Consider purchasing a VR headset now or wait for better options.
Consider purchasing a VR headset now or wait for better options.
The GTX 1080 usually manages most VR titles smoothly. Regarding VR technology, I’m uncertain but I wouldn’t be confident.
I think the GTX 1080 can handle most VR games, and whether you get a VR headset depends on your preference for playing VR experiences.
I wouldn't invest personally. It feels like someone buying an Atari when Nintendo was just around the corner—people didn’t realize it at the time. I might not be up-to-date like everyone else, but the reality is technology keeps evolving. I’m sure VR could get a push. In my view: With that scary virus keeping people inside, the best way to engage them would be through video games, VR setups, and similar experiences that mimic real life in a home setting.
VR right now feels like a poor experience, but with Apple launching a headset soon, better VR technology could develop faster. The game choices are also limited, so it's best to wait if you're considering this.
I've tried a Vive with an Index I own. I used a 6700k @ 4.5 (now with R5-5800x) and a GTX 1070. VR games like Elite Dangerous, No Man's Sky, and Project Cars 2 worked just fine. Half Life Alyx is okay but struggles a bit because the 1070 is near its minimum specs. I was hitting over 90fps but not reaching my 144Hz goal, and my overclocked 6700k was nearly breaking. Right now, the sets aren't great enough—wait a bit. The Index is pretty close, but it's still far from perfect. Next-gen headsets will likely improve, maybe with 4K panels, but you'll probably need a stronger card then. Check out which VR games interest you first. If you have something engaging, go for it. Don't wait too long for everything to be ideal.
G2 is almost available. Right now, the Quest 2 stands out as the best choice. It delivers a great experience similar to G2 but at a lower cost and supports both standalone play and streaming from a PC—features no other device matches. The image quality in the index is top-notch, though it demands nearly four times more GPU power to run effectively. As with all technology, there will always be trade-offs. Given the recent advancement, another major update is likely a few years away. At present, the current performance is impressive, and the next step probably lies in peripheral enhancements like haptic feedback or better interfaces, since most other options are already well-developed.
What do you mean by the Oculus? By FB? No way! Everyone needs to keep their distance from that. As tech folks, we understand how important privacy is. Having to sign in with FB just for a VR headset? Absolutely not. All the personal information they gather? That’s a bad move.
The professional anti-FB individual who usually dominates VR talks handled the situation swiftly today...