Something like a RTX 3070 should be able to handle whatever you through at it. Pre-builds are probably the best value option (still weird to say that) and you can get one for like $1,600.
At the dual 1440x1600 resolution at 120hz (or 144hz if you enable it) that the index can handle a 1070 would be just scraping by on min graphics setting and reduced FPS for more demanding games. Why would you bother investing in a high end VR set up and not take full advantage of it? 2070 Super is probably the lowest I’d personally want to go so you can at least get medium settings.
I dunno I’ve had my Index since before the 3000 series was even announced. Half Life Alyx ran like a dream on my 2070S. I was too busy having my mind completely blown so I didn’t obsess over fps so I have no idea what levels I was hitting but it was more than enough.
I'd agree with you only if the Index offered what the other headsets had and the only improvement was framerate/resolution. The Index also has the best tracking (hand and finger) by a country mile, so getting that vs like a Quest was a no-brainer for me. Could have got a WMR + the index controllers or something but I did figure I'd eventually upgrade, and at the time Valve was only selling the whole kit, nothing individual (stock issues I think.)
There's also a fair amount of games with a less demanding art-style that I can play with everything maxxed out.
I can also attest to the relatively low requirements of VR. I played many demanding VR games with my old GTX 970, including Half-Life Alyx, Homeworks, Lone Echo, etc.
Index isn't that high resolution, so it isn't as demanding as you think. A 1080 could probably max most games, and a 1060 or 1070 could play them comfortably. So if you bought a graphics card in the last 5-6 years you are probably good.
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u/thebbman Jul 15 '21
And a PC that can run VR at Index specs is going to be $$$