New to building PCs, so I need some help with a VR/Family build (Includes List)

[CodySir]

At the moment, I haven't ordered any parts and I've used a website to figure a parts list and price range. My max budget for the PC is $1200, but I want to scale that list down to about $850 or less if I can while maintaining quality. My build baseline question is "Can it run Half-Life Alyx?"

I should note that my brothers (James and David) also gave their input on what sort of parts I need and I've been recommended videos to watch and pay attention to, most of them for a guy called Joey Delgado. I just want complete picture on what I should do.

This is the Design/Parts Document I put together, taking into account what I want Vs. what I've found so far. I also decided to include my Laptop specs to give you an Idea of what I'm used to.
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My Laptop Specs|
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Computer Information:
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model: VivoBook 15 ASUS Laptop X570UD
Form Factor: Laptop
No Touch Input Detected (No Touchscreen)

Processor Information:
CPU Vendor: GenuineIntel
CPU Brand: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz
CPU Family: 0x6
CPU Model: 0x8e
CPU Stepping: 0xa
CPU Type: 0x0
Speed: 1992 Mhz
8 logical processors
4 physical processors
HyperThreading: Supported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Unsupported
SSE41: Supported
SSE42: Supported
AES: Supported
AVX: Supported
AVX2: Supported
AVX512F: Unsupported
AVX512PF: Unsupported
AVX512ER: Unsupported
AVX512CD: Unsupported
AVX512VNNI: Unsupported
SHA: Unsupported
CMPXCHG16B: Supported
LAHF/SAHF: Supported
PrefetchW: Unsupported

Operating System Version:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
NTFS: Supported

Video Card:
Driver: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX Driver Name: nvldumd.dll
Driver Version: 26.21.14.4145
DirectX Driver Version: 26.21.14.4145
Driver Date: 11 26 2019
OpenGL Version: 4.6
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
VendorID: 0x10de
DeviceID: 0x1c8d
Revision: 0xa1
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Desktop Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Primary Display Size: 13.54" x 7.60" (15.51" diag)
34.4cm x 19.3cm (39.4cm diag)
Primary Bus: PCI Express 4x
Primary VRAM: 2047 MB
Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x 8x

Sound card:
Audio device: Speakers (Realtek High Definitition)

Memory:
RAM: 8074 Mb

VR Hardware:
VR Headset: None detected (Most likely not Compatible)

Miscellaneous:
UI Language: English
Media Type: Undetermined
Total Hard Disk Space Available: 1196988 Mb
Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 153309 Mb
OS Install Date: Dec 31 1969 (Nice Default Date)
Game Controller: None detected (Uses Bluetooth)

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Half-Life Alyx Minimum Requirements|
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OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM

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Ideal PC Specs (James Input)| ____________________________________________
Note: James also has a VR-ready PC and used similar specs for a secondary build in |
his home for a close friend. |
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Operating System: Windows 10
Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z390-A (no wi-fi)
Video Proccessor: coffeelake i5-9600K LGA1151 Overclock
RAM: 32GB ________
Graphics Card: Ryze RX590 or GTX 1660
SSD: Samsung 8502-ZO
Power Block: 650W Gold power supply by EVGA
Case:
VR Headset: Oculus Rift S/w Controllers
Controller Inputs: Bluetooth Xinput (XBOX) Controller, 4 (Minimum) USB-A Ports for wired controllers
Wi-Fi Enabled
Bluetooth Enabled
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Part Picker Reccomendation (David/James input)|
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CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooling: EVGA CLC 240 74.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2133 CL13 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 600 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
OS: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor

Price: $1127.79 + $399.99 64GB Oculus Rift S

[ericcui1]

Get a Ryzen 3600 and B450 motherboard should save you a good chunk of money.

[ericcui1]

Here is a build list to give you some idea. Just under $1000.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kpcTK4

[CodySir]

Originally posted by ericcui1:

Here is a build list to give you some idea. Just under $1000.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kpcTK4

Seems affordable enough, but I think we could go cheaper in the graphics card department. What do you think of the Ryze RX590 or GTX 1660?

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Dont go cheap with the graphics card for VR unless you want to ride the vomit comet.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Phbhf9

[ericcui1]

Originally posted by CodySir:

Originally posted by ericcui1:

Here is a build list to give you some idea. Just under $1000.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kpcTK4

Seems affordable enough, but I think we could go cheaper in the graphics card department. What do you think of the Ryze RX590 or GTX 1660?

If you must choose between the two, go with GTX1660. But they are kinda at the minimum required for Half-Life Alyx, not really ideal. What about RX 5600 XT? It's at least GTX 1660Ti performance, most of the time more close to RTX2060.
I personally would rather cope with a 4C8T CPU (for example R3 3300X) than cheap out on graphics card.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Forget GTX 1660, it`s older tech with slower GDDR5 memory, if you want to go cheaper then at least GTX 1660 Super that has faster GDDR6 memory.

[CodySir]

Okay, so go big or go home on the graphics card is what I'm hearing. Got it.

I noticed that you both didn't add a cooling system to your builds. I'm guessing the case comes with a basic fan?

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Originally posted by CodySir:

I noticed that you both didn't add a cooling system to your builds. I'm guessing the case comes with a basic fan?

CPU comes with a stock cooler with thermal paste applied in the box.

[ericcui1]

Originally posted by CodySir:

Okay, so go big or go home on the graphics card is what I'm hearing. Got it.

I noticed that you both didn't add a cooling system to your builds. I'm guessing the case comes with a basic fan?

Stock cooler is usable. If you prefer quieter, a $20 cooler is all you need. Case also comes with two fans.

[CodySir]

I'm going to put some of the videos James recommended to me in this comment to get everyone on the same page here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ujnl1_hW0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfIhXh715-A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJrUFBLTdtE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9adXzJyfPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBk2_yB2TUU

[ericcui1]

This is more relevent now I think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFfORL6oawM

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

This stuff is either outdated or too weak for VR.

[CodySir]

Originally posted by Rumpelcrutchskin:

This stuff is either outdated or too weak for VR.

I noticed. The $600 dollar build might as well be my laptop.

[Tiberius]

For vr, i wouldnt consider any gpu with less than 8gb of vram

[CodySir]

Ok, Me and David took the afternoon and decided to get either this type of machine or a Pre-built with similar specs. If I buy the Pre-built now, I get $50 off, or else $20 off later.

CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Storage: Silicon Power A55 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive + Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X Video Card
Case: Cougar Panzer Max ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
Price: $1306.65