk.. But it's where I got my licence.

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($253.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $965.70
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