New Build Help?

[1728danny]

I have a budget of around $2,000 and I have some preferences. I would like to fit in a VR headset into this budget, however I do not know if the oculus or the vive is better :/. Also I do not mind a prebuilt as long as it is a good deal, and i wont lose too much to pre-built markup. Any help would be appreciated, THANKS!

 

[Bob125484]

Your build can start with i7 8700K for $330 on Ebay. Not sure when the deal ends.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372197946815?afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true

 

[WildCard999]

I'd get this PC.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070-1tb-hard-drive-epic-silver/6155310.p?skuId=6155310
With the Oculus.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/oculus-rift-touch-virtual-reality-headset-bundle-for-compatible-windows-pcs/5989502.p?skuId=5989502

 

[dark_lord69]

I have a budget of around $2,000 and I have some preferences. I would like to fit in a VR headset into this budget, however I do not know if the oculus or the vive is better :/. Also I do not mind a prebuilt as long as it is a good deal, and i wont lose too much to pre-built markup. Any help would be appreciated, THANKS!

Many pre-built systems (from major brands) are seriously lacking in the video card department.
There are some gaming brands that know what video cards gamers want in their PC's.
IBUYPOWER
Falcon Northwest
CyberPower
MSI

Since the price of the Vive Pro is so high (expected to be $799) I recommend the Oculus Rift.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k7sz8K
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k7sz8K/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($167.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($98.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax - ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.36 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1644.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-19 10:27 EST-0500


This one has a prior gen CPU, with no SSD and less storage but a lower price.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omen-by-hp-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070-1tb-hard-drive-brushed-aluminum/5759917.p?skuId=5759917

 

[lakimens]

Couldn't fully fit the Oculus without major drawbacks. Major drawbacks being no SSD or a lower CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($87.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($754.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1745.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-19 11:22 EST-0500

 

[1728danny]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from 1728danny : "I have a budget of around 2G for a system, how should I spend It?"

My budget for a new system / peripherals is roughly 2 grand, how should I spend this money? I would like a PC that can last a while without being upgraded. Help me out, and go wild.

 

[1728danny]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from 1728danny : "I have a 2k budget for a PC"

So, I want to get a new PC, but since the cost to build is so expensive, I was hoping someone will help me find a good pre-built for the price. Also if any peripherals can get fit into this budget, that would be cool too.

So, I want to get a new PC, but since the cost to build is so expensive, I was hoping someone will help me find a good pre-built for the price. Also if any peripherals can get fit into this budget, that would be cool too.

Which peripherals are necessary?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883230274 has some serious muscle with a 7800K and a 1080.

So, I want to get a new PC, but since the cost to build is so expensive, I was hoping someone will help me find a good pre-built for the price. Also if any peripherals can get fit into this budget, that would be cool too.

Which peripherals are necessary?

None are necessary, but if there are any good ones on sale or something, that would be cool. But none are NEEDED.

 

[rgd1101]

Read the forum rule. keep it in 1 thread. don't spam the forum

 

[1728danny]

Read the forum rule. keep it in 1 thread. don't spam the forum

I really don't know how to really navigate or ask questions on this forum, just using it for people to help me :/ sorry if I was spamming, didn't realize that was a thing.

 

[ingtar33]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from 1728danny : "Help me pick a new PC in a $2k budget"

I have a roughly $2,000 budget, give or take some from either side, and I was wondering what is the BEST pc I can get for this price. Also, a new set of headphones/standalone mic are needed, if they don't interfere with the performance of the pc. thanks!.

bad time to buy/build a pc. the price of graphics cards is insane right now thanks to crypto-miners. IF you can even find them. all the top end graphics cards available right now are going for 2 to 3 times their MSRP.

I'd shelve plans for a few months. RYZEN2 is coming out in march, and Nvidia's Volta is coming out in Q2 sometime, I would sit back and wait for the crypto-mining craze to burn out a bit, and graphics cards become available again.