3080 VR Spec

[gavmac]

Hello all,

The main reason for this build is for VR. Budget is ~£2000. I'd really like to try and get in a 3080 within this budget although I'm sure you'll all keep me right if that's achievable!

All comments and questions welcome

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
250GB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H80i V2 Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 24 to 26 working days
Price: £1,951.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/5tNFH3T2jA/

 

[jamiephillips909]

may i ask what monitor this system will be paired up with ?

 

[gavmac]

may i ask what monitor this system will be paired up with

Good question and tbh I'm not quite sure, yet. That was something I was going to ask recommendations for.

Taking a punt I'd say something along the lines of 4K with 144Hz? Although open to suggestions if this wouldn't be a good choice.

 

[Gavras]

You need to increase your PSU and also cooling.

Your storage seems a bit odd, would be fitting an M.2 Gen 4 drive or at least a gen 3 500gb.

 

[AgentCooper]

This optimised spec takes you a wee bit over two grand but the extra spend is well worth it...

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 24 to 26 working days
Price: £2,057.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/M9DJ!HrtJq/

 

[gavmac]

This optimised spec takes you a wee bit over two grand but the extra spend is well worth it...

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 24 to 26 working days
Price: £2,057.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/M9DCJ!HrtJq/

Thanks. Wrt RAM, is there much of a difference between 3000 & 3200Mhz?

 

[AgentCooper]

Thanks. Wrt RAM, is there much of a difference between 3000 & 3200Mhz?

AMD processors love fast RAM, I’d have ideally gone for 2X8GB 3600MHz 🙂

 

[jamiephillips909]

Good question and tbh I'm not quite sure, yet. That was something I was going to ask recommendations for.

Taking a punt I'd say something along the lines of 4K with 144Hz? Although open to suggestions if this wouldn't be a good choice.

4k 144hz monitor will set you back about £800 so just factor that into your budget i was shocked at the price of them aswell !

 

[jamiephillips909]

AMD processors love fast RAM, I’d have ideally gone for 2X8GB 3600MHz 🙂

is 4 x 8 3600mhz still a no go area ?

 

[AgentCooper]

is 4 x 8 3600mhz still a no go area ?

Not sure, looks like the ROG Strix motherboards may potentially have had an update that solves it but I’m not confident pushing it just yet.

 

[gavmac]

AMD processors love fast RAM, I’d have ideally gone for 2X8GB 3600MHz 🙂

Perfect, thanks.

Not sure, looks like the ROG Strix motherboards may potentially have had an update that solves it but I’m not confident pushing it just yet.

Do you think the 3080 is correct for this build or would an AMD card be better?

 

[Gavras]

4k 144hz monitor will set you back about £800 so just factor that into your budget i was shocked at the price of them aswell !

It’s one of those areas I believe a number of 3080 / 3090 owners do not research enough, then end up with cheap screens due to cash spent on card.

@gavmac review here on 3080 v 6800.

VR Wars: The RX 6800 XT vs. the RTX 3080 – 15 VR Games Performance benchmarked

VR Wars: The RX 6800 XT vs. the RTX 3080 – 15 Games Performance benchmarked using the Vive Pro This review presents a fifteen-game VR ... Read more

babeltechreviews.com

 

[ubuysa]

It’s one of those areas I believe a number of 3080 / 3090 owners do not research enough, then end up with cheap screens due to cash spent on card.

@gavmac review here on 3080 v 6800.

VR Wars: The RX 6800 XT vs. the RTX 3080 – 15 VR Games Performance benchmarked

VR Wars: The RX 6800 XT vs. the RTX 3080 – 15 Games Performance benchmarked using the Vive Pro This review presents a fifteen-game VR ... Read more

babeltechreviews.com

TBH I think there are more than one two 'gear freaks' who just want to be able to say they have a 3080/3090 to impress their mates.....

 

[Martinr36]

TBH I think there are more than one two 'gear freaks' who just want to be able to say they have a 3080/3090 to impress their mates.....

Yeah, I think you are probably right

 

[Gavras]

TBH I think there are more than one two 'gear freaks' who just want to be able to say they have a 3080/3090 to impress their mates.....

Definitely.

All we can do is but advise and try to have individuals buy balanced systems with sensible cash budget.

 

[jamiephillips909]

Perfect, thanks.

Do you think the 3080 is correct for this build or would an AMD card be better?

i still think nvidia have the edge this generation and due to past driver support i'm not overly keen on amd gpu's a 3080 is fine if you have a monitor to match it or your in the process of having a monitor that will match it otherwise its a bit of a waste of money 1440p 144hz a 3070 is a good recommendation. 4kgaming = 3080

 

[jamiephillips909]

i still think nvidia have the edge this generation and due to past driver support i'm not overly keen on amd gpu's a 3080 is fine if you have a monitor to match it or your in the process of having a monitor that will match it otherwise its a bit of a waste of money 1440p 144hz a 3070 is a good recommendation. 4kgaming = 3080

i think of it like ok i can afford a 3080 thats great ill have a fantastic gpu but to fit it into my budget im going to have to go for a cheaper motherboard lower ram minimum required power supply cheaper case. Then in 4-5 years time i want to upgrade oh no !!!! my base build was sub par because i needed to get a 3080 in there !!! . A strong base build is far more important then the gpu especially when you dont have a monitor to make use of the gpu ! the spec agent cooper has done is a solid base build with a 3080 in it

 

[SpyderTracks]

If it was me looking for VR, I'd go for the 3080...unless it's a low-end VR unit of course. VR is only going to become more demanding as it becomes even more ppular (much like games are becoming more demanding due to increasing graphics etc)

I would agree with @Nursemorph entirely.

VR is very quickly becoming more and more demanding, and to keep the framerates above 90 going forward, it's the one time I would be happy overspeccing the GPU.

VR games are progressing in their capabilities and graphical performance so quickly since the release of Half Life: Alyx which showed what was actually possible. That has set the standard for others to follow.

Games like FS2020, HL:A and Elite Dangerous really need some oomf and I expect there will be more and more games that leverage that power in the near future.

VR is at a really exciting time atm. It's exploding!