Can my pc handle it: What Can I Run · System Requirements Test

Graphics Card:

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and NVIDIA GeForce 2080 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
AMD Radeon RX 5700, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, and AMD Radeon 7

Can Macbook/Apple run VR?

Some Macs won’t ever be able to run VR applications. Others will require slight modifications, and some Apple computers are able to run VR out-of-the-box. Let’s see what is what.

With the latest M1 processors (Max and Ultra in the Mac Studio) Apple platform definitely meets the CPU criteria. The problem comes to graphic cards. Apple doesn’t conform to the GPU race the PC ‘master race” is pushing.

With the launch of AR glasses (or VR device), Apple is definitely going to have solutions for developing XR applications on mac machines but at this moment it’s sadly recommended to use a PC for XR development.

Source: makeuseof.com

Hardware requirements for running VR on Macs

The majority of Macs run with graphic cards that are not sufficient to perform demanding virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Yet certain models and configurations are up to the task.

For example the starter configuration for the latest desktop Mac Pro runs with AMD Radeon Pro 580X which is below the required minimum for running any high-end VR headset on the market. However, a more advanced configuration with Pro Vega knocks it out of the park. [check out GPU benchmarks in our previous GPU section].

Current iMac’s also fail to meet minimum GPU requirements.

However, iMac Pro with Radeon Pro Vega 56 meets VR requirements perfectly. Even 2017 iMacPro models with their powerful GPU setup can easily run VR apps.

Here are Macs that meet VR requirements for GPU:

• iMac Pro with Radeon Pro Vega
• Mac Pro with AMD Radeon Pro W5700X or AMD Radeon Pro Vega II+

Here are Macs that don’t meet VR requirements for GPU:

• Any Mac mini
• Any iMac
• Any MacBook (Air, Pro)

If you have a Mac computer that meets CPU and RAM requirements, but doesn’t meet GPU requirements all is not lost, there is a workaround.

In 2019 Apple introduced support for external graphics cards, or eGPU. Basically you can connect a graphics card via an enclosure box with a PCIe expansion slot that connects to your Mac’s Thunderbolt 3 port.

Requirements for eGPU setup:

• macOS Sierra 10.13.4 or later
• Thunderbolt 3 port
• Appropriate graphic card

Not all graphic cards will do. Check out the list of supported GPUs.

Also due to the Thunderbolt’s bandwidth limitations there might be a performance loss of up to 20% with this setup. Also, make your research about compatibility of eGPUs with Macs with M1 chips. Connect with Apple support team would be smart. 

Software requirements for running VR on Macs

If you’re a VR developer and use Valve Index you should know that Valve has recently stopped supporting SteamVR on macOS systems as of May, 2020.

Oculus Rift S, Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest 2 via link are all optimized to work with Windows PCs, so you might need to use BootCamp with Windows OS on your Mac.

Currently there aren’t many applications that support macOS out of box. There are rumors that Apple actively works on their own VR solution, but currently the majority of developers will benefit from PC-oriented VR setup.

Summary: If you’re building a VR-ready station from scratch, in 2020 it’s much more money efficient to invest into a capable PC rather than buying any Mac on the market.

How Much Will VR-Ready Computer Cost Me?

Source: asus.com

In this section we’ll cover the most optimal PC-builds and laptops to support VR headsets and VR development.

First let’s cover the most recent PC builds.

VR-Ready PC builds (as of October 2020)

Minimum PC VR build (before ~$700)

CPU: Intel Core i3-10100F ($85) or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G ($200)
GPU: Radeon RX 6500 XT ($165), Intel NVIDIA GTX 1060 ($320)
Motherboard: ASUS X570 TUF Gaming (ATX)
RAM: 8 GB ($65)

Recommended specs PC VR build ($1200 — $1500)

CPU: Intel Core i5-11600k ($220) or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ($230)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ($400) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (~$530)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X470-F
RAM: 16 GB DDR 4 (~$65 — $80)

Advanced performance PC VR build ($2600 — $3500)

CPU: Intel Core i9-11900K ($~400) or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X ($350)
GPU: GeForce RTX 2070 ($750)
Radeon RX 6900X XT ($1,400)
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming ($2,000+)
Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z690-P ROG or X570 Crosshair VIII Formula
RAM: 32 GB DDR 4 (~$100 — $150)

VR-Ready Laptops (as of March 2022)

Who doesn’t want the mobility and format of a laptop and performance of a gaming desktop? Laptops have come a long way and you can get a virtual reality ready laptop for a fraction of the gaming rig.

Source: asus.com

If you want a VR ready laptop, get ready to dip into your pocket as any decent VR-supporting laptop will cost you at least $1000. Below are the most optimal configurations.

Almost every station comes in several configurations, so make sure to check the satellite GPU.

Budget Option: ($1000 — $1500)

• Lenovo Legion 5 15” with GeForce RTX 3050 ($1000)
• Dell G15 with GeForce 3050 ($1200)
• ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with GeForce GTX 1650 ($1,100)
• HP Omen 15 with RTX 3060 ($1,400)
• ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 with GeForce RTX 3070 ($1,500)

Optimal Choice: ($1750+)

• Acer Predator Triton 300 SE with Geforce RTX 3060 ($1750)
• Alienware m15 r7 with GeForce RTX 3070 (~$2,100)
• Razer Blade 15 with GeForce RTX 3070 (~$2400)

Ultra Performance Option: $3000 and higher

• Alienware M15 r4 with GeForce RTX 3070 (~$2,300)
• MSI Stealth GS66 with Core i9 and GeForce 3080 ($3,000)
• ORIGIN EON17-X with Core i9 RTX 3080 (~$4,000)

Circuit Stream Recommendations for VR/AR Developers

If you’re serious about VR development, invest in the hardware that is going to perform for the next five or more years. This means a hardware setup that has 16 GB memory, a quad core processor and gaming level graphic card. Pay special attention to Asus Ryzen chips since they are efficient and affordable.

Below are some tips to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your VR station and workflow.

Recommendation #1. Have two screens

When you have two monitors, you can significantly increase your speed of development and reduce the number of useless routine operations. Instead of switching between different tabs in your browser or applications you can have the important information for your work on one monitor and your IDE / code / project on the other.

Examples: follow the class instructions and work at the same time, open a library of examples on one monitor and test it on the other, edit Unity assets in one monitor and test or work on your project in another.

Recommendation #2: Having VR Headset Is Optional

Although it’s useful to get your hands on VR headset for VR development, it’s not necessary.

You can participate in our XR development course with only a PC or a laptop, and test your applications using Unity visual editor.

Having a VR headset is useful for testing purposes, but not development-wise.

Our recommendation for best VR headset to start with: Oculus Quest 2.

The runner up? The late 2021 HP Reverb G2 offers the best money can buy with the performance it delivers!

Recommendation #3: Set Up Your Unity For Development

You can start developing until you have software and hardware aligned.

Read our setup guides to prepare your Unity project for VR development.

• Oculus Rift Unity setup guide
• Oculus Quest Unity setup guide
• HTC Unity setup guide

What about XR Designers Do they Need a Beastly PC?

Not at all and thanks for asking. 

Designing for XR uses different skill-set than development and consequentially you’ll employ different tools and softwares. More on differences in Choosing Your Career in XR article.

Designing and viewing their creations for AR and VR is now absolutely doable on a Mac, provided your machine is fairly recent and powerful enough. This includes the 2021 iMacs with M1 chip.

Here’s a short FAQ for die-hard Apple Users

Q. Can I run the required software (Unity) for this XR Design course on a Mac?

A. Depends on the Mac. Macs can run AR applications for iOS, but some Macs won’t ever be able to run VR applications, if they are not powerful enough (e.g. MacBook Air, older iMacs). Others will require slight modifications, and some newer Apple computers are able to run VR out-of-the-box. We strongly suggest you contact our student enrollment advisor with your computer specs if you’re still having doubts after reading this post.

Ideally, you want:

• 16GB RAM (minimum)
• 8 core GPU
• 8 core CPU
• M1 chip (optional)

Q. Can I design, build and test VR experiences without a PC?

A. Yes. You absolutely can build on a Mac (if it’s powerful enough) and load your creations into your Quest 2 headset. There is only ONE limitation, which is that you cannot use «Oculus Link»  to see your project in immediate real-time while developing. That requires a PC. Instead, you make a build in Unity and push it to your Quest. This only takes about 30 seconds for a small project. You will do this over and over again while testing and tweaking.

Alternatively, you can design a 3D prototype using just your Quest 2 headset and a VR app called ShapesXR which allows a team or a single designer to prototype in VR, using a VR headset and controllers. The results can be imported to Unity and updates to your design within ShapesXR refresh instantly within Unity.

Q. Why is there such a strong bias towards PCs for VR software?

A. Who knows? Apple likes to play by their own rules and the majority of Mac-owners aren’t gamers (because they can’t be). PC on the other hand is an easily upgradable machine and can be adapted to the hardware requirements without buying a completely new unit.

That said, the market is expanding and democratizing. Many believe we are at an inflection point, based on the success of Oculus Quest 2 and the uptake of AR/VR by industry. Apple is working on AR Glasses and VR  and will be releasing an SDK (software developer kit).

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Can my desktop PC or laptop run V Rising? Here’s how to find out:

by
Biaggio Valente

Last Updated:
June 12, 2022

To play V Rising video game smoothly without any stuttering, your gaming PC or a laptop must meet or exceed the official system requirements.

If you have no idea what hardware is in your PC or laptop and want to know whether it can run V Rising, here are a few easy steps to check it out. If your existing gaming laptop doesn’t meet the requirements and you need a new one, feel free to check on our article about the best laptops for V Rising.

V Rising System Requirements

Minimum

• OS: Windows 10 64 bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3. 3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
• Storage: 7 GB available space

Recommended

• OS: Windows 10 64 bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
• Storage: 7 GB available space

How to verify your desktop PC or laptop meets V Rising system requirements?

With these few easy steps, you can check whether your gaming PC or laptop can run V Rising. The three key requirements are the CPU, GPU, and system memory. Here’s how to check out what you have in your Windows 10 or 11 machine.

1. Open System Information

   Click Start, type in System Information and press Enter.

2. Check CPU and RAM

   On the top left corner, click on System Summary to view and review your operating system, type of processor (CPU), and amount of memory. Make sure these meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

   The CPU requirements are Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz. The system information shows an Intel Core i7-9750H. Meaning it meets (and exceeds) the minimum system requirements. For more info about CPU performances and the benchmarks, check out this website so you can compare your CPU with the required one.

   The same goes for the amount of system memory available. In this example, the system info shows 15.8 GB, which is above the minimum of 12GB.

3. Open Display under System Information

   Next to Components, click the + sign to expand the list and click on Display to check your graphics card (GPU).

4. Check GPU

   Check your video card(s) whether it meets the minimum requirements.

   To play V Rising without any issues it requires at least an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB so an Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070 Max-Q meets and exceeds the minimum system requirements. Note that if your laptop or a PC has only one GPU, only one would be listed.

   For more info about GPU performances and the benchmarks, check out this website so you can compare your graphics card with the required one.

Conclusion

If you laptop or PC meets and exceeds at least the minimum system requirements, you are good to go to run V Rising.

Have fun.
Cheers. ?

How to check if your device meets the Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware

Windows 10 More…Less

This article applies if you have recently made hardware changes to your device and are trying to upgrade to Windows 11. Hardware changes can affect your ability to upgrade. To see the updated status of this capability in Settings, you need to do a few things.

This article also applies if the messages in the PC Health Check app and the Windows Update page in Settings do not match.

If you’ve recently made hardware changes and want to see if your PC meets the requirements for Windows 11, the easiest way to do so is to use the PC Health Check app.

1. If you haven’t installed the PC Health Checker yet, do it here.

2. Press Windows key + S or select Search for , type pc health test and select PC health test in the list of results.

3. Select Check .

It can take up to 24 hours for Windows Update to update the upgradeability information. If your upgradeability information isn’t updated on time, you can manually update your Windows 11 upgradeability assessment by following these steps.

Note: A hardware change does not necessarily mean that a device will immediately be offered Windows 11. Over time, the update will be rolled out to in-market devices based on analytics models that consider hardware usability, reliability metrics, device age, and other factors. We plan to roll out the update proposal as soon as possible while ensuring a high quality experience.

How to update your Windows 11 upgrade assessment manually

You can update the Windows 11 Upgrade Evaluation by running it from an administrator command prompt or by using Task Scheduler.

Updating with Task Scheduler

1. Press Windows key + S or select Search for , type task scheduler and select Task scheduler in the list of results.

2. In the navigation pane on the left, navigate to \Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience .

3. Right-click (or press and hold) a task named Microsoft Compatibility Estimator and then select Run .

4. Wait for the task to complete (the message Done appears). You can select Action > Update from the top navigation menu to update its status.

Updating by using an administrator command line

1. Press Windows key + S or select Search , type cmd and then select Run as administrator under Command Prompt on the right.

2. Then type the following command and press ENTER :

   schtasks.exe /Run /TN «\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser»

3. Wait a few minutes for the task to complete, and then open Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update again.

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Will GTA 5 work for you? System requirements of GTA 5 on PC 2021

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  Operating system check is not performed in the current version of the service. You yourself can make sure that your OS meets the requirements. Pay attention to the bitness of the system, if it is indicated: only 64-bit OS — there is no chance that the game will run on a 32-bit OS.

• Processor:
  Intel Core 2 Q6600 @ 2.40 GHz (quad-core) / AMD Phenom 9850 (quad-core) @ 2.5 GHz
  
• Video card:
  NVIDIA 9800 GT with 1 GB VRAM / AMD HD 4870 with 1 GB VRAM (DX 10, 10. 1, 11)
  
• RAM:
  4 GB
  
• Disk space(HDD):
  65 GB

  Volume check is not performed because it changes frequently. If you do not have an SSD drive, then we recommend installing a faster SSD drive, the speed of reading game assets depends on this (loading locations and loading textures during the game will be faster).

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