Hardware

What you need for ViRTUE

ViRTUE runs on a Windows PC and a SteamVR-compatible VR headset. On this page you'll find the minimum requirements, compatible headsets and notes on networking.

System requirements

Minimum requirements for the Windows PC that runs ViRTUE and SteamVR:

Operating system

Windows® 10, 64 bit

Processor

Intel i5 5th Generation or comparable

Memory

8 GB RAM

Graphics

GeForce GTX 1060 4 GB or comparable

Storage

1 GB disk space

VR headset with controllers

Any VR headset that is SteamVR-compatible and has hand controllers can be used (e.g. HTC Vive, Valve Index, Pico 4 or Ultra, Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S or Pro).

Recommended models

USB · Wi-Fi

Meta Quest 2 · 3 · 3S · Pro

Standalone headset. Connection via Quest Link, Air Link, Virtual Desktop or Steam Link.

Meta Quest guide →

USB · Wi-Fi

Pico 4 · Ultra

Standalone headset. Connection via Pico Connect (wired or wireless).

Pico guide →

DisplayPort

HTC Vive · Pro · Valve Index

Tethered SteamVR headsets. No additional software needed, just Steam and SteamVR.

SteamVR guide →

Wi-Fi

Valve Steam Frame

Streaming-first standalone headset from Valve. Streams PC-VR via Steam Link over an included Wi-Fi 6E adapter.

Expected 2026

Wi-Fi router

If you use a wireless connection to the VR headset (Air Link, Virtual Desktop, Steam Link, Pico Connect), we recommend a powerful Wi-Fi router.

Standard

Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax or newer

Band

5 GHz

PC connection

Gigabit Ethernet via LAN cable (CAT5e or better)

Line of sight

Router placed openly in the room, less than 10 m from the headset