Best Computers For The HP Reverb G2
The HP Reverb G2 is one of the most exciting headsets on the market with 2160 x 2160 displays. The images look beautiful through the lenses of the Reverb G2, but it also requires a super powerful PC to run.
Here are the best PCs for the HP Reverb G2:
Option #1:
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Specs Breakdown:
– A good low budget processor that can handle 3D movies and most games.Graphics Card: GTX 1660 TI – So I’ve tested dozens of graphics cards and I think the GTX 1660 TI is the lowest cost, most reliable option for watching movies. With this card, you can watch movies on full resolution (2160 x 2160) without needing to tweak anything.
For games though – it’s a pretty miserable experience trying to run it on full resolution. Even with overclocking and various settings tweaks, it’s hard to maintain a stable frame-rate in most games. With that said though…
Most games run fine on half resolution, and believe it or not, half-resolution on the HP Reverb G2 still looks way better than most other headsets!
– A bit low, but good enough to run most games provided you close most other programs. Has limited multi-tasking capabilities. Luckily RAM is cheap to upgrade and it’s the easiest part to add to your PC if you feel you need the extra 8 GB.Ports:
- USB 3.0 Type-A Socket
– The headset says it requires a USB-C port, but it comes with an adapter so you won’t need it on the computer. Using the adapter won’t make any noticeable difference to your experience. - DisplayPort 1.3
Option #2:
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– This processor is powerful enough for all gaming needs. You’d only need a better processor if you’re a hardcore streamer, video editing or rendering.Graphics Card: RTX 2070 Super – I’ve tried Half-Life: Alyx on ultra settings at the HP Reverb G2’s native resolution of 2,160 x 2,160 and it was nearly perfect!
It was able to maintain a stable 82+ fps (frames per second) with no frame drops. By lowering the game’s settings a bit, you can reach 90 fps, but I personally didn’t notice a difference between 82 and 90 fps and kept it on ultra settings.
Most popular games like SUPERHOT, Beat Saber and Robo Recall runs perfectly fine on 90 fps.
There are a few edge cases (like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Elite Dangerous) which require some settings tweaks to get running on max resolution. These are games which are ultra graphically intense, or games that were ported to VR and aren’t well optimized.
But overall, this is capable of handling all your gaming needs.
– A decent amount, but could always use more. You’ll be limited in your multitasking capabilities in some VR games. The more memory intensive games can take over 10 GB of RAM, so you’ll have to close browsers to play them.Ports:
- USB 3.0 Type-A Socket – The headset says it requires a USB-C port, but it comes with an adapter so it’ll work fine on a Type-A socket. Using the adapter won’t make any noticeable difference to your experience.
- DisplayPort 1.3
Option #3:
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– A great processor that can handle all gaming needs and most video editing or streaming purposes.Graphics Card: RTX 3080 – The newest graphics card series to come out from NVIDIA. There’s a lot of hype about this card and rightfully so. Not only is it one of the most powerful graphics cards on the market, it’s also the most bang for your buck!
If you don’t mind spending this much, I highly recommend getting it, because you’ll be future-proofed for 5-10 years.
– Good enough to run every game on VR, but keep in mind some games use over 10 GB of RAM so you’ll be limited in multitasking in those cases. If you want more RAM, you can buy another 16 GB separately – it’s the easiest component to install.Ports:
- USB 3.0 Type-C Socket
- DisplayPort 1.3
With this machine, you’ll be able to get the best experience VR has to offer. Apart from having an RTX 3090 graphics card (which is massively overpriced right now), you can’t do better than this machine.
Building Your Own Computer:
Thanks for your help Mei!
Can you also show me the computer that you built for your headset?
I’ll look into building a computer if it’s not too difficult.
Why Build a computer yourself?
- It’ll be a little bit cheaper (NOTE: Currently this is not true due to the shortage in graphics cards. If you want a cheap computer, you’re better off getting a pre-built).
- It’ll have more longevity. Manufacturers tend to cut corners when making these PCs – often using lesser quality parts so it won’t last as long as a computer you build yourself.
Here’s the build I use:
| Type | Product Link |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | RTX 3080 |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Motherboard | ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming |
| Power Supply | Phanteks AMP 750W 80PLUS GOLD |
| Cooler | Corsair iCUE H100i |
| RAM | Viper Steel Series 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | Crucial BX500 SSD |
| Storage 2 | Seagate Barracuda 2TB |
Now I do have to say – finding an RTX 3080 can be pretty difficult, because it’s pretty new to the market and it’s always sold out. I recommend being patient and trying to snipe it when it becomes available.
Computer Cases
For computer cases, there are several options, just pick one that you like from Amazon.
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EDIT: Shortage of PC Parts
As of now, there is a shortage of computers and PC parts, especially graphics cards. It’s cheaper to actually buy your own PC than to build one at this point – though I’ll update this post when that changes.
In case the computers are OUT OF STOCK, here’s what you should look for:
- At least 16 GB of DDR 4 RAM (if you want to be comfortable, get 32 GB DDR4)
- If you want to take advantage of the full resolution of the Reverb G2, then aim for at least an RTX 2070 graphics card. I recommend an RTX 3070 or 3080 though if you can get your hands on one. They’re frequently out of stock.
- CPU isn’t too important as long as it’s an i5 and above.
- Storage space is up to you.
