This article explains the requirements for a computer to be used in combination with a Varjo Aero. It also explains how you can test whether your current computer is VR ready.

The Varjo Aero is a high-end PC-VR headset that features an outstanding screen resolution of 2880 x 2720 pixels per eye, 90 Hz refresh rate and eye tracking with foveated rendering. The headset has some similarities to the Varjo VR-3, but is lighter and significantly lower price than Varjo’s other headsets. The Varjo Aero is ideal for flight and racing simulations, training, 3D design, and any other use case where detail and precision are essential.

How to easily check whether your current computer is capable of handling virtual reality applications

It is useful to run a software test to determine whether your current system is powerful enough to use virtual reality. This can be done simply by downloading the SteamVR Performance Test from the Steam store.

This application automatically measures the power of the computer using a two-minute VR demo. Also, with this app you can easily determine whether your computer can run VR at 90 FPS (frames per second) or whether an upgrade of the GPU or CPU is required. Afterward, you will be shown in a graph how suitable your computer is.

Varjo Aero and your PC

Below is a list of minimum requirements for a computer that can support running applications on the Aero.

• Processor: 4-core CPU, Intel i5-4590, Ryzen 5 1500X equivalent or better
• Memory: 8GB or more (For most VR games we recommend a minimum of 16GB RAM)
• Video out: DisplayPort 1.4
• USB ports: 1x USB-A 3.0
• Power: USB-C with power supply or supplied power adapter
• Operating system: Windows 10 (64bit)
• Graphics: DX12 compatible graphics card

Graphics cards running Varjo Aero at full resolution:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
• NVIDIA RTX A4000
• NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

Graphics cards running the Varjo Aero at half resolution:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
• NVIDIA RTX A2000
• NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

If you have further questions about the Computer requirements for the Varjo Aero headset?
Please contact one of our experts who will be happy to help you.