[SOLVED] Micro PC for strictly HTC Vive

[larsv8]

Hello,

I am looking for a build to put in our living room to run our HTC Vive (1st gen). I have limited space, so I would prefer a micro build if possible. PC will likely be in an enclosed space so good cooling would be ideal. Budget is flexible, but since it is of limited use, would like to keep it under $1000 USD, or cheaper if you. I do have a Microcenter near me, if that is helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[g-unit1111]

This is a little bit over budget but should be a solid system that can fit anywhere:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($124.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card ($403.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($82.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1034.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-21 01:39 EST-0500

 

[larsv8]

This is a little bit over budget but should be a solid system that can fit anywhere:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($124.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card ($403.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($82.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1034.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-21 01:39 EST-0500

Thank you!

I was giving it some more thought and considered upgrading my main gaming PC GPU, which would free up my
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG Strix Graphics Card. Would that card fit in this build in place of the 5700XT?

 

[g-unit1111]

Thank you!

I was giving it some more thought and considered upgrading my main gaming PC GPU, which would free up my
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG Strix Graphics Card. Would that card fit in this build in place of the 5700XT?

Yeah that would be a major upgrade over a 5700XT. For sure.

 

[larsv8]

Yeah that would be a major upgrade over a 5700XT. For sure.

But will it fit in the tiny case with all that other mini hardware??

 

[OllympianGamer]

Check out the fractal core 500, I've got one with a 3900x, 120mm water cooler, 2080 duke and theres still room left if I wanted to add any extra case fans or anything. It's ridiculously cool and quite.

 

[g-unit1111]

But will it fit in the tiny case with all that other mini hardware??

That would depend on the dimensions of the card, but the case I recommended should be able to house triple fan cards.

 

[larsv8]

Thanks all, went with g units parts list, sub in my old 1080, used the fractal core 500.

Perfect for my needs.