# Virtual Reality-Ready Computers The Oculus Ready Computers Will Work With the Oculus Rift By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus-ready References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/24/oculus-ready-pc-program-offers-vr-ready-rigs-for-less-than-1/) & [pcworld](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2986272/gadgets/oculus-ready-pcs-will-be-guaranteed-to-meet-virtual-realitys-demanding-needs.html) Oculus Ready is a brand new software program that allows tech and gaming enthusiasts to make use of fully officially licensed Oculus-branded personal computers from the likes of Alienware, Dell and Asus, all brands already renowned for manufacturing quality gaming machines. These computing rigs will be fully optimized to run the consumer version of the Oculus Rift when it launches in early 2016. The minimum specs of 8 GB RAM will be complemented by a powerful Intel i5 processor and an NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD 290 graphics card. These Oculus Ready personal computers will be offered for less than $1,000. Oculus Ready is all set to revolutionize the worlds of computing and gaming, with a whole new level of gaming realism set to be achieved thanks to this technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Oculus Ready Program:** The Oculus Ready program paves the way for the integration of virtual reality technology into personal computers, opening up opportunities for immersive gaming experiences. - **Optimized VR Computing Rigs:** The development of optimized virtual reality computing rigs by major computer brands offers users a hassle-free and seamless experience, creating opportunities for new hardware and software innovations in the VR space. - **Affordable Vr-ready Pcs:** The availability of affordable VR-ready personal computers under $1,000 makes virtual reality technology more accessible to a wider consumer market, presenting opportunities for increased adoption and the development of VR-related applications and services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing:** The Oculus Ready program presents an opportunity for computer hardware manufacturers to collaborate with VR technology companies, creating innovative and high-performance virtual reality computing solutions. - **Gaming Industry:** The integration of Oculus Ready computers with the Oculus Rift opens up new possibilities for the gaming industry, enabling developers to create more immersive and realistic gaming experiences for players. - **Virtual Reality Hardware and Software Development:** The development of optimized VR computing rigs through the Oculus Ready program drives the demand for VR hardware and software innovation, leading to opportunities for companies to create cutting-edge VR technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Powerful Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-aurora-1.md) - [Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkreality-vrx.md) - [Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Fast-Response VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-legion-vr700.md) - [Full-Body-Tracking VR Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Official Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-orion-7000.md) - [AI-Ready Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigabyte-aorus-17-and-aorus-15.md)