With the latest technology you may think that you don’t have to have a powerful team to use a virtual reality viewer, but that’s not the case. Even with Oculus Quest 2, in its PC mode, you will need a computer with minimal features to make your glasses work.
On the other hand, the requirements to run a VR viewer on the PC are several, and depend mostly on the viewer and the game. If you still do not have a virtual reality glasses or are thinking of buying others, stay tuned to this post because we detail the technical requirements necessary to have a VR viewer.
Technical requirements for having VR glasses
HP Reverb G2
The last viewer on the market has come from the hand of HP, in collaboration with Microsoft and Valve. Although some controversy has been generated in the logistics, which prevented users from receiving it in time, the viewer continues to arouse intrigue among its followers.The headset is not yet available in the HP official website, nor in the different distributors, such as Invelon Technologies. Only through the option of pre-purchase you can get them.
If you are waiting for them it is possible that you already have the computer prepared at home, but if you have not yet done with them, then we detail the requirements that your PC will need.
Minimum requirements for using HP Reverb G2
Processor:
- Intel Core 5, 7.
- Intel Core I3 E3-1240 v5, one equivalent or higher.
- Intel Core I5 or an equivalent or higher.
Operating memory: 8GB.
Operating System: Windows 10 with the May 2019 update. DirectX 12 compatible.
Graphics card: RTX 2060 or AMD equivalent.
USB Ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type C.
Port of departure: DisplayPort 1.3.
Technical requirements for corded Oculus Quest 2
Facebook’s latest model is designed for a standalone experience, just like its sister Quest 1. But, this time, Oculus has decided to add an extra offering the opportunity to play on PC modeif you wish. The one-time purchase of the viewer and drivers (not sold separately) does not allow you to use the viewer in PC mode. To do this you must purchase the Oculus Link.
Undoubtedly, one of the advantages of acquiring the Quest 2 is precisely that you do not need to have a powerful computer, due to its main feature of wireless gaming. However, if your purpose is get the most out of it, we tell you what minimum requirements your PC must meet for this.
Processor:: Intel i5 – 4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or even better.
Operating memory: 8GB.
Operating System: Windows 10.
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon 400 Series or higher.
Dedicated video memory: 3GB.
Pixel Shader: 5.1.
Cast Shader: 5.1.
Technical requirements for Rift S
Before the arrival of Quest 1 and 2, the Rift S were placed as one of the best virtual reality viewers. After approximately two years of his arrival, the precision of the controllers and the system of adaptation of the glasses to the head continues to place the viewfinder in number one in comfort and immersion. That is why, although the viewer will be discontinued this year, it is interesting to know that you can still get it. and with a offer from 100 € discount very appetizing. This discount leaves the viewer in 349€.
Processor: Intel i3-6100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or higher.
Operating memory: 8GB.
Operating System: Windows 10.
Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or higher.
Alternative graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or higher.
Video output: DisplayPortTM 1.2 / Mini DisplayPort (with adapter included in the box).
USB Ports: 1 USB 3.0 port.
Technical requirements for HTC Vive
The HTC Vive came in 2015, after the Oculus Rift, to transform the world of virtual reality. Thanks to its innovations, the VR already it wasn’t just showing a video in 360 degreesbut that it allowed the user to interact easily with the virtual environment.
Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or higher.
Operating memory: 4GB.
Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or later.
Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 970 or an AMD R9 290 or higher.
Video output: Video output compatible with at least HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2.
USB Ports: 1 USB 2.0 port.
In addition, HTC has an application on Steam through which users can check if their PC is compatible with this viewer.
Technical requirements for Valve Index
Virtual reality glasses Valve Index are considered by members of the virtual community as one of the best viewers on the marketalthough it is not within reach of all pockets. The complete package, which includes the controllers, the two base stations and the viewfinder, amounts to€1,079. The glasses are also on sale individually for 539€.
Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading and a GTX 1070 or higher.
Operating memory: 8GB.
Operating System: Windows 10, Linux.
Graphics card: NVIDIA 970 or AMD RX480.
Video output: Requires DisplayPort 1.2, does not support HDMI.
USB Ports: 3.0 + for viewfinder cameras.
