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azisatree

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Hello!
Here's what i'm currently using:

Motherboard: gigabyte 990fxa-ud3
CPU: AMD FX-6300
Cpu cooler: Corsair H60
Power supply: 750w
GPU: 4gb NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM: 8gb ddr3


I'm trying to make the most efficient upgrades to be able to handle VR gaming and of course better overall performance.
I really want to keep my GPU and upgrade everything else if possible.
I have a budget around $500 and I would love some input on what my next steps should be, and what options i have.

Please lend me your knowledge and help a brother out!
Thanks!
 
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justin.m.beauvais
Well, the CPU, motherboard, and RAM would be the upgrade you'll need. The GTX 970 will be ok. PSU will be plenty for any new system you are building.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BwftKB
This would be your optimal AMD based solution with a heaping helping of 16 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 2600, it'll be more CPU than your GTX 970 can handle, giving you the best possible performance out of your graphics card.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/L63gJ8
And this is the obligitory "you'll get higher framerates out of an Intel CPU" build with the same RAM and the i5 8400, still plenty of power but in a blue badge.

Both builds leave you some cash out of your $500 budget for a new case if you want it, but the AMD one gives you more.

The question is...
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Managed to get something oretty decent here. Have a look.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.91 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($123.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $493.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-08 17:29 EDT-0400

I'm assuming here that you'll use whatever storage and case you already have on top of keeping your GPU and PSU.

Note that your GPU is considered a minimum spec for VR.
 
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justin.m.beauvais

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Well, the CPU, motherboard, and RAM would be the upgrade you'll need. The GTX 970 will be ok. PSU will be plenty for any new system you are building.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BwftKB
This would be your optimal AMD based solution with a heaping helping of 16 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 2600, it'll be more CPU than your GTX 970 can handle, giving you the best possible performance out of your graphics card.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/L63gJ8
And this is the obligitory "you'll get higher framerates out of an Intel CPU" build with the same RAM and the i5 8400, still plenty of power but in a blue badge.

Both builds leave you some cash out of your $500 budget for a new case if you want it, but the AMD one gives you more.

The question is if you need storage, in which case, drop to 8GB of RAM and grab a Crucial MX 500 or a Samsung 850 EVO drive.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BftZGG
In that case, this would be what to go for. It doesn't leave much room for a case, but there are plenty of sub-$50 cases that look ok to choose from.
 
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