Virtual reality has been around for many years, but this type of device remains very niche, even if, over the years, the number of compatible applications becomes higher and higher.
One of the main drawbacks that push more and more people to choose this device is that not just any PC will work, because, even if they work as an independent device, they need a PC with minimum requirements to connect in order to work.
If we talk about virtual reality glasses, the first ones that come to mind and that alone have become the option with the best value for money are the Meta Quest 3glasses that can be purchased for between 500 and 550 dollars or even less if you find them on sale.
Meta Quest 3
*Prices updated at the time of publication or revision of this article. They may vary over time.
Another option is the previous generation, the Meta Quest 2. These are the virtual reality glasses most used by Steam users, however, with the launch of the third generation they are being discontinued and it is very difficult to find new ones on the market. In addition, we can also find somewhat cheaper options such as Pico 4 and more expensive options like Steam with the Valve index.
PC requirements for using virtual reality glasses
The requirements for using VR glasses with a PC haven’t changed much in recent years. What has evolved is their hardware, increasingly powerful hardware that is actually where the games are run, so the minimum requirements for using VR glasses are actually very low.
Minimum specifications
- Processor:AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better / Intel Core i5-4590 or better.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Chart: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570
- Wireless connectivity:compatible with Wi-Fi5 or higher.
- Operating system: Windows 10
- USB ports: 1
Recommended specifications
- Processor:AMD Ryzen 7 or higher / Intel Core i7 or higher
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM.
- Chart: NVIDIA RTX Series 20 or higher / AMD Radeon RX Series 6000 or higher
- Wireless connectivity:compatible with Wi-Fi6 or higher.
- Operating system: Windows 11
- USB ports: 1
The minimum and recommended requirements for using virtual reality glasses that we show you on these lines are a basic guide. Before buying virtual reality glasses, it is important to make sure that the graphics card is compatible, since some glasses manufacturers do not offer support for all the models launched on the market in recent years.
For example, Meta Quest 3 is not compatible with NVIDIA RTX 2050. THE RX 6400 And RX 6500 AMD’s are also not compatible with Meta or Valve glasses, as they do not include support for hardware coding.
The graphics cards that NVIDIA and AMD have launched on the market in the last 4 years are compatible with all virtual reality glasses, however, before purchasing one model or another, it is advisable to check the compatibility on the manufacturer’s website where you will always get the most up-to-date information.
