Could my laptop runs VR?
Could my laptop runs VR?
You have a laptop with a 960m GPU. After running the VR benchmark in Steam, it indicated your PC wasn't VR-ready, but the average quality was high and FPS stayed under 90. Consider purchasing a VR headset.
VR on laptops often involves challenges because it relies on whether your headset's port connects directly to the dedicated GPU or through the Intel GPU. I've noticed that HDMI usually goes to the GPU while DisplayPort (if available) connects to the Intel, which makes it not compatible with the Oculus Rift S but works with the Vive. Generally, the 960m connection might be just slightly below the required VR specs.
Usually it wouldn't make sense to buy a VR headset, since most games wouldn't run well enough, though you might have some luck with titles like Minecraft. Right now, spending money on a desktop would be more practical, and if you decide later, you could consider getting a VR headset.
regarding the mixed reality setup needing an HDMI port
the device created by Microsoft indicated my laptop could handle WMR
Edited
September 26, 2019
by Dogggo
A 960m might not provide a great VR experience unless your laptop has the HDMI out connected to the Nvidia card. Nvidia Optimus laptops perform poorly in this area. You should ideally have at least a 1060 6GB card for any meaningful VR use.
I own an i5 7300HQ 1060 6GB laptop, which is the lowest I’d consider for anything beyond basic games like Beat Saber.
The WMR can technically run on Intel integrated graphics, but that’s only for basic performance—not gaming.
If you’re aiming for a solid VR experience, I recommend using an Oculus Quest and playing native titles right away.
In November Oculus plans to add support for connecting the Quest to a PC via USB C cable. This would give you a solid mobile option and let you enjoy PCVR games once your system improves.
holy s word, thanks for telling me so, i wasnt looking at the quest lately because i underestimated it and when i was seeing now it got some hand tracking in the future, seems very worth it tho