Can my PC run Oculus Rift S?

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

I'm trying to see if my computer can handle games on the Oculus Rift S. Mostly interested in games like Job Simulator, Rick and Morty, VR chat, Beat Saber and Walking Dead Saints and Sinners. I Know my computer ain't the best. I just wanna know if it can run decently enough without getting motion Sickness until I can upgrade my Computer better.
Processor-----------------------------------------------------
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 880 @ 3.07GHz
Manufacturer: Intel
Speed: 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores: 8
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Memory----------------------
RAM: 16GB
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Video Card-----------------------
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Chipset: GeForce GTX 970
Dedicated Memory: 4.0 GB
Total Memory: 12 GB
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Windows 10 64bit
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[Cheezus Crisp]

Oculus Rift S minimum PC requirements
OS: 64-bit Windows 10.
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater.
RAM: 8GB.
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti / Radeon RX 470 or greater.
GPU RAM: 8GB.
Ports needed: 1 USB 3.0 , 1 DisplayPort

GTX 970 vs GTX 1050Ti
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti/2577vs3649

Steam VR test
https://store.steampowered.com/app/323910/SteamVR_Performance_Test/

Short answer: Your graphics card is bare minimum for the Oculus Rift S. It will run but not that well.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

You think it will run decent enough until I can get better parts?

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

I'm asking cause HSN is having a sale with the oculus and wanted to snatch it up before it goes away.

[Ogami]

The problem with VR is you really dont want to hover around minimum requirements.
VR headsets need a constant high framerate of 90 FPS (80 on Rift S) for EACH eye too make the VR world seem smooth.
Frame dips are terrible in VR and literally can make you so ill you want to puke.

I would recommend only getting VR with a system that is a good chunk above the minimum requirements, if possible close to recommended.

Or get a headset like the Oculus Quest that has its own hardware build in.
You can play VR without needing a extra pc, you dont need a cable connection and the Oculus store has many special versions of popular games for the quest.
They are graphically downgraded a bit but run well.

AND you can buy a cable for the Quest that connects to your PC like the Rift S and then use it just like any other VR headset on PC for games on Steam and such.

The best of both worlds.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

HSN is out of Oculus quests. But I have considered it.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

I have some good news. If my sister gets approved for her taxes in time she is going to buy me a better gaming PC. I would still need to save 430 for the Oculus Rift S when it becomes available again. But I need help on deciding on which pc is better for the Oculus Rift S and games like Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. And Don't know if it helps but I can use parts from my old pc if needed.

If you know something better let me know my budget is $1000

My 2 choices are:


Dell G5 Gaming Desktop PRICE:$958.26
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Base
Inspiron 5090

Processor
9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 9700 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.7GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English

Video Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6

Memory
16GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2666MHz; up to 64GB (additional memory sold separately)

Hard Drive
1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s (64MB Cache)

Wireless
Qualcomm® DW1810, 1x1, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2

Keyboard
Dell Multimedia Keyboard-KB216 Black (English)

Mouse
Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 Black

Operating System Recovery Options
Operating System Recovery Media Not Included
Configuration Type
Custom Configuration
Driver
Dell 1810 driver
Cable
US Power Cord
Processor Branding
Intel® Core ™ i7 Processor Label
Speakers
No Speaker Selected
Documentation/Disks
Documentation, English/French
Systems Management
System Driver for Windows
Business Support
Dell.com Order
Order Information
Shipping Material
Chassis Options
360W, Chassis with blue LED lighting accent
E-Star
Label Not Included
Support Tech Sheet and Powercord
Dell.com Order
Packaging
Shipping Material
Label
Regulatory Label
Additional Software
Additional Software
Cables
VGA cable included
Protect your purchase monthly
No Monthly Subscription selected
Protect your purchase
1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
Proactive Maintenance
Accidental Damage Service, 1 Year
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial
Protect your new PC
McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription
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Alienware Aurora R8 Gaming Desktop PRICE:$1,020.43
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Processor
9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 9700 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.7GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with 6GB GDDR5

Memory
8GB DDR4 at 2666MHz; up to 64GB (additional memory sold separately)

Hard Drive
1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD

CD ROM/DVD ROM
No Optical Drive

Chassis Options
Alienware 850 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply

Wireless
Qualcomm DW1810 1x1 802.11ac Wi-Fi Wireless + Bluetooth 4.2

Keyboard
Multi-Media Keyboard
Mouse
Optical Mouse MS116AW
Alienware AURORA R8
Alienware Aurora R8
Driver
Wireless Driver for 1810/1820
Cable
US Power Cord
Documentation/Disks
Safety/Environment and Regulatory Guide (English/French Multi-language)
Diagnostic CD / Diskette
No Resource DVD
Configuration Type
Custom Configuration
Placemat
Quick Start Guide
Retail Packing Label
Dell.com Order
Packaging
Shipping Material
Optical Software
No Optical Software Required
Label
Regulatory Label
Processor Branding
Intel® Core ™ i7 Processor Label
Additional Software
Additional Software
Protect your purchase monthly
No Monthly Subscription selected
Protect your purchase
1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
Support
Accidental Damage Service, 1 Year
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed)
Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial
McAfee Live Safe
No Anti-virus Requested
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[Ogami]

Honestly, both are not great for that money.
I would recommend going with a Ryzen CPU since they bring much more performance for money spend in comparison and upgrading that GPU to at least a RTX 2060 or similar.
With VR the GPU is a more important component then the CPU.

Also , DEFINITELY get a SSD instead of a normal HDD.
No newly bought/build PC in 2020 should have a old style HDD as the main storage device for the OS and games.


Dont get me wrong, the 1660Ti IS a nice upgrade to your old GTX 970 but with a 1000 bucks budget you could do better on the GPU front.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

But the problem is Dell doesn't give me the option for Ryzen CPU. And I'm not too computer smart although I'm a fast learner with computers.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

That and Dell is all I can afford. Cause of a sale going on.

[Magma Dragoon]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2P7JBZ
look at how much more you can get for your money if you assemble it yourself

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

That's another problem I don't know how to put pc's together.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

I am willing to learn but right now don't have time to.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

But at the very least willl one of those still run Walking dead?

[Ogami]

Dark-Hero-Of-Time님이 먼저 게시:

But at the very least willl one of those still run Walking dead?

Yes, both of them will run Walking Dead VR.
But you will most likely have to set some graphic options lower to get a fluid performance.
The game recommends a GTX 1070 for best performance.
That card is a bit more powerful then the 1660/Ti you get with those 2 prebuild system.
If you HAVE to take one of those 2, then the DELL.
Has more RAM and a 1660Ti instead of just a normal 1660.
But take a look if they have a option to exchange the HDD for a SSD if possible.


And maybe look around if there are no other shops that offer prebuild systems in your region.
Because again, those are really not that great for the money asked.

[Dark-Hero-Of-Time]

I already checked my local shops. None seem to have any. But once I find time I'll learn how to upgrade on my own. And as for the alienware having 8GB ram I can increase that with my current pc's ram cause even though I don't know how to build a PC I've done ram before. But thank you everyone for your help and I tried to use a RTX Graphics card but it kept saying it requires a 460W Chassis Option. Please update your selections as needed. But there is no option to upgrade a Chassis. But anyways what's a good amount for an SSD.