My new PC - VR-optimised!
4.10.2016
Translation: machine translated
My PC was getting on in years anyway, so after many years of abstinence from PC tinkering, I decided to build a PC from scratch again - so that I could use my virtual reality glasses in top quality!
When more graphics-intensive games were released for my VR glasses, such as "Project Cars", "Trials on Tatooine" (fending off blaster shots with a lightsaber in VR is a dream come true for Star Wars fans) and "VR Funhouse" from Nvidia, I was naturally delighted. However, my PC and my stomach were less happy. Why? Virtual reality only has a "reality" effect on the brain if the movements appear 100% fluid. Otherwise it leads to really unpleasant jerks and a sinking feeling in the stomach. Similar to a taxi journey after a night out drinking. So new hardware was needed.
My PC was getting on in years anyway, which is why I decided to build a PC from scratch again after many years of abstinence. It had to be able to cope with today's VR games, be future-proof and allow me to enjoy most of the latest non-VR games in 4k. Then I said to myself, "if I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it" and added water cooling to my list. This is what came out of it:
Components
Casing and cooling
The Alphacool Eisbecher expansion tank is no longer available. I took the fan from my old PC, even with lighting thanks to the LED, and I also used these products:
Masterkleer 16/10mm,
Aqua Computer Double Protect Ultra,
Alphacool 16/10mm icicle G1/4 - six pack,
EKWB EK-AF angled 90 degrees G1/4 inchAlphacool Ice Wing G1/4 square - Acetal
And because I've already pulled out my credit card, I thought I might as well buy some new peripherals:
My new PC purrs like a kitten and delivers the desired performance. What do you think of my setup? Would you have made a different decision regarding individual components?
More about my experiences with my VR glasses at this link:
And yes, our CIO also put together a new PC this year. You can find his setup at this link:
Header image: The finished PC with water cooling. Because the GTX-1070 is relatively long, the expansion tank was initially still in the way. With additional holes it could be moved closer to the radiator on the right.
Roy Sonderegger
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roy.sonderegger@digitecgalaxus.chI came into contact with the gaming world early on. Growing up with Gameboy, SNES and Star Wars tapes, Luke, Link and Ark (I still lose my senses from them... #insiderjoke) were my heroes. Later I was influenced by more "western" titles like Baldur's Gate or Gothic, until I finally discovered Halo and Call of Duty. The Duron 700 MHz CPU was given to me as a birthday present, until I wasted it due to lack of knowledge and overclock craze. Meanwhile I have also played on some small to very big stages in Switzerland, because I discovered a second big passion with music.