There is no doubt that virtual reality is the latest and most interesting technology. It can completely change the video game and movie viewing experience. Many friends want to experience it. However, the problem at hand is that even if you are determined to spend at least 4,000 yuan to buy an Oculus Rift (official website, non-purchasing), you need a mid- to high-end PC that can run a virtual reality platform.
Although some "VR Ready" PCs have appeared in the market, the price is relatively expensive. At the same time, some of these models are only able to support, and do not represent the ability to achieve superior virtual reality games. So, if we want to DIY a virtual reality PC, how much budget do we need? The answer is: 5,500 yuan is enough.
Optimal configuration
Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have similar hardware requirements and require at least Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 4300 processor, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics card, and Windows 7 (64-bit) for system requirements. Or higher.
Based on a combination of minimum configuration requirements, performance and price/performance, foreign media Mashable attempts to build a virtual reality PC at the lowest cost. In the end, the total price is 767 US dollars (about 5033 yuan, excluding tax), and the price of these hardware in the domestic electricity needs about 5,500 yuan, the main configuration includes:
· Processor: AMD FX 8350 4.0GHz eight core (about 1200 yuan)
· Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 frequency single 8GB (about 190 yuan)
· Graphics card: Sapphire AMD Radeon R9 390 4G (about 2,500 yuan)
· Hard disk: Kingston 120GB SSD SATA3 (about 290 yuan)
· Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming (about 800 yuan)
· Power supply: Corsair 600W CX600M (about 500 yuan)
The above total price is 5480 yuan. If you buy at different e-commerce or retailers, the overall price should be even lower. However, peripherals and operating systems such as chassis, mouse and keyboard, and monitors need to be purchased separately.
More affordable than mainstream desktop ones
So, is this customized solution more affordable than the brand-in-one machine? The answer is yes. For example, the ASUS G20 that supports VR Ready starts at $9,600. Although the processor is the Core i7-4790, the graphics card is only the Nvidia GTX960, which is obviously less than the AMD Radeon R9 390. Even the 13,000 yuan model is only equipped with GTX 970, and the GTX 980 version requires about 18,000 yuan.
a('show4');Another famous high-end gaming PC is the alien Area 51, the price range is between 30,000 yuan and 78,000 yuan, the entry version is only equipped with GTX 970 graphics card, just the virtual reality configuration of the entry, compared to AMD R390 still has a certain gap. Obviously, the above DIY configuration version is much more cost-effective.
Of course, the brand machine also has some inherent advantages, such as plug-and-play, after-sales service is more perfect, but in general, for users who generally have a little computer knowledge, DIY a mid-range virtual reality PC is actually not very difficult. And can enjoy better performance and affordable price.
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