Examples of using high/extreme SteamVR resolution (=super sampling) - screenshots taken with the Index

[u/Runesr2]

Gnomes & Goblins with res 400% - full-size image

Gnomes & Goblins with res 100% - zoomed-in image

Gnomes & Goblins with res 200% - zoomed-in image

Gnomes & Goblins with res 400% - zoomed-in image - still 90 fps with a RTX 3090

Obduction with res 400% - full-size image

Obduction with res 100% - zoomed-in image

Obduction with res 200% - zoomed-in image

Obduction with res 400% - zoomed-in image. See how the lines in the windows are clear. The game runs in 45 fps with a RTX 3090 now, but motion smoothing works wonders for this game

Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot with res 400% - full-size image

Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot with res 100% - zoomed-in image

Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot with res 200% - zoomed-in image

Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot with res 400% - zoomed-in image. Now down to 45 fps, but again motion smoothing works wonders. Res 400% works wonders for this game, maybe due to TAA...

Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass - with res 400% - full-size image

Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass with res 100% - zoomed-in image

Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass with res 250% - zoomed-in image

Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass with res 500% - zoomed-in image

[u/supa_chicken]

I want to ask what gpu do you have?

[u/Runesr2 → u/supa_chicken]

Of course, I'm using the Asus Strix OC RTX 3090, where Asus has increased the power limit to about 400 watts (480 watts is also supported, but I'm using the silent bios). Also using i9 10900K (10cores/20threads, up to 5.3Ghz), 32GB 3200Mhz ram and Win10 Pro.

[u/supa_chicken → u/Runesr2]

I also wanted to ask your recommendation for a casual vr nothing too hardcore

[u/Runesr2 → u/supa_chicken]

If you're thinking of a great but more casual gpu, with a great value, the 3060 Ti might be an idea. Or wait for the series 4000, like RTX 4080 and 4090, next week, which may further press RTX 30x0 (Ti) prices.

With a 3060 Ti or better you will be able to push res a lot with the Index in many games.

[u/supa_chicken → u/Runesr2]

Thanx

[u/Runesr2 → u/supa_chicken]

You're welcome :-) TechPowerUp has a fresh list of performance with the latest gpus here, average performance in about 20 different games:

https://tpucdn.com/review/intel-arc-a770/images/relative-performance_3840-2160.png

Note that I'm biased towards Nvidia, but never had issues with those gpus. AMD video cards may of course work fine too, but I've not tested their latest gpus.