Question CPU for 4k60 and VR

[DaGamingDragon]

So I'm buying a used 2080ti for a good price. Which means I can go all out for a 9900k. My issue is that I don't plan on over clocking and actually wanna under volt everything to keep the parts cool in a small DIYPC case that I'll fix up to make everything fit. With over clocking out of the way. What processor should I be looking at if I only want to play 4k60 games and get into VR.

 

[Traditore]

i5 8600 if you're up to save some buck. Even with something like 9700k CPU sits at 40% load while gaming, so can opt for something cheaper

 

[sizzling]

I’m not a fan of the i5’s when Ryzen is an option but in this scenario it would do a good job but I just don’t think it has the headroom for the future that Ryzen has. If you have money for the 9900k then it’s the best gaming cpu around. It might help a little with VR where high FPS is important but at 4K you won’t see any material difference than a 8600k or 3600. My options would be 9700k/9900k or 3600/3700.

 

[Dragos Manea]

I would go with a 9900K, ofc for now 9700K is enough but best future proof is 9900K. It is your choice.

 

[EndEffeKt_24]

Ryzen 3700x would be my choice. 65w tdp and PBO makes it a good choice, especially if you are not planning to overclock.

 

[DaGamingDragon]

I got a good deal on a used 2080ti, so I'm able to get a 9900k if I wanted to but I don't plan on over clocking any of my components. I actually plan on under volting my system so that it would run cool but still have stable base clocks and boosts. My question is, what CPU should I be looking at to just get me to play games in 4K 60FPS and be able to play VR games with (I'm not sure yet) the best VT headset. Greatly appreciate some pointers and if you're interested in the build I'll have the parts I'm looking at for my build currently below:

GPU: 2080TI
STORAGE: WD 1tb m.2 SSD
RAM: OLOy 16Gb DDR4 2400
Storage: Mushkin Enhanced Pilot M.2 1tb SSD

 

[DaGamingDragon]

i5 8600 if you're up to save some buck. Even with something like 9700k CPU sits at 40% load while gaming, so can opt for something cheaper

I actually don't know, could the 8600 be under volted if it's not a K chip?

 

[DaGamingDragon]

Ryzen 3700x would be my choice. 65w tdp and PBO makes it a good choice, especially if you are not planning to overclock.

It would come with a cpu cooler but is it silent enough under a gaming load?

 

[DaGamingDragon]

I would go with a 9900K, ofc for now 9700K is enough but best future proof is 9900K. It is your choice.

I've heard it runs hot and I'll be stuffing it into a not well ventilated case. Would under volting it and using a 212 Evo keep it cool enough that I won't hear the fan under a gaming load?

 

[Barty1884]

As you push up in resolution, the CPU actually matters less - within reason

Saying that though, I'd still shoot for a minimum 6 cores...... So, at a minimum I'd look to an i5-9600, 9600K or 9600KF.

 

[EndEffeKt_24]

The stock cooler of the 3700x is adequate from a cooling standpoint but it will be audible. You could try it out and swap for a different cooler down the road.

 

[xxxlun4icexxx]

I got a good deal on a used 2080ti, so I'm able to get a 9900k if I wanted to but I don't plan on over clocking any of my components. I actually plan on under volting my system so that it would run cool but still have stable base clocks and boosts. My question is, what CPU should I be looking at to just get me to play games in 4K 60FPS and be able to play VR games with (I'm not sure yet) the best VT headset. Greatly appreciate some pointers and if you're interested in the build I'll have the parts I'm looking at for my build currently below:

GPU: 2080TI
STORAGE: WD 1tb m.2 SSD
RAM: OLOy 16Gb DDR4 2400
Storage: Mushkin Enhanced Pilot M.2 1tb SSD

Those are 2 opposite spectrums. the former task doesn't require much cpu horsepower. But once you get into VR headsets, you're going to need some cpu power, most likely higher than an undervolted i5. You need to push high refresh rates for VR.

If you have the money I'd just opt for a powerful cpu to pair well with a 2080ti. As long as your case has adequate airflow/cooling you'll be fine. Regardless of whether it's an undervolted i5 or a 9900k, if your DIY case doesn't have good airflow, it's going to run warm.

just my .02

 

[DaGamingDragon]

Those are 2 opposite spectrums. the former task doesn't require much cpu horsepower. But once you get into VR headsets, you're going to need some cpu power, most likely higher than an undervolted i5. You need to push high refresh rates for VR.

If you have the money I'd just opt for a powerful cpu to pair well with a 2080ti. As long as your case has adequate airflow/cooling you'll be fine. Regardless of whether it's an undervolted i5 or a 9900k, if your DIY case doesn't have good airflow, it's going to run warm.

just my .02

I'm not sure if VR taxes the CPU a lot but if it does I might need to step up the cooling and case. If I really want it silent anyway I might as well just spend a little more. Any VR headset you recommend in the future tho?

 

[xxxlun4icexxx]

I'm not sure if VR taxes the CPU a lot but if it does I might need to step up the cooling and case. If I really want it silent anyway I might as well just spend a little more. Any VR headset you recommend in the future tho?

I'd wait on a headset right now. They're getting better, but aren't "quite" there yet. I have an oculus cv1, and even though i love it, you can tell they have a ways to go. I'd give it maybe another year and see whats out. I think the best all around one currently out is the vive pro. Bumped up resolution reduces the screen door effect but you still see pixels. If I had to get one right now I'd get that, but I'm going to wait for one more gen to come out.

There's some stand alone options like the Oculus Quest you could look into as well.

 

[DaGamingDragon]

I'd wait on a headset right now. They're getting better, but aren't "quite" there yet. I have an oculus cv1, and even though i love it, you can tell they have a ways to go. I'd give it maybe another year and see whats out. I think the best all around one currently out is the vive pro. Bumped up resolution reduces the screen door effect but you still see pixels. If I had to get one right now I'd get that, but I'm going to wait for one more gen to come out.

There's some stand alone options like the Oculus Quest you could look into as well.

What about the one steam is releasing. I was thinking of getting that since it looks like it'll be the most advanced I think.

 

[xxxlun4icexxx]

What about the one steam is releasing. I was thinking of getting that since it looks like it'll be the most advanced I think.

The valve index? I'm not familiar with it. A quick search I see it has the same resolution as the vive pro but a much higher refresh rate. I'd check the reviews. Maybe that's your best bet.

 

[DaGamingDragon]

The valve index? I'm not familiar with it. A quick search I see it has the same resolution as the vive pro but a much higher refresh rate. I'd check the reviews. Maybe that's your best bet.

Bet thanks a lot. I might consider getting the 9900k then. If the CPU needs to be stronger for a higher refresh rate VR headset. Thanks a lot.

 

[xxxlun4icexxx]

Bet thanks a lot. I might consider getting the 9900k then. If the CPU needs to be stronger for a higher refresh rate VR headset. Thanks a lot.

No problem. Hope everything works out.