Is my desktop good enough for vr development?

[Simply54]

Hello can someone help 😊. I'm starting school for xr developer and needed to know if my desk top is good enough.
My desk top info,
AMD A9-9410 RADEON R5, 5 computer core. 2c+3G, 2.90 ghz, 8.0 gb 64 bit operating x64 prossesor, widows 10.
Thank you

 

[Brian Boru]

We probably don't know.

Ask somewhere where there are likely to be VR devs reading.

 

[COLGeek]

Suitability depends on the requirements for the applications you intend to use for development.

You typically don't need a lot of performance for the coding part of the process, other processes, including running the developed games will be more demanding.

More memory in your system would help, as would the use of a dedicated GPU and SSD for the OS and main applications.

 

[Simply54]

Suitability depends on the requirements for the applications you intend to use for development.

You typically don't need a lot of performance for the coding part of the process, other processes, including running the developed games will be more demanding.

More memory in your system would help, as would the use of a dedicated GPU and SSD for the OS and main applications.

Thank you for your help, Yes I would need to run developed games as well. What is better, I heard Alienware is the best but can't spend that kind of money, any PC or laptop that would work well that you can recommend?

 

[COLGeek]

What is your budget and where do you live? You can use a site like PCPARTPICKER to build out a system.

You can usually build a better system for the money, than going with a pre-built.

However, GPUs are crazy expensive these days, so buying a pre-built with a strong GPU can be a relative bargain.

Do you know what development apps you'll be using?

 

[Simply54]

What is your budget and where do you live? You can use a site like PCPARTPICKER to build out a system.

You can usually build a better system for the money, than going with a pre-built.

However, GPUs are crazy expensive these days, so buying a pre-built with a strong GPU can be a relative bargain.

Do you know what development apps you'll be using?

Thx, I'll be using unity for school purposes, then as I learn more coding I'll do unreal engine.

 

[COLGeek]

Unity system requirements:

Unity - Manual: System requirements for Unity 2021 LTS

docs.unity3d.com

Unreal system requirements:

Hardware and Software Specifications | Unreal Engine Documentation

docs.unrealengine.com

Never assume the bare minimum system config will provide a satisfying development environment, especially in terms of playback.

 

[Brian Boru]

These might also be useful starting pages:

Build VR experiences with Unity

Build virtual reality games with Unity from Meta Quest, SteamVR and more. Unity powers more than 60% of VR experiences.

unity.com

Virtual Reality Development | Unreal Engine 4.27 Documentation

docs.unrealengine.com