Budget VR

[kingchangling]

i want to build a budget vr machine. i have a build already but i don't know what needs to be upgraded or tossed out. im using an amd card so hopefully that can somehow be implemented into the machine if i can keep it or end up changing it out. here's a reference of a budget build from a website (http://www.digitaltrends.com/virtual-reality/how-to-build-a-cheap-vr-ready-pc/) (also screenshot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's what i have *note: i only have 1 stick of 8gb ram from the two shown one was DOA.

i know the graphics card wont do and i plan on getting that radeon rx 480  as listed in the reference.

what im asking here is guidance. should i get a new processor and motherboard? should i do away with the entire set and start a new(would rather not and save the money)? should i go for the i5 and motherboard shown in reference or can i do way with a cheaper but par processor like mine?

[DominicNikon]

i have a vr ready pc but a headset is too much lol

[kingchangling]

Just now, DominicNikon said:

i have a vr ready pc but a headset is too much lol

hey there is this application called riftcat on pc and is companion vridge on android that i tested with a unity demo works decent on my current build so i wanted to upgrade this build to play some better vr games then eventually get a vive

 

[DominicNikon]

2 minutes ago, kingchangling said:

hey there is this application called riftcat on pc and is companion vridge on android that i tested with a unity demo works decent on my current build so i wanted to upgrade this build to play some better vr games then eventually get a vive

 

ok im going to try it out do i need a mobile vr headset?

[Gokufighther]

you can keep the cpu and mobo just fine, just expect to have to upgrade them within a year or 2 at max. getting a rx 480 8gb might be better, they are $240 on the low side. and finally, getting an ssd for those games so they load faster is a must!

[kingchangling]

1 minute ago, DominicNikon said:

ok im going to try it out do i need a mobile vr headset?

yea google cardboard works fine if your phone supports

 

1 minute ago, Gokufighther said:

you can keep the cpu and mobo just fine, just expect to have to upgrade them within a year or 2 at max. getting a rx 480 8gb might be better, they are $240 on the low side. and finally getting an ssd for those games so they load faster is a must!

hmm thanks for the info! im glad ill be only needing to replace the graphics card ill look into some SSD maybe you have a recommended one?

[Gokufighther]

Just now, kingchangling said:

yea google cardboard works fine if your phone supports

 

hmm thanks for the info! im glad ill be only needing to replace the graphics card ill look into some SSD maybe you have a recommended one?

Adata sp550 240GB for $61.99 off newegg right now is a pretty good deal!

[kingchangling]

Just now, Gokufighther said:

Adata sp550 240GB for $61.99 off newegg right now is a pretty good deal!

awesome ill be sure to check it out thanks!

[DominicNikon]

3 minutes ago, kingchangling said:

yea google cardboard works fine if your phone supports

 

 

if you can use it on your phone i dont think you can pick stuff up?

[Gokufighther]

13 minutes ago, DominicNikon said:

if you can use it on your phone i dont think you can pick stuff up?

i believe it uses the camera, you just have to be in a good position to pick things up. not like you wouldnt be in one anyway