The HTC Vive headset allows for greater immersion and a whole new gaming experience.
Whether you’ve just brought one or are incredibly tempted, we’ve put together this blog article answering all your burning questions about the HTC Vive, covering all the key features and whether or not you need a PC.
HTC Vive
The HTC Vive is a type of virtual reality headset. VR allows you to fully immerse yourself in your gaming by utilising features such as 3D spatial audio, 360 degree high-res visuals, smooth refresh rates, support for up to 4K resolutions, and even large-scale room tracking.
To ensure you remain comfortable, the HTC Vive has been fine-tuned for enhanced long-term comfort. Its optimised design effectively and evenly spreads the weight of the headset. Whilst the adjustable headphone and head strap ensures the headset sits comfortably on your head. Plus, you can even adjust the lens distance to reduce any strain on your eyes.
You can take a look at our entire range of HTC Vive VR headsets, by clicking the button below.
PC System Requirements for HTC Vive
In order to use an HTC Vive headset, you will need a compatible PC that meets at least the minimum specification, which we’ve listed down below.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-10 | Windows 7-10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 |
Our Top Compatible HTC Vive Gaming PCs
Don’t worry though if your PC doesn’t meet these requirements! We’ve included our top HTC Vive compatible gaming PCs down below.
OcUK Gaming Sabre Configurable PC
The OcUK Gaming Sabre comes equipped with all the gaming hardware you need to enjoy playing VR. This includes an Intel i7 13700F CPU for powerful performance and ultra-fast speeds. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 renders all your favourite games in stunning photo-realistic quality with silky-smooth frame rates. What’s more, with a 500GB SSD, 1TB SSD, and an optional extra drive, you will have plenty of storage space for all the latest VR titles, such as Breachers, your creative projects, and much more!
As the OcUK Gaming Sabre is a configurable PC, you can adjust the base hardware specification. This includes customising the PC case, processor, GPU, memory, operating system, and adding up to three SSDs.
OcUK Gaming Sabre
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i7 13700F and NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU
- Up to 32GB DRR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 Configurable PC
Cool and powerful, achieve superior gaming performance with the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 PC. Harness the Intel i5 11400F CPU, for seamless performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks alike. Whilst the 16GB DDR4 RAM ensures quick loading times and near-zero input lag or latency. Plus, take advantage of the NVIDIA RTX 3060 with built-in support for Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS, to enjoy realistic lighting and shadows and greater immersion. Perfect for playing the VR survival FPS Ghost of Tabor.
Lastly, the crisp all-white aesthetic will blend seamlessly into any set up, which you can further customise by opting to adjust the included braided cables, case, and much more.
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5 11400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
- All-white aesthetic
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC
A part of the Refract Gaming range, the Jade pre-built has been fine-tuned for mid-tier gaming and budding content creation, along with being VR ready. Built with only high-quality gaming hardware, this PC includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Harness the Zen 4 architecture for blisteringly fast processing and performance. Whilst all your favourite games will be rendered in photo-realistic quality with smooth frame rates, thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Lastly, with a 1TB SSD, you’ll have all the storage space you need for your favourite VR games, such as the upcoming Killer Frequency.
In addition to all of this, each PC in the Refract Gaming range comes equipped with a three-year warranty, which also covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind in case of any unexpected repairs.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR4 RAM
Be sure to let us know if you’ve ever experienced virtual reality with an HTC Vive headset. In the meantime, why not take a look at our very own ‘Coming to VR’ series?
Toy Trains
Brazen Blaze
Escape Simulator
Do You Have an HTC Vive VR Headset?
Do you have an HTC Vive headset? What’s your favourite VR game to play at the moment? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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