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Vive is one of the first PC VR headsets from HTC, released in April 2016.
In this article, you can learn detailed technical specifications of the HTC Vive VR headset and the minimum system requirements for computer hardware for comfortable use of the VR headset.
Basic information about HTC Vive
| Headset type | PC VR (computer VR) – Works only when connected to a PC |
| Manufacturer’s website | vive.com |
| Available VR platforms | SteamVR |
| Release date | April 4, 2016 (discontinued) |
| Price | $799 – headset, 2 x controllers and base stations |
The most important technical specifications of the HTC Vive
| Type of optics | Fresnel lenses |
| IPD range | 61-72 mm with mechanical adjustment |
| Display type | 2 x OLED |
| Display resolution | 2160 x 1200 pixels 1080 x 1200 per eye |
| Maximum refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| FOV angle of view | 108° horizontal, depending on IPD setting 97° vertical |
| Controllers | 2 HTC Vive controllers |
| Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jack Built-in Microphone |
| Headset and controller tracking | Outside-in tracking via 2 Vive base stations 6 degrees of freedom (6 DoF) |
| Port | HDMI, USB 2.0, USB Type-A |
| Wireless modules | none |
| Weight and dimensions | 470g with headband 190 x 117 x 140mm |
| Pass-through camera mode | RGB camera |
| Additionally | Head mount with stereo headphones (optional) |
System requirements when connecting to a PC
The HTC Vive is a PC VR headset and only works when connected to a computer.
To run desktop games and applications, your PC must meet these specifications.
| operating system | Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4590 or AMD FX™ 8350 or better |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or better |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Connecting to PC | HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 1x USB 2.0 |
| Recommendations from the manufacturer | vive.com |
