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The Pimax 5K Plus is a continuation of Pimax’s line of PC VR headsets, which were released in January 2020.
In this article, you can find out detailed technical specifications of the Pimax Artisan VR headset and the minimum system requirements for computer hardware for comfortable use of the VR headset.
Basic information about Pimax Artisan
| Headset type | PC VR (computer VR) – Works only when connected to a PC |
| Manufacturer’s website | pimax.com |
| Available VR platforms | SteamVR Pimax Play |
| Release date | January 11, 2020 |
| Price | $449 – headset only |
The most important technical characteristics of Pimax Artisan
| Type of optics | Fresnel lenses |
| IPD range | 60-72 mm with mechanical adjustment |
| Display type | 2 x CLPL (customized low persistence liquid) displays |
| Display resolution | 3400 x 1440 pixels 1700 x 1440 per eye |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| FOV angle of view | 130° horizontal, depending on IPD setting 95° vertical |
| Controllers | Any SteamVR compatible controllers (purchased separately) |
| Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jack connector Built-in microphone |
| Headset and controller tracking | Outside-in tracking via SteamVR 2.0 base stations 6 degrees of freedom (6 DoF) |
| Port | 2 x USB Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wireless modules | none |
| Weight and dimensions | 514g with headband 280 x 108 x 136mm |
| Pass-through camera mode | none |
| Additional features | SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, Gyroscope, Hand Tracking (optional) |
System requirements when connecting to a PC
The Pimax Artisan 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 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel® Core i5-9400 or better |
| Graphic card | Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon™ R9 390 or better Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 or better |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Connecting to PC | DisplayPort 1.4 or Thunderbolt port USB 3.0 or USB Type-C |
| Recommendations from the manufacturer | support.pimax.com |
