GPU Upgrade from GTX 970 For PCVR

jj880 · 23-09-2023 8:10am #1

Here are some details of my PC:

I can run wireless PCVR games at the moment well enough. E.g. Walkabout Mini Golf.

Looking to upgrade the GPU to something that can play Half-Life Alyx in VR on Quest 2. Minimum Requirements:

I dont really care if its on low settings. Just as long as its smooth enough and playable.

This would allow me to play a lot of other cross play Rift titles Ive already bought for Quest 2 but for now I want to play HL Alyx.

Can I just slot a better GPU into my PC or do I need to upgrade some other components?

Thanks.

jj880 · 23-09-2023 8:10am

Just looked through my old emails.

The PSU on this PC blew in 2020. It was a CORSAIR CX600.

I got it replaced with a CX650 as thats all Currys had in stock if that makes any difference.

jj880 · 23-09-2023 8:11am

Im looking at RTX 2060 or RTX 2060 Super as it seems the PSU should be able to handle it.

Apparently either card can run HL Alyx on medium / low settings.

I guess Im wondering if there might be any bottle necks anywhere in my system that will hold it back.

K.O.Kiki · 23-09-2023 11:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121145908#Comment_121145908

You're definitely going to be CPU-bottlenecked - the i7-2600K is 12yo / 5 generations behind the minimum recommended spec.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/thq9N6

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor (€97.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€19.00) (AmazonUK)

Motherboard: ASRock B550M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (€116.89 @ Caseking)

Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (€66.39 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: EVGA KO ULTRA GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB Video Card (€201.96 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Total: €502.14

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-23 13:34 CEST+0200

jj880 · 23-09-2023 11:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146417#Comment_121146417

Thanks. Thats a good price on the video card compared to where I was looking.

I have a big blue fan box on top of my CPU. I'll open my case and see exactly whats in there some time today.

jj880 · 23-09-2023 1:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146417#Comment_121146417

Im thinking if its going to be around 500 euro to upgrade my current PC I may as well look at an offer like this from UK. They are appearing regularly on HotUkDeals. Can get delivered to NI no problems as Im on the Donegal/Derry border. Will have it as a dedicated VR/gaming PC and keep my current PC as an office PC.

Screenshot_2023-09-23-14-09-34-216_com.tippingcanoe.hukd-edit.jpg

This price includes the upgrades in brackets. Works out just under 700 euro with delivery to Derry. I know nothing about Palicomp though. Seems like a great price for the spec.

jj880 · 24-09-2023 8:35am

Just noticed there is no CPU cooler on that Palicomp offer as included in your recommendations. Will have to research 1 to add.

EDIT: They do ship a CPU cooler included in the price. Super.

GPU Upgrade from GTX 970 For PCVR

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