Input on a budget VR Rig?

[zachamo]

Greetings Geniuses, Gurus, and everyone else!

Long time reader, first time poster.. Looking for thoughts on this build -- intended primarily for VR: https/ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/zachamo/saved/#view=6HfxrH

Let me know what you think! Any recommendations?

Cheers
Z

 

[Sakkura]

Pretty nice build, not sure I'd call it budget but maybe I'm just poor.

The power supply is not so good quality (though it's kinda neat it has VR in the product code). Might consider a cheaper and higher quality Corsair CX550M, or the CX650M if you want more room for upgrades.

The hybrid hard drive is pretty pricey for what you get. I'd just pick a regular HDD, and then add a separate SSD if the budget allows. Or you can skip it for now and add it later when you have the money.

 

[zachamo]

Sweet, thanks for the input! VR & Budget don't quite go hand-in-hand, and when the headset costs nearly as much as the computer, it's hard to justify being too stingy.

So you're not a fan of EVGA -- I'd hoped they'd make okay PSUs.. Have had issues with Corsair under-delivering before, but could just be a one-off. Easy enough to switch - thanks for the tip.

Would love to have an SSD, but looking for some benefit of SSD without the cost.. Will consider switching it out for a non-hybrid.

Thanks again

 

[Sakkura]

EVGA has some great PSUs, the NEX G1 just isn't one of them.