Quick Answer

A R30,000 PC runs Half-Life Alyx at a perfect 90fps with maximum supersampling on even the highest-resolution mainstream VR headsets. A Ryzen 7 7700X with an RTX 4070 Super or RX 7800 XT and 32GB DDR5 is ideal. Alyx is VR-only, so factor in a PC VR headset as a separate, essential purchase.

What R30,000 Buys For VR

At R30,000 the build has enough GPU power that headset resolution stops being a limiter for Alyx. A Ryzen 7 7700X with an RTX 4070 Super 12GB or RX 7800 XT 16GB and 32GB DDR5-6000 holds 90fps with maximum supersampling for the sharpest possible image on high-end headsets. It is also a strong flat-screen gaming PC for everything outside VR. The headset remains an essential separate buy.

VR Performance And Image Quality

VR's dual-eye rendering doubles GPU load, and Alyx's clarity scales with how much you can supersample. This build pushes supersampling to high levels while holding a steady 90fps, producing one of the cleanest possible Alyx images on mainstream hardware. Consistent frame timing keeps even long, intense sessions comfortable.

Headset, Storage And SA Buying

Add ZAR budget for a PC VR headset as a core line item - the full Alyx setup is the R30,000 tower plus the headset. Alyx installs around 50GB, so a 1TB or 2TB NVMe is comfortable. Confirm current GPU stock before ordering; SA metro buyers can usually collect the tower same-day.

FAQ

Is R30,000 overkill for Half-Life Alyx?

Only if you have a low-resolution headset. On high-end VR headsets the R30,000 build's extra GPU power enables maximum supersampling at a stable 90fps, which is the cleanest Alyx looks. Alyx is VR-only, so add a headset to the budget.

How much does a full Half-Life Alyx setup cost in SA?

Plan on the R30,000 tower plus a PC VR headset, since Alyx cannot run on a monitor. The exact total depends on the headset you choose, so treat the headset as a core line item rather than an afterthought.

RTX 4070 Super or RX 7800 XT for VR?

Both hold 90fps in Alyx with heavy supersampling. The RX 7800 XT offers more VRAM and raw raster frames per rand; the RTX 4070 Super adds DLSS and stronger driver-level VR support. Either suits a R30,000 VR build well.

For a R30,000 Alyx build at Evetech, budget for a high-resolution VR headset to match - the tower has the power for maximum supersampling, but only a sharp headset shows that detail off.