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What is an equivalent processor that is compatible with my PC?

Firebug160
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I have a CyberpowerPC and an AMD processor that is not up to the requirements the oculus proposes. I recently bought the recommended Intel processor and it wasn't compatible with my PC (the AMD one has protruding pins while the Intel one simply has contacts, hence the problem). Is there and what is a processor that I can buy that can handle the rift and is compatible with my PC?
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Denspion
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I have an AMD FX 8350 which was tested and put on a list of compatible CPUs though the rift tells me everytime that my PC doesn't meet requirements only because their database only contains a select fewer newer model i5 and i7 CPUs.

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TwoHedWlf
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You'll need to replace your motherboard too.

Denspion
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I have an AMD FX 8350 which was tested and put on a list of compatible CPUs though the rift tells me everytime that my PC doesn't meet requirements only because their database only contains a select fewer newer model i5 and i7 CPUs.

cybereality
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If you're trying to put an Intel CPU in an AMD motherboard, you're probably not going to get far building or modding a PC yourself. I'd suggest just buying an Oculus Ready PC.
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Denspion
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you can't put an intel CPU in an AMD motherboard, the socket type is different., you could go that route to by a ready PC but for those like me, I already have a pretty good PC built by me.

Comic_Book_Guy
Superstar
Don't buy a prebuilt. Do some learning. You can build a better, cheaper system your self.

falken76
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I have a CyberpowerPC and an AMD processor that is not up to the requirements the oculus proposes. I recently bought the recommended Intel processor and it wasn't compatible with my PC (the AMD one has protruding pins while the Intel one simply has contacts, hence the problem). Is there and what is a processor that I can buy that can handle the rift and is compatible with my PC?



You should buy a system that is ready for it.  It doesn't sound at all like you would be capable of building your own system.

falken76
Expert Consultant


Don't buy a prebuilt. Do some learning. You can build a better, cheaper system your self.



Not with his understanding of how these things work.....

Firebug160
Honored Guest

falken76 said:



Don't buy a prebuilt. Do some learning. You can build a better, cheaper system your self.



Not with his understanding of how these things work.....


I want to clarify: I'm not dumb, I understand that the socket requires pins. The intel has a different socket that has contacts and a mechanism to secure it while amd has pins and the socket is basically a breadboard. I simply was asking what amd processors are oculus compatible. 

falken76
Expert Consultant



falken76 said:



Don't buy a prebuilt. Do some learning. You can build a better, cheaper system your self.



Not with his understanding of how these things work.....


I want to clarify: I'm not dumb, I understand that the socket requires pins. The intel has a different socket that has contacts and a mechanism to secure it while amd has pins and the socket is basically a breadboard. I simply was asking what amd processors are oculus compatible. 




I'm not trying to suggest you were dumb at all.  It appeared that you were not familiar with basic knowledge such as AMD and Intel not being able to use the same motherboard.  If that were the case, taking on the task of building your own system would be a nightmare.  Even your clarification suggests that you are not dumb, you just don't sound like you know what you are looking at.  "I understand the socket requires pins"   <----->  Statements like this are what leads to those conclusions.  If you do decide to build your own system, you should share what motherboard and AMD processor you decide on before purchasing to make sure it's compatible.