PC build under $1700

[armaken]

I'm trying to build a computer for under $1700 for mostly VR, family wants to get it setup in the living room. Looking to get the best performance out of $1700, please include OS in the price, don't need keyboard, mouse or monitor.

 

This is what i'm looking at so far. Please help me out!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PnRwYr

 

 

[ObliviationGNx]

4 minutes ago, armaken said:

I'm trying to build a computer for under $1700 for mostly VR, family wants to get it setup in the living room. Looking to get the best performance out of $1700, please include OS in the price, don't need keyboard, mouse or monitor.

 

This is what i'm looking at so far. Please help me out!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PnRwYr

 

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I would actually cut down the SSD to a 256gb one, a 4TB HDD and an I7 instead.

[NeoSk11zle]

1 minute ago, ObliviationGNx said:

I would actually cut down the SSD to a 256gb one, a 4TB HDD and an I7 instead.

Daymnnnnnnnn 4tb is a lot of space for porn m9

[ObliviationGNx]

1 minute ago, NeoSk11zle said:

Daymnnnnnnnn 4tb is a lot of space for porn m9

Haha! he had a 900+gb worth of SSD man. and a 3TB hdd in his part list.

[armaken]

4 minutes ago, ObliviationGNx said:

I would actually cut down the SSD to a 256gb one, a 4TB HDD and an I7 instead.

Yeah idk 4TB is a lot of space, I'd prob just cut the SSD space just to save the money and stick with a 3 TB.

[NeoSk11zle]

Just now, ObliviationGNx said:

Haha! he had a 900+gb worth of SSD man. and a 3TB hdd in his part list.

Well yeah but number 1 rule, you always have porn on an SSD as its faster ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[armaken]

So any actual changes to the build or is it ok? Is there anything I should change based on price for performance?

[HKZeroFive]

For a $1700 build, I would be looking at a i7 6700K. You could save some money by getting a cheaper air cooler (the Phanteks PH-TC14PE) that will perform the same whilst operating quieter.

[armaken]

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

For a $1700 build, I would be looking at a i7 6700K. You could save some money by getting a cheaper air cooler (the Phanteks PH-TC14PE) that will perform the same whilst operating quieter.

What would be the reason for switching the I5-6600k for an 17-6700k? Is it really that much better or just slightly better?

[ObliviationGNx]

Come on! You're getting a 1080 there!! Why put yourself in a situation where you get yourself stucked with a i5!!

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, armaken said:

What would be the reason for switching the I5-6600k for an 17-6700k? Is it really that much better or just slightly better?

Whilst the i5 6600K holds a better price to performance ratio, there are notable improvements with an i7 6700K, especially in CPU intensive situations. VR requires the system to push out higher framerates, so you're more likely going to be more CPU-bound.

 

Besides, pairing a i5 with a GTX 1080 is a bit of an injustice.

[SarfM786]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/QYC8Z8 If you can spend a bit more.. or cut down on the other stuff 

Recommend i7 

[armaken]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

Whilst the i5 6600K holds a better price to performance ratio, there are notable improvements with an i7 6700K, especially in CPU intensive situations. VR requires the system to push out higher framerates, so you're more likely going to be more CPU-bound.

 

Besides, pairing a i5 with a GTX 1080 is a bit of an injustice.

That's true I forgot to even think about the chance of a bottleneck there, thank you i'll update it.

[Bradl79]

28 minutes ago, NeoSk11zle said:

Daymnnnnnnnn 4tb is a lot of space for porn m9

files are getting bigger, gotta have the room

[armaken]

3 minutes ago, Sarfaraz said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/QYC8Z8 If you can spend a bit more.. or cut down on the other stuff 

Recommend i7 

What about getting an I7 with a 1070? I think that would cut down price a bit more but also reduce bottleneck significantly. 

[SarfM786]

Just now, armaken said:

What about getting an I7 with a 1070? I think that would cut down price a bit more but also reduce bottleneck significantly. 

I dont think the I5 will bottleneck with the 1080 but its just better to go with the i7 if you're going to spend that much... The i7 with the 1070 also sounds fine 

IMO you should get both the i7 and 1080 and cutdown on the SSD

[2FA]

I recommend not getting a HDD that is a multiple of 1.5TB. They have higher failure rates for some reason.

 

The i7 plus 1080 is very much so worth it.

[armaken]

8 minutes ago, Sarfaraz said:

I dont think the I5 will bottleneck with the 1080 but its just better to go with the i7 if you're going to spend that much... The i7 with the 1070 also sounds fine 

IMO you should get both the i7 and 1080 and cutdown on the SSD

 

5 minutes ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

I recommend not getting a HDD that is a multiple of 1.5TB. They have higher failure rates for some reason.

 

The i7 plus 1080 is very much so worth it.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLNzvV 

 

Cut down on HDD and SSD realistically didn't need that much storage in first place. Do I need that much RAM for this build? 32GB seems like a lot?

[RE_V3RSE]

1 hour ago, armaken said:

I'm trying to build a computer for under $1700 for mostly VR, family wants to get it setup in the living room. Looking to get the best performance out of $1700, please include OS in the price, don't need keyboard, mouse or monitor.

 

This is what i'm looking at so far. Please help me out!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PnRwYr

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DG4phq 

toned back on case, and the whole overclocking route. Get an i7 for the basically same price as i5 K with radiator.

[armaken]

27 minutes ago, RE_V3RSE said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DG4phq 

toned back on case, and the whole overclocking route. Get an i7 for the basically same price as i5 K with radiator.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/73Ydqk

 

How is this looking now?