Alienware m15 VR Ready Laptop

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Even if the future VR headset is a contact lens, you would still need computer power to process the games. This is a sleek and affordable solution for those with more common gaming needs for VR. The Alienware m15 laptop is state of the art and works well with most popular game titles, giving you a budget-friendly solution compared to the more bulky and heavy laptops not really suited for taking with you.

The design is simple and elegant but houses massive power you couldn't even find on a desktop 5 years ago for this price. 

So in terms of value for money and easily compatible with VR headsets, this is a great beginner option. 

Games and compatibility- If you're on a tight budget but still want a  VR ready graphics card and processor power to handle VR gaming, this will suit the majority of people. The video card is 125GB, and the processor clocks on at around 4.5 GHz, which could handle most games on Steam and Windows platforms, Not to Mention Viveport if you're getting the HTC headset (absolutely recommended with this computer), with loads of popular VR titles and virtual experiences.

Graphics and Processor– The Intel Core processor on this Alienware m15 model has a turbo boost up to 4.5 GHz, but mind this setting and keep your computer cool to prevent overheating at this point. Laptops can have lots of power, but unfortunately, not the best components for cooling. 32 GB RAM combined with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q VR ready graphics card is going to give you enough power for a long time ahead. But you might want to consider upgrading the SSD to 1TB instead of the 512GB included in the price. 

Hardware and components- The screen is a standard 15.6" anti-glare OLED. This gives fantastic imagery, but the 60Hz refresh rate is a bit low. If you also enjoy gaming without a VR headset, you might want to consider a computer with a better refresh rate, as it doesn't give much clarity on fast-moving games. But for VR games, it's the headgear that defines the refresh rate you experience, so you won't have any issues with the computer here. The computer casing is made of durable plastic resin that can handle a bit of rough handling. So this is a great option for your players who need a portable system.

Extras and add on– Both RAM and SSD are upgradable, and that's the only thing you probably might need to upgrade in the future. 32GB RAM might be ok now, but you can support up to twice that for later upgrades. This will cost around $100 at current prices. An SSD upgrade doesn't cost more than around $100 dollars either on Amazon, so getting twice the power here would be a great investment when it comes to future VR gaming. 

Conclusion– The Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop is an easy choice for those who are new to VR gaming, and it won't cost you enormous amounts of money to get a fully operational VR gaming computer in your home. But for those who are looking for a combination of VR and traditional gaming, the screen might be a little disappointing in terms of movement and color resolution on high-speed games. So it might be beneficial to have a 2 screen setup with a higher refresh rate and upgrade the SSD.