PC users are waiting for this moment that at least one of the VR headsets is compatible even with the lower-specced models. On this note, Oculus Rift is now compatible with PCs on the lower end of the spectrum. The gamers should be thankful with the latest innovation of the company to make their VR dreams come true.
Oculus Rift Is Finally Working Even In The Low-End PCs
According to PC Gamer, it is a dream for PC users that the VR headset Oculus Rift can work in PCs. The headset is positive that it can change the platform with Asynchronous Facewarp (ASW). It is a new technology that can help Rift's compatibility with a specified PCs.
The ASW technlogy let the VR titles to run in 45 HZ that is previously at 90 HZ. This is a step back from Asynchronous Timewarp (ATW) that was introduced by Oculus Rift earlier this year. With these two technologies, the VR headset now serves a wider array of computers.
"The hardware requirements for ASW are modest. This functionality has been enabled on all current- generation AMD GPUs (RX 400 series) and previous- or current- generation Nvidia GPUs (GTX 900 or 1000 series)," Oculus explained.
Oculus Rift's System Requirements For PC
For the Oculus Rift to work perfectly, the set-up must include an NVIDIA 960 or even better graphics card. Next, the processor must be an Intel i3-6100 or an AMD FX4350 CPU. The next requirement is a memory of of 8 GB or more RAM. Lastly, the operating system must be Windows 8 or higher is acceptable.
In a report on It Pro, ASW will be integrated automatically even if the hardware requirements are compatible with the technology needed for Oculus Rift to work on PC. But the requirements will be able to help the headset's performance to be better.
Oculus Rift is now cheaper because of its compatibilty mode with PC. Players will finally enjoy VR games even if they are using the said platforms. Hopefully, this will be a great move for the headset since gamers are waiting for this moment.
