Ever since the first information about the Oculus Rift was released it was known that it would require a high-end PC. Today Oculus released the recommended specifications of the computers who will be able to use the device.
You'll need:
- NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or higher
- Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
- 8GB + RAM
- Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
- 2x USB 3.0 ports
- Windows 7 SP1 or later
Surely the above specifications are not that demanding if you think about it card Nvidia Titan X graphics.
"Many laptops have a distinct GPU with external video outputs that is connected to the integrated GPU and drives the external output through hardware and software mechanisms, something that the Rift cannot support.
Since this is not something that can be determined by just reading the specifications of a laptop, we are working to find a way to determine the right systems. Note that almost none of the current laptops have the recommended GPU performance of the specs, "said Atman Binstock, Oculus developer and transmitter TheVerge.
Since last week, however, it is known that the device Oculus Rift will be released for Windows only.
"Development for OS X and Linux has stalled in order to focus on providing high quality VR to all Windows hardware, software, and content. We will return to development for OS X and Linux, but we do not have a timetable. "
If the above features do not seem so demanding, do not laugh. And Microsoft says its operating systems can run on 2GB of RAM. Try running Windows with this RAM….
