HTC Vive: system requirements for PC
In order to use HTC Vive with your PC, it must meet the system requirements. We'll tell you what your computer's performance must be.
HTC Vive: Recommended minimum system requirements
HTC has announced some requirements for the Vive VR glasses. These are the minimum requirements so that the glasses work without major stutters. However, if you want a high FPS number and a better resolution, you should use even better hardware.
- Processor: The HTC Vive requires an Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 or equivalent other models.
- Graphics: The minimum requirement is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or an AMD Radeon RX 480.
- RAM: Your PC should have at least 4 GB of RAM.
- Video output: An HDMI 1.4 connection or a DisplayPort 1.2 is required for the HTC Vive.
- USB: You also need at least one USB 2.0 port.
- Operating system: HTC Vive supports all systems from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 10
- Tip: On this HTC website, you can use the "Test your PC" button to download a program that checks your computer for the necessary requirements. Simply start the EXE file and click on "Start".
We will tell you in a further article which resolution is possible with the HTC Vive.