Getting started in VR

Minibiker · 12 Aug 2019 at 20:16

Hi all

At the weekend I went round my parents house and my dad let me have a go on his new PSVR... I done abit of racing and I was actually amazed by it as I've never had a good go at VR, Now I really want a VR headset for my PC so I can do project cars and maybe some rallying... What's a decent headset to get for a noob like me... I don't have a lot of money so not looking for the latest spec ones.... I had the DK2 before but used it a couple of times before selling and I'm not sure if that supports the latest titles

Cheers

Minibiker · 13 Aug 2019 at 08:38

GBRusty said:
The Rift S will probably fit the bill. It's pretty good for sim racing type stuff like project cars. Plus it'll turn it's hand to other stuff too. Like beat saber etc.

I've got the Valve Index but not sure a 1000 pound headset is what you're after

I have read a lot about the Rift S and its highly recommended... A few people have mentioned the CV1, Is that any good as I've seen a couple of them for around £180-£200

Minibiker · 13 Aug 2019 at 16:28

So my budget would be from £200-£250 as I'm abit tight on money...

My specs are below

Ryzen 1600
Aorus B450 MATX
16gb Corsair vengence 3000mhz
550w Coolermaster Master watt

Currently I have a GTX750Ti but will be upgrading before trying VR... May look at second hand 1060 or RX570...

Cheers

Minibiker · 13 Aug 2019 at 22:57

Thanks for the reply @lokiss when I'm looking to buy do I need the whole set including handsets or could I just get the headset as I will only be using it for sitting whilst racing... With the Lenovo and HP ones do they produce decent graphics?

Minibiker · 14 Aug 2019 at 16:48

melmac said:
Second hand Rift Or Samsung Odyssey +

I wouldn't buy a Rift without the controllers, even if you are only planning to sit down. There are deals to be had out there.

You would need a better GPU, get a 1060 over a 570 for VR.

OK thanks I will go on the hunt for a 1060 6gb they can be found relatively cheap... I've not seen the Samsung VR set I'll have to have a look at that.. Cheers

Minibiker · 14 Aug 2019 at 17:58

lokiss said:
They tend to go around the £300 mark, or it would have been an easy suggestion.

Ahhh just out my reach then... I think I'll stick to a Rift CV1 or the Lenovo explorer

Minibiker · 22 Aug 2019 at 09:52

If I'm getting a 1060 is it best to get 6gb model, I've seen plenty of 3gb models and decent prices but don't want to buy if it's not really best for what I need

Minibiker · 22 Aug 2019 at 15:49

melmac said:
Yes, 6GB model is best. What's your video card budget?

Looking at around the £100 mark so second hand would be ideal I think

Minibiker · 22 Aug 2019 at 17:08

melmac said:
I think you struggle to find a 6GB 1060 for £100 even second hand.

there is a 3GB one for sale in the members market right now for under 100. Might be good enough for you?

Yeah I saw that one... I am tempted by it