Make sure you've got what you need before the time comes to buy.
The Oculus Rift S is the latest generation Oculus VR head-mounted display (HMD) from Facebook, and it builds upon the evolution of the PC VR market in several important ways. With a sharper display and no need for external cameras to track your position in the room, the Rift S is the easiest way to get into VR gaming on the PC.
This headset has a ton of great features, but it still needs a great computer to deliver quality VR performance. Just how great, though? Here's a quick look at how to check and make sure your PC can handle the Oculus Rift S so that you can plan ahead and ensure your purchase is a solid investment.
Related: Which graphics card do you need for VR?
How to check your PC specs: the easiest way
Just follow these simple steps:
- Hit the Windows Key + R to open up the Run command window.
Type in "dxdiag.exe" and hit OK to open up the "DirectX Diagnostic Tool."
View the System and Display tabs to check your specs.
Another way to check your PC specs
- Click the Start menu and type in Display
- Select 'Display Settings' from the search menu
- Scroll down and click 'Advanced Display Settings'
- Your graphics card will be listed under Display Information
Once you know your system's specs, you'll need to check out Oculus' system requirements for the Rift S, which are listed below.
Oculus Rift S minimum PC requirements
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10.
- CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater.
- RAM: 8GB.
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti / Radeon RX 470 or greater.
- USB Ports: 1 USB 3.0 .
- Compatible miniDisplayPort video output (miniDisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter included with Rift S)
Oculus Rift S recommended PC requirements
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10.
- CPU: Intel i5 4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater.
- RAM: 8GB.
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater.
- USB Ports: 1 USB 3.0 .
- DisplayPort video output
Having a higher-end setup for the Oculus Rift S makes a significant difference in overall quality, so while the minimum requirements you see here for the Rift S will absolutely get the job done, you may want to aim a little higher. With the recommended hardware, you'll notice better lighting effects and much faster interactivity when switching between the Rift UI and whatever game or app you're in, making the entire experience feel that much more natural and immersive.
The latest Rift
Oculus Rift S
$400 at Amazon $560 at Walmart
Easy as it gets
The Oculus Rift S is the latest headset from Oculus. With better lenses, a decrease in Screen-Door Effect, and no external cameras to set up, the Rift S is a breeze to use. The $400 price tag is pretty nice, too.
Updated January 2, 2020: This article has been refreshed to match up with the latest information on the Oculus Rift S and how to obtain your current PC's specs.
Make sure you've got what you need before the time comes to buy.
The Oculus Rift S is the latest generation Oculus VR head-mounted display (HMD) from Facebook, and it builds upon the evolution of the PC VR market in several important ways. With a sharper display and no need for external cameras to track your position in the room, the Rift S is the easiest way to get into VR gaming on the PC.
This headset has a ton of great features, but it still needs a great computer to deliver quality VR performance. Just how great, though? Here's a quick look at how to check and make sure your PC can handle the Oculus Rift S so that you can plan ahead and ensure your purchase is a solid investment.
Related: Which graphics card do you need for VR?
How to check your PC specs: the easiest way
Just follow these simple steps:
Hit the Windows Key + R to open up the Run command window. Type in "dxdiag.exe" and hit OK to open up the "DirectX Diagnostic Tool."
View the System and Display tabs to ... by: Russell Holly via https://www.AiUpNow.com/
