VR performace.

[Dazven]

So, this may be the Nth thread everyone has seen and I apologize if that is the case. However VR is the ultimate dream for gaming to me, yet I have just had some reservations when it comes to certain simulators I play(Namely DCS).

 

I'm having trouble understanding what is the proper FPS I should be getting in order to get smooth results(90 FPS or is it 180?) and is my PC capable of handling it at levels I desire(Mid graphics, as long as it looks decent and is smooth)?

 

My Specs:

 

GPU: GTX 970

 

CPU: i5 6600

 

RAM: 16 Gb(I think at 1300 Mhz)

 

etc.

 

Anyway I'd appreciate any answer be it one's own anecdotes or whatever. I have just been holding off saving up for this very reason(And the possibility of the OR Santa Cruz headset being out within the next year and if it is successful in its goals).

 

Side Note: I'm not looking at getting the Vive as the room-scale really doesn't work with my living conditions(And roommate lol). Yet I appreciate responses from owners too given similar specs in the main areas I am looking at.

 

Thanks.

[cichlidfan]

90 FPS is what the Rift wanted, originally, before Asynchronous Time Warp.

 

Your specs 'should' allow you to use VR and perform fairly well, at least with the current software iteration.

[Dazven]

90 FPS is what the Rift wanted, originally, before Asynchronous Time Warp.

 

Your specs 'should' allow you to use VR and perform fairly well, at least with the current software iteration.

 

Thanks for the fast reply, the 'should' has me worried yet I get that you don't want to be 100% considering you can't without testing it. Well, I think I may give it a go at some point. Hell if worst comes to worst I'll replace the 970 with a 1070-80. Will have to see though, my job/income tends to slow down in the fall/winter months and I'm an hourly employee rather than salary.

 

Thanks again.

[cichlidfan]

With a 10 series card, I would not have used the quotes. However, the introduction of ASW has changed things quite a bit. If you can afford it, then I would would say go for it.

[SkateZilla]

Should be able to get 45 FPS w/ ASW ENabled provided you're on Windows 8 or 10

[Gladman]

I could get 45 FPS with a GTX780 when the Rift first came out. I see no reason you won't be able to handle the sim with a 970.

[Dazven]

Fantastic news then! That seals the deal for getting the OR in a few months then.

 

Thanks guys for your help.

[Frusheen]

For a comparison I just tried my sim without VR and did not change any settings. I can maintain 45fps in VR using ASW over Vegas. My fps outside VR is showing about 170fps at 1920x1080. If you can get in that range currently then it is some indication that you will be able to run in VR.

[Dazven]

For a comparison I just tried my sim without VR and did not change any settings. I can maintain 45fps in VR using ASW over Vegas. My fps outside VR is showing about 170fps at 1920x1080. If you can get in that range currently then it is some indication that you will be able to run in VR.

I believe I can definitely do so. Last I checked for my FPS I was somewhere around that range. Didn't really take note of it though as I was running it smoothly at the time. Will have to check on Tuesday.

 

Thanks for that, now I know a range to shoot for.

[Frusheen]

I believe I can definitely do so. Last I checked for my FPS I was somewhere around that range. Didn't really take note of it though as I was running it smoothly at the time. Will have to check on Tuesday.

 

Thanks for that, now I know a range to shoot for.

 

Good stuff. The big issue in VR is maintaining the fps. You need to be able to stay at 45fps ASW all the time. Any dips no matter how brief can be very sickening. That's why I test over Vegas and preferably with a few other aircraft around. If the sim maintains 45 there then out over the desert will be no problem.

[-Painter-]

You guys who are able to maintain 45 fps: Please can you post a screenshot of your DCS and NvidiaInspector (if you use it) settings? Thanks!