By Steven Wong
It’s probably safe to say that virtual reality hasn’t taken off the way many hoped it would, and a big reason for that is the prohibitive price point for the hardware. Not only are users expected to spend up to $800 for a headset, but they need a $1,000+ PC on top of that to run the hardware.
It’s an expense that few are willing to commit to, given the newness of the technology, so it has become a top issue for hardware manufacturers to address.
That has led to a major shift to affordable and very capable gaming computers such as the Asus VivoPC X, which is best described as an entry-level VR PC. This mini desktop is roughly the same size as a gaming console such as the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, and it even has a console-like aesthetic with its rounded exterior.
Inside, the VivoPC X sports an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 video card, an Intel Core i5 2.5Ghz processor, 8GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive. Although the hardware specs aren’t likely to knock anyone’s socks off, they’re enough to power quality VR experiences – all at a relatively low $799 or £889 price …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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