I'm in the process of upgrading my low-end PC and have already installed a pretty powerful 7700 XT GPU. However, I'm still using an older Ryzen 7 2700 CPU. I'm planning to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5700X 3D once I have the budget. I'm eager to get back into VR gaming but I can only afford either a Meta Quest VR headset or the new CPU right now. My concern is how much my current CPU is limiting the performance of my GPU and if getting the VR headset first is a bad idea. Would love some advice on this!
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Your 2700 is definitely holding back your 7700 XT more than a bit. It might not just be the FPS that's a problem, but also frame time consistency, which is really bad for VR. If you're aiming for a good VR experience, upgrading your CPU first would be the way to go.
I upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 7 2700X to a Ryzen 7 5800X, and I saw a significant boost in frame rates—like 50-100 FPS in games! If you’re facing stutters and setting issues now, investing in a new CPU will solve most of those problems. Definitely worth it for me!
I'd say get the 5700X now since it's reasonably priced. The 5700X 3D is a great CPU, but it currently feels overpriced. You’ll get good performance boosting from the 5700X, and then you can think about upgrading to VR!
Honestly, you should prioritize the CPU upgrade. The Ryzen 7 2700 is going to struggle to keep up with your 7700 XT, which means you're likely not getting the FPS you could be for a smooth VR experience. A consistent frame rate is crucial for VR, and a slow CPU can really mess that up.
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