Index Compatibility and System Requirements
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VALVE Index System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10, SteamOS, Linux
- Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX480
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Available DisplayPort (Version1.2) and USB (2.0+) Port required
Recommended
- Processor: Quad Core+
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or better
- Additional Notes: Available USB (3.0+) Port required for Headset Pass-Through Camera
Tracking
The Index Headset requires a minimum of 1 (2 recommended) Base Stations for tracking. Index is compatible with both the original Vive Base Stations and the 2.0 versions available on the Steam Store.
Controllers
The Index Headset is compatible with Vive and Vive Pro Wands in addition to Valve's Index Controllers.
Available Ports
The Index Headset requires that your system has the following ports available:
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2+ for headset display
- 1 x USB 3.0+ for headset cameras
Laptop Users
Laptops that use integrated graphics rather than a dedicated GPU that meets or exceeds our system requirements may not work with Index.
Please note: Index does not support HDMI, and will not work with DisplayPort to HDMI adapters.
