While waiting for the Oculus equipment to arrive, I determined my menagerie of computers fall short of the requirements for developing VR software.
So....the new software development station will be as follows:
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Cooler Master Trooper (Rev. 2) Cases SGC-5000-KWN1 Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMG5KD8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Now includes highly requested windowed side panel
- The first full tower chassis with two 90 degrees rotatable 4-in-3 HDD modules
- The first with an easy-to-carry handle, and hidden tool box for storing private goods
- Easily removable dust filters on intakes
- A built-in fan controller for cool or quiet operation
- Supports up to 14 hard drives for future upgrades
- Convenient external 2.5" HDD/SSD X-dock
Bundle: GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-GAMING 7 + Core i7 6700K (4 x 4.0GHz) + 32GB DDR4 2133MHz Memory
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018UVC8NW/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Bundle Includes: Retail GIGABYTE Motherboard, Retail Intel CPU, 4 x 8GB DDR4 Memory
- Intel Z170 Express Chipset, 4 x DDR4 Memory Slots (Max 64GB), 8 x SATA3, 2 x M.2
- 9x USB 3.0; 4x USB 2.0; 1 x HDMI; Gigabit; Gigabit
- Intel Core i7 6700K Quad-Core CPU, 8 MB Cache, Intel HD Graphics 530
- Components Arrive Fully Assembled & Pre-Tested
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card (STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING)
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- 1835 MHz Boost Clock with Super Alloy Power II Delivery
- Aura RGB Lighting on both shroud and back plate
- New ASUS Fan Connect provides dual 4-pin GPU-controlled PWM fan headers
- Direct CU III with 0dB fan technology and patented wing-blade fans
- 4K and VR Ready with dual HDMI 2.0 ports to simultaneously connect headset & monitor
Noctua CPU Cooler [NH-U12S]
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- NH-U12S is the latest version of Noctua award-winning NH-U12 coolers; 1st introduced in 2005,NH-U series has become a standard choice for premium quality quiet CPU coolers n won more than 400 awards n recommended by leading int'l hardware webs n magazines
- With only 45mm fin depth,NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even w/ 2 fans installed; This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets n guarantees 100% compatibility w/ tall heatspreaders/optional memory fans
- Standing 158mm tall, NH-U12S is short enuf to fit most modern mid-/high-end tower cases; Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on standard ATX/Micro-ATX motherboards
- Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications n thoUSAnds of enthusiasts worldwide, Noctua's premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure,excellent heatsink performance n surprising quietness of operation
- The NF-F12 120mm fan supplied with the NH-U12S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the mainboard; In addition, the max; fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation
- For user who want to achieve even better performance by adding a 2nd/optional NF-F12 fan to create a push/pull setup,NH-U12S includes fan clips n extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads
- Supporting Intel LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011 and AMD (AM3+, AM2+, FM1, FM2), the SecuFirm mounting included with the NH-U12S guarantees perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.
- Complying with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-U12S can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided by Noctua free of charge.
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2, 80+ PLATINUM 750W , Fully Modular , EVGA ECO Mode, 10 Year Warranty , Includes FREE Power On Self Tester, Power Supply 220-P2-0750-X1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010HWDP48/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- EVGA 750 P2 - "Platinum Performance"
- EVGA's 24/7 Technical Support
- 80 PLUS Platinum certified, with 92% (115VAC) / 94% (220VAC~240VAC) efficiency or higher under typical loads
- Fan Size / Bearing: 140mm Double Ball Bearing
- Highest quality Japanese brand capacitors ensure longterm reliability
- NVIDIA SLI & AMD Crossfire Ready
- Unbeatable 10 Year Warranty and unparalleled EVGA Customer Support
- Heavyduty protections, including OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), and SCP (Short Circuit Protection)
SanDisk Ultra II 480GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) with Read Up To 550MB/s- SDSSDHII-480G-G25
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8ABFX6/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Sequential Read 550MB/s; Sequential Write 500MB/s
- SanDisk's nCache 2.0 technology delivers enhanced speed and endurance
- NCQ support manages queue length for better multitasking and workload management
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZSHDJ4O/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cooler Master Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle (Blue Edition)
- Blue LED backlighting on keyboard and mouse
- Specially designed keys for enhanced durability and tactile feedback
- Ergonomic, ultra-low profile keyboard and mouse
- Laser-etched and grip coated keycaps
- Dedicated multimedia keys for controlling volume and music
- 2,000 DPI mouse with 3 preset levels (1000, 1600, 2000)
- Rubber side pads for improved stability
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