
So, if you don’t have a ton to spend, but you want to get a new VR ready gaming PC to pair with the Oculus Rift, then the build below should do the trick.
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And, aside from VR-gaming, this build will also allow you to play any game on an affordable 1080P monitor on at least medium settings with acceptable framerates. If not, though, this build will at least get your feet in the door for VR gaming.Īlso Read: Is 8GB RAM Enough for Gaming Right Now?Īlong with the RX 6500 XT graphics card, this build also comes with a 500GB SSD, a 500W power supply ( 80 PLUS Gold rated), and a budget-friendly PC case. However, while most of the core components in this build surpass the requirements for both headsets, the 8GB of RAM is the minimum requirement for both headsets, so if you can afford to bump up to the $700 system listed below, that might be the better route to take. With an Intel Core i3-10100F processor, an RX 6500 XT graphics card, and 8GB of RAM, this $500 gaming PC will meet the requirements of the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, or the Valve Index. If you want to go the least expensive route to getting a new VR-ready gaming PC, this $500 build will do the trick. So, if you see that the prices aren’t in line with the budget we have set, let us know in the comments section and we will give you an alternative option.
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*We try to update this guide on a regular basis, but due to the fact that component prices change on a daily basis, its possible that items will have gone out of stock and/or prices will have risen. We do recommend that you build your own system so that you can maximize your budget, but if you don’t feel up for building your own computer, the pre-built systems we have linked to will perform similarly (but will cost more). The links will take you to the overview of the build/system and what it is capable of, to where you can purchase the parts on Amazon, or to where you can find a similarly-performing pre-built computer.

Unfortunately, if you have an Xbox, there isn’t a headset option for VR gaming.īelow is a quick look table that highlights the main specs of the three VR ready PC builds and pre-builts that we’ve outlined in this post.

The HTC Vive Focus, the Oculus Quest, and the Oculus Go are all solid all-in-one VR headsets.įor console gamers, the only option is Sony’s PlayStation VR headset. These all-in-one VR headsets aren’t quite as powerful as the options that utilize a computer, but they are more convenient.

There are a handful of VR headset options that do not require a PC in order to run.
