where is benchmark tool??

[Elevna]

only 2 days to release and not only have they not even added recomended system requirements, they haven't released any kind of benchmark tool. I hope there is one when the game actually comes out. Either that or ill just refund the game if it dosen't run well. And yes I meet the minimum specs and have already tried running the steamvr home environments and they run without any lag at all, so im pretty sure this game will run at least decently well for me but still it would be nice to be sure.

[karl-police2025[GER]]

The recommended system requirements are indeed available.

If you look at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/

You have to scroll down and then you'll see it.


These are the minimum requirements, I know there is also one named recommended but I guess if the minimum requirements are specified, it will also be the recommended ones or atleast if you have better components than the minimum requirements, ofc it should run better.

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM

Benchmark to that game doesn't exist, maybe a Demo will exist probably.

But a test tool exists to see if your PC is ready for Valve Index https://store.steampowered.com/valveindex

[Elevna]

Originally posted by karl-police2020GER:

The recommended system requirements are indeed available.

If you look at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/

You have to scroll down and then you'll see it.


These are the minimum requirements, I know there is also one named recommended but I guess if the minimum requirements are specified, it will also be the recommended ones or atleast if you have better components than the minimum requirements, ofc it should run better.

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM

Benchmark to that game doesn't exist, maybe a Demo will exist probably.

But a test tool exists to see if your PC is ready for Valve Index https://store.steampowered.com/valveindex

uhm no, minimum specs are minimum specs, not recommended. And the steamvr/index benchmarks are most likely not testing the requirement for this specific game

[karl-police2025[GER]]

Originally posted by Excess:

Originally posted by karl-police2020GER:

The recommended system requirements are indeed available.

If you look at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/

You have to scroll down and then you'll see it.


These are the minimum requirements, I know there is also one named recommended but I guess if the minimum requirements are specified, it will also be the recommended ones or atleast if you have better components than the minimum requirements, ofc it should run better.







Benchmark to that game doesn't exist, maybe a Demo will exist probably.

But a test tool exists to see if your PC is ready for Valve Index https://store.steampowered.com/valveindex

uhm no, minimum specs are minimum specs, not recommended. And the steamvr/index benchmarks are most likely not testing the requirement for this specific game

Yep, that's what I basically tried to explain in my answer.

If you're worried about what requirements you need, probably if you have better stuff than the minimum requirements, then probably you'll be able to run the game even better.

In my opinion.



Also game size is not on the shop either but it's there for those that pre-loaded it, but not on the shop.

[Polysorbate]

Recommended specs for VR vary widely depending on which HMD you're using. If you have the minimum then it'll be playable. If you have better then it'll probably just do what The Lab does and scale the resolution higher automatically where possible.

[Tottery]

Sadly, most games don't have a benchmark tool. I wish that would change.

[karl-police2025[GER]]

Originally posted by Tottery:

Sadly, most games don't have a benchmark tool. I wish that would change.

Well, it depends on what benchmark tool you're talking about. One that you can download before you buy the game or one within the game but that would require you to get the game first?

[Polysorbate]

Instead of a benchmark play a game. It won't be dramatically different in performance to other recent high-end VR games like Boneworks or the Walking Dead game. In fact there's a good chance it runs better than those.

[RitchieJ]

Good news!
'Benchmark Tool' arrives 5pm GMT on Monday.

[4P5]

I only just have the minimum specs lol. I only have 8GB of ram though, will that be a problem?

[devin]

Originally posted by 4P5:

I only just have the minimum specs lol. I only have 8GB of ram though, will that be a problem?

Shouldn't be too big of a problem, as long as you keep it on the lowest settings of course

[Elevna]

Originally posted by Polysorbate:

Instead of a benchmark play a game. It won't be dramatically different in performance to other recent high-end VR games like Boneworks or the Walking Dead game. In fact there's a good chance it runs better than those.

I can run boneworks pretty well, on low settings it pretty much runs flawlessly and with some of the settings up it only lags in the more open areas. It is p likely that valve optimized the hell out of this game to make it run as well as possible considering how big it is and that its meant to be the killer app

Originally posted by RitchieJ:

Good news!
'Benchmark Tool' arrives 5pm GMT on Monday.

source?

[TimmyP]

BIG requirement difference when you consider then specs are for a 120/144hz headset.

[Elevna]

Originally posted by TimmyP:

BIG requirement difference when you consider then specs are for a 120/144hz headset.

the listed are minimum, that could be for 80hz on medium, 120hz on low, or even something dumb like 60hz on high. Its not specified at least I dont think it is

[The Maddog]

Originally posted by TimmyP:

BIG requirement difference when you consider then specs are for a 120/144hz headset.

Exactly this.

You can benchmark a PC to see if it's capable of meeting minimum requirements for VR then after that, all bets are off depending on your headset of choice. A Rift S is less taxing on your hardware than a Pimax 8K so you need to figure it out for yourself.

OPs been given the minimum spec. Not sure what else he wants as nothing else can be given currently.

Thats minimum spec for ALL commercial headsets to get stable performance obviously (since we know Valve tested them). Anything above the spec will mean you can tweak the game a little.