I want to upgrade to VR. My current specs are: i5 4690 3.5 GHz, GPU: GTX 960, Ram: Corsair vengeance 16 gb ram, MOBO: AsRock Z97 Pro 3, I have a ST315003 41AS SCSI HDD 7200 rpm and it is windows 10. I have a fairly okay system, but it runs pretty slow for how okay that it is. I would think that it would be faster. The hard drive is from my old computer and I figured since it is 7200 rpm that it would be faster but someone suggested that it is failing. Can anyone provide any insight into that? To become VR ready, I want to get a gtx 1070, a new cpu cooler since mine runs kind of hot with the stock cooler, and an ssd for the OS and a new HDD if needed. Any insight into my predicament is greatly appreciated.
Wanting to upgrade PC for VR help please!
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The0nlyGamer
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To get your computer VR ready you would only need to buy a new GPU, as for your computer becoming sluggish you have your HDD to blame. I would pick up a 1070, a 256gb or 512gb SSD and a better air cooler like the CRYORIG H7. For the GPU I would recommend a non-reference cooler to reduce noise and for SSDs the 850evo series is a good mix of speed, reliability, and cost.
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The only thing you need to buy is a new GPU to be VR ready. Your HDD doesn't need to be replaced either. An SSD will make your computer much snappier and you can use it in addition to your HDD. A new CPU cooler will be less noisy and perform better but you don't need a new one.
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That value for reallocated sectors is normal for an old drive. That being said it is an old drive, you don't have to get a new one but while you're upgrading your system it might not be a bad idea.
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