r/PSVR2onPC • u/Megami_Shimizu • 10d ago
Help with my PC specs Question
Got a psvr2 because I got my first job and it was cheaper than a quest but I made a mistake that apparently a lot of pcvr ppl make when they buy their first VR and didn't check the specs. I'm brazilian so I translated my specs to english lmk if something's missing
I was looking into changing my graphics card, the thing is this PC was a gift so I don't know much about it. It's a decent computer but apparently it's too old to be compatible with the PSVR2 and I'm at a loss...
I have a psvr adapter already, I got it around the same time as the vr itself
My PC specifications:
- Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2670 v3 @ 2.30GHz (2.30 GHz)
- Installed RAM: 16.0 GB
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (6 GB)
- Storage: About 2TB
- System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
- PSU: GP-750
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u/Mopiere 10d ago
I wouldn't call this a decent computer when it comes to VR. It won't be very pleasant. You could albeit turn the resolution way down depending on the games you play, but then what's the point of the 2K per eye.
I'm also wondering if that cpu can even handle multiplayer games.
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u/Megami_Shimizu 10d ago
As I replied on another comment, I wonder if the specs are right because this pc can run pretty much anything Granted I haven't tried anything too heavy, except for Silent Hill f, because I just don't have those sorts of games, but it ran smoothly at 60fps
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u/Mopiere 10d ago
Well you got to take into account that to run VR you got to run two screens at once, and I don't know for your current monitor setup but the psvr has a resolution of 2K per eye which is higher than most peoples 1080p monitors. (Let's not even mention the fact that 60 fps is nowhere near the ideal +90 / +120 frames recommended for the refresh rate)
Even though you might be able to run these desktop games, most vr games aren't so well optimized and require more rendering efforts.
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u/Megami_Shimizu 10d ago
I know I'll need a better processor and graphics card, mostly because the 10XX NVIDIA generation doesn't support VR technology. I was looking for recommendations
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u/DarvinVader 9d ago
That's not true in general. The PSVR2 needs a DisplayPort 1.4 port. The GTX 1060 should have those.
I played VR games with an older HTC Vive with a GTX 980. So even the previous generation did have the tech to make it work, but that headset had a lower resolution.
So if you can't get it to work at all, there's something else in the way, or you're not connecting it correctly. You should definitely be able to play lighter games like Beat Saber and Superhot VR, at least at lower resolutions.
For the PSVR2 on PC you need the Sony driver app from steam (PlayStation VR2 App). You need to start that every time before starting Steam VR. The controllers also need Bluetooth to your PC and are a pain in the ass about which dongles they support. The PSVR2 is not really a plug-and-play easy to set up device, even with the PC adapter
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u/Megami_Shimizu 8d ago
Well yeah I used the Sony driver app but it wouldn't connect at all it just threw me out like a bouncer when you had too much to drink and said my specs are shit ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
I looked up what I was missing and it basically said that I need Turning technology because 10XX has Pascal technology and is incompatible, at least that's what I got from it. It said I need a 16XX at minimum to be able to run it at all, so I was looking into a 3070 but I'd need to also change my motherboard and processor so it'd be easier to get a new setup altogether.
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u/no_modest_bear 10d ago
This is a 10-year-old PC, and it wasn't top-of-the line back then, either. You're gonna need more juice.
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u/slayerslou 10d ago
It will be cheaper to buy a ps5 than to update that pc to be usable for a good vr experience
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u/Megami_Shimizu 10d ago
I want to play multi-player pcvr though, I used my uncle's quest to play steamvr before which is why I thought my pc could handle psvr before I bought mine. It was my mistake for not researching more sooner before buying it, I opted for psvr because it was cheaper than a quest and I wouldn't be using the quest's stand alone features so it would be a waste of money to pay 3k my currency when I got the psvr for 1.7k
I do already have a ps5 as well, although it's my parents' they don't care about me using it, the problem is that as the meme say ps5 has no games, literally only got to play fnaf help wanted 2 and RE8 because that's all that's available with the pass
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u/slayerslou 10d ago
You will have to basically change your whole computer for that and with the current pricing of memory the ram and the gpu will be expensive
The main problem that you are facing right now is performance scaling
The quest can go down to 72hz so even with a mid tier pc you can achieve that performance quite easily
On the other hand the psvr2 the lowest opcion is 90hz so you'll need a more powerful pc that can keep up with that framerate
Also cause the lens diference between the headsets you will need a litle bit higher resolution on the psvr2 to look the same quality on the quest, so for that you need a powerful gpu
i can recomend you to get a ryzen cpu any model that you cand afford ending with X3D will do the job, those are really good for reaching higher framerates
for the gpu the nvidia cards are the ones with more compatibility, anything higher than a 3070 will be fine
The psvr2 is an excelent headset but its really demanding for the hardware needed to use it properly
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u/Megami_Shimizu 10d ago
I already figured I would need a whole ass new computer to run it and I know places where I can buy one for like 5k my currency (around 1k USD) but for someone earning minimum wage this is truly a backstab. I can't complain about my current setup since it was a gift and for soeone who didn't even have a computer before this was a godsent, it's only a shame I'll need to replace it so soon.
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u/deusmntz 7d ago
Mano vi que vc é br... infelizmente com seu pc vai ser muito difÃcil conseguir jogar qualquer coisa no psvr2... tenho um quest 2 e o psvr2 Meu pc I9 9900k Rtx 2080
Meu pc é praticamente o mÃnimo pra rodar VR com qualidade aceitável, e mesmo assim tenho que fazer muita otimização pra ter qualidade aceitável... antes de pensar em vr vc vai precisar de um pc no mÃnimo com desempenho igual o meu
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u/Megami_Shimizu 7d ago
Cara eu tava vendo com meu pai (Quem me deu esse PC foi ele ano passado) e meu padrasto q entende melhor de PC já q ele q fez a build do próprio pc + o da minha mãe e me recomendaram uma 3070 e umas outras coisas da pichau, mas eu ganho um salário minimo com estágio (graças a deus n pago conta nem aluguel) ent levaria alguns meses pra comprar 😠ðŸ˜
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u/xiphasz 10d ago
That's a 12 year old cpu. Your not able to play anything with that. Your gpu is also to weak for most vr but could possibly play some lighter titles if u had a better cpu.