Question Request for feedback on build for wireless PC VR gaming

[mrcet007]

Dear All, Looking for feedback on build, have no experience with PC building before.

Objective

* Build VR Gaming PC for wireless gaming with Quest 3. Also occastional QHD gaming on flat monitor.
* Should be able to run games using UEVR (like Atomic Heart, Silent Hill) at least 72Hz and at least native resolution of Quest 3 and native PCVR games like Metro Awakening, Half life Alyx etc.
* Should connect wirelessly to Quest 3 using Virtual desktop or wireless steam vr etc. So need WIFI 7
* I wont be regularly upgrading & spending more money on the PC for next 5 years at least.

Please give feedback on part list.
Few burning questions

* Unsure between MSI B850 Gaming plus WIFI , MSI B850 Tomahawk(50 Euro more).
* Only MSI seems to have "Full" Wifi 7 i.e. 320 hz other brands seems to only have 160hz. Correct me if wrong.
* Only considered Lian Li Lancool 207 based on Gamer Nexus calling it the best case below $100. Is there a better choice?
* I might add a higher VRAM(24 GB) but cheaper GPU(intel B770? ) in future to this build for LLM inference. Would above motherboard case and allow adding an extra midrange GPU in the future? If not what should I change?
* Is the RAM compatabile with motherboard and CPU?
* Which one should i choose Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120(regular), SE or EVO? All are just few euros different in price.

My part list - https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/list/FqJRzP

 

[Why_Me]

I don't know enough about VR to answer your questions but I can help trim some fat off your build without hindering quality and performance while sizing up on your SSD.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (€529.00 @ Alternate)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€53.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard: MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (€219.00 @ Azerty)
Memory: *Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (€104.90 @ Megekko)
Storage: *Lexar NM790 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€123.90 @ Megekko)
Video Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (€71.69 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Power Supply: *NZXT C1000 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€149.90 @ Megekko)
Total: €1252.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-27 10:02 CET+0100

 

[mrcet007]

I don't know enough about VR to answer your questions but I can help trim some fat off your build without hindering quality and performance while sizing up on your SSD.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (€529.00 @ Alternate)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€53.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard: MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (€219.00 @ Azerty)
Memory: *Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (€104.90 @ Megekko)
Storage: *Lexar NM790 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€123.90 @ Megekko)
Video Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (€71.69 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Power Supply: *NZXT C1000 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€149.90 @ Megekko)
Total: €1252.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-27 10:02 CET+0100

Thanks!
1. Could you please help understand why montec air 903 instead of Lian Li Lancool 207?
2. For 6 euros cheaper I see the EVO version of Phantom Spirit 120 being available? What's the difference other than RGB? does EVO have same or better performance than SE and normal non SE version?
3. Is B850 gaming plus wifi a widely used MB or should I upgrade to tomahawk version for 60 euros more? I don't need better audio codec.

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks!
1. Could you please help understand why montec air 903 instead of Lian Li Lancool 207?
2. For 6 euros cheaper I see the EVO version of Phantom Spirit 120 being available? What's the difference other than RGB? does EVO have same or better performance than SE and normal non SE version?
3. Is B850 gaming plus wifi a widely used MB or should I upgrade to tomahawk version for 60 euros more? I don't need better audio codec.

That Montech case is easier to build in, no difference between those coolers and I wouldn't worry about the audio codec unless you play first person shooters. Then the 4080 audio codec would be an advantage.

https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/product...fi-atx-am5-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi

MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI is hardened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Tuned for better performance by Core boost, memory Boost, Premium Thermal Solution, M.2 Shield Frozr.

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