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PC Requirements for Optimal Performance
Minimum Requirement
Capable of playing casual games like Beat Saber with a medium experience. For flight and racing simulations, playable but with less ideal graphics quality.
GPU:
RTX 2070, RTX 2070S, RTX 2080, RTX 2080S, RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3060, RTX 3060Ti, RTX 3070, RTX 3070Ti, RTX 4060, RTX 4060Ti, RX 5700XT, RX 6700XT
CPU:
intel i5 - 12x00 Series or above
intel i7 - 10x00 Series or above
intel i9 - 10x00 Series or above
or AMD processor with the same performance
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 5GB Spare Space
GPU IO Port: DP1.4a x1
USB: USB 3.0 or Above
Operating System: Win10(x64)/Win11
Recommended
For flight and racing simulations, medium graphics quality can be achieved through parameter adjustments.
GPU:
RTX 3080, RTX 3080Ti, RTX 3090, RTX 4070, RTX 4070S, RX 6800, RX 6800XT, RX 6900XT, RX 6950XT
CPU:
intel i5 - 13x00 Series or above
intel i7 - 12x00 Series or above
intel i9 - 12x00 Series or above
or AMD processor with the same performance
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 5GB Spare Space
GPU IO Port: DP1.4a x1
USB: USB 3.0 or Above
Operating System: Win10(x64)/Win11
Best Experience
Achieves the best graphics quality and experience for flight and racing simulations.
GPU:
RTX 4070Ti, RTX 4070Ti S, RTX 4080, RTX 4080 S, RTX 4090, RX 7900XT, RX 7900XTX
CPU:
intel i7 - 13x00 Series or Above
intel I9 - 13x00 Series or above
or AMD processor with the same performance
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 10GB Spare Space
GPU IO Port: DP1.4a x1
USB: USB 3.0 or Above
Operating System: Win10(x64)/Win11
Laptop Supported
The Crystal Light/Super works with laptops, as long as the laptop has a direct GPU output to MiniDP or USB-C port. You will need an adapter that supports DP 1.4a specification at 8K resolution at 60 Hz. In doubt, open Nvidia Control Panel, go to PhysX settings, and share a screenshot of what you see with our customer support.
FAQs
Yes. EVO is a completely standalone client that includes the standard client. You are free to switch between the two—settings, profiles and device pairings in Pimax Play remain unaffected.
Hand Tracking is only available on SLAM headsets. In the current release it is open to Dream Air and Dream Air SE.Crystal Light and Crystal Super support is coming in a later update.
The Sboys3 SteamVR native driver currently supports the Dream Air Lighthouse version only. Support for more Pimax headsets is actively under development — including Dream Air SE, Crystal Light, and Crystal Super, across both SLAM and Lighthouse variants.
For any technical issue through no fault of the user within the warranty, Pimax will replace the headset at no cost for the user. Any costs, including shipping , are covered by Pimax.
That depends on the condition of the headset and the reason for the return. For more details, please refer to: https://pimax.com/pages/returns-refunds
The warranty period starts from the date you receive the product.
No. The Crystal Super is a PCVR-only VR headset without batteries. It always needs to be connected by its DP cable, so it does not support wifi streaming or the 60G Airlink.
The Dream Air Lighthouse version is compatible with the following SteamVR controllers:
- Valve Index controllers are sold separately (left and right controllers are not bundled as a pair).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1615160/Valve_Index_Replacenment_Left_Controller/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1615180/Valve_Index_Replacenment_Right_Controller/ - Pimax Sword
https://pimax.com/products/pimax-sword-controller - HTCVive Controllers
https://www.vive.com/us/accessory/controller2018/ - Shiftall FlipVR
https://en.shiftall.net/products/flipvr - And GripVR
https://en.shiftall.net/products/gripvr - UDCAP Gloves (Additional trackers required)
https://udexreal.com/

