Valve Index: System requirements of the VR set in check

The trade press is unanimous: Valve Index will soon be the best VR solution for the mass market to date. Our guide shows what the official system requirements look like and how you can test your hardware.

Even mid-range PCs are theoretically equipped for Valve Index.

Valve's VR set is supposed to deliver a 3D spectacle on an unprecedented level. Required for this is a PC that brings the required processing power.

Valve Index: System Requirements for PCs

According to Valve, your PC should meet at least the following criteria:

• Processor: Dual-Core CPU
• Graphics card: GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• USB: The headset cameras require USB 3.0.

The supported operating systems are Windows 10, Linux and Valve's in-house SteamOS. Overall, the requirements do not read too high, however, it is true that many games will probably require significantly more processing power to unleash the full VR glory.On this page to Valve Index, you can download a special app to test the suitability of your PC.