VR system check

[Chaz]

I've been out of DCS World for a few years due to life and job changes. All settled and looking to hop back in with VR. Will my system hold up?? I'm looking at HTC Vive Pro, Reverb Pro, Pimax or possibly Valve Index.

 

plan to get a 2080 Ti

i7 4790k

32GB DDR3

Multiple SSDs

 

Will the CPU bottleneck?

 

Do I just build a new system to future proof?

 

TIA

Edited July 27, 2019 by Chaz

[Skinnee]

Following as in same position. Nit sure though to invest in 2080TI ,,looking at hp reverb pro.

[BIGNEWY]

I have the same CPU it should be fine, handles my WMR setup without a problem.

[Tinkickef]

I've been out of DCS World for a few years due to life and job changes. All settled and looking to hop back in with VR. Will my system hold up?? I'm looking at HTC Vive Pro, Reverb Pro, Pimax or possibly Valve Index.

 

plan to get a 2080 Ti

i7 4790k

32GB DDR3

Multiple SSDs

 

Will the CPU bottleneck?

 

Do I just build a new system to future proof?

 

TIA

 

You have or will have pretty much the same setup as my old rig (sig below is still the old rig) and it handled both Rift and Reverb fairly well in DCs with high settings on most things

[wormeaten]

Your current configuration will be OK for VR in lower details but don't rush with the upgrade.

First of all your CPU have possible bottleneck for 2080Ti so this upgrade is questionable. Check it first before upgrade to 2080Ti.

Second new AMD RX 5700XT lower the price of 2080Ti already for 200$ so now you can get it for 1000$ but...

AMD will release the 5800 and 5900 series in Q4. This will definitely bring some competition for 2080Ti. At least will force Nvidia to react by lowering prices or releasing something even better in prices and performances. The minimum in way of 2080Ti Super.

 

I know they say no 2080Ti Super but I believe this will be the first answer to 5900XT which should be with higher performances than 2080Ti, finally after 5 years some high-end competition to Nvidia in benefit to us consumers.

 

 

About VR HMD for DCS you got two choices. 600$ HP Reverb or 400$ Rift-S any other HMD is OK but not worth higher price compared what they offer for this money.

HP Reverb offers superior clarity with native 2160x2160 resolution. Best is how this resolution gives you best picture without the need for SS/PD what any other HMD need. Reverb is only HMD who is compared with 1080p 27" monitor experiences in picture clarity. I think this saying all about it.

Rift S has a lower native resolution but it is so balanced and good final experience so can match with much more expensive Vive PRO or Valve Index and all this for JUST 400$. With Rift-S you need SS/PD same as with any other HMD except Reverb so system requirements are simmilar. There is some lower audio solution quality issue but it is easily fixed with 60$ third part earphones for Sony PSVR. So audio is not a problem at all but needs this additional 60$ investmant. Just take this into consideration.

 

 

Your configuration is little above minimum requirements, so you are good to go for HP Reverb or Rift-S now. Wait one more month for Reverb second model with fixed some issues with cables. Right now there are some problems with it but HP is fixing it and they announced a fixed model sometime in the second half of August. Rift-S I think fixed all problems appear on initial release what is normal with new products so don't be discourage buy some reports.

About Rig, wait a little bit more new better options are around the corner.

[Chaz]

Following up on the replies above. I bought a Rift S and EVGA 2080Ti XC Ultra. Pleasantly surprised by the performance so far. using mostly high settings, I'm getting a consistent, smooth 40 fps. However, I do not have the Gulf map yet and I've read it's a bit more graphic intensive.

 

Aside from that, my older computer seems to keep up with the new card. It's eating all of my other non-VR games for lunch without breaking a sweat. GPU temps 35* idle, low 50s under load. It might be overkill, but it should buy me a few more years. I have another week before the return deadline. I am considering buying a friend's used 1080Ti 11GB. Happy so far.

Edited August 9, 2019 by Chaz

[DerekSpeare]

Ryzen 5 3600X

 

 

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html

 

 

14% increase in single thread performance for 70 bucks less monies. Almost double the performance for all cores of the 4790. Passmark is your friend...

 

 

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-3600X-vs-Intel-i7-4790K/3494vs2275

Edited August 11, 2019 by DerekSpeare

[USA_Recon]

Running 1080ti with Reverb - runs great. I do OC my i7 9700.

 

PD 1.0, SS 100%, MSAA 2x looks great, runs great - couldn't be happier.

 

Not sure how much a 2080ti would help - and I got this 1080ti for a good price.

[Harlikwin]

If other guys are using your CPU and say you'll be fine I'd say do it. You can always get the 2080ti, and then upgrade the CPU later and have a top(ish) end system.

 

I'm running a 9700k with 2080ti and the Reverb and it works quite well in VR.