VR on HTPC

[Tommy Rayburn]

I need to upgrade my mobo, processor, and Vid (like everyone else in the VR forum) but keeping in mind size and space since it is going in a HTPC system.

It is a full ATX box, but the space is tight.

 

[weberdarren97]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Vortex Plus 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $912.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-27 14:54 EDT-0400

I went with the 6600 instead of the 6600K because of the difference in the TDP, the 6600 produces less heat and therefore runs quieter, better for a home theater PC.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

with a 6600, you could step down to a B150 just fine.

also the Rx 480 should be a decent VR card as well

 

[weberdarren97]

with a 6600, you could step down to a B150 just fine.

also the Rx 480 should be a decent VR card as well

I agree on the thought of the B150 chipset. I just didn't want to suggest it and then have a moderator tell me it wasn't enough for the use scenario and then OP be unhappy... I also agree on the Rx 480, with reservations, it looks promising but I have yet to see performance benchmarks.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

B150 is plenty for the usage. unless you plan to overclock, have multiple GPUs, or more than an M.2 + 4 SATA drives, B150 is ideal