Pimax 8k is live

BaDBoY_uK · 11 Nov 2018 at 05:40

I have a 5K+

.90 version of software is ok. I wish it had brightness level decreasing

Pros
- FOV is amazing and feels so much better than the Vive and Vive Pro
- SDE is almost non-existent, even in games like Elite
- Super lightweight
- Can extend Dislayport, USB and power with std cables from Amazon

Cons
- Weird to configure the first time
- Black levels aren't ideal due to CLPL displays

AMA

Deleted User 456458 · 11 Nov 2018 at 08:20

BaDBoY_uK said:
I have a 5K+

.90 version of software is ok. I wish it had brightness level decreasing

Pros
- FOV is amazing and feels so much better than the Vive and Vive Pro
- SDE is almost non-existent, even in games like Elite
- Super lightweight
- Can extend Dislayport, USB and power with std cables from Amazon

Cons
- Weird to configure the first time
- Black levels aren't ideal due to CLPL displays

AMA

What backer no were you?

do any sim racing?

[Death] · 11 Nov 2018 at 08:26

BaDBoY_uK said:
I have a 5K+

.90 version of software is ok. I wish it had brightness level decreasing

Pros
- FOV is amazing and feels so much better than the Vive and Vive Pro
- SDE is almost non-existent, even in games like Elite
- Super lightweight
- Can extend Dislayport, USB and power with std cables from Amazon

Cons
- Weird to configure the first time
- Black levels aren't ideal due to CLPL displays

AMA

Any kind of asw in software yet.

SupraWez · 11 Nov 2018 at 09:00

BaDBoY_uK said:
I have a 5K+

.90 version of software is ok. I wish it had brightness level decreasing

Pros
- FOV is amazing and feels so much better than the Vive and Vive Pro
- SDE is almost non-existent, even in games like Elite
- Super lightweight
- Can extend Dislayport, USB and power with std cables from Amazon

Cons
- Weird to configure the first time
- Black levels aren't ideal due to CLPL displays

AMA

Any pics?

Born2BSlow · 11 Nov 2018 at 13:31

Please tell us more...I'm backer 2xxx odd...have to decide whether tos tick with the 8K or swap for the 5k+...

BaDBoY_uK · 11 Nov 2018 at 14:48

Robert896r1 said:
What backer no were you?

do any sim racing?

I dont do SIM racing normally. But may try Assetto Corsa

[Death] said:
Any kind of asw in software yet.

I dont believe so no. The PiTool software is super limited currently

SupraWez said:
Any pics?

Hard for me to take pics of the device internally. Only pics right now are on IMGUR

Born2BSlow said:
Please tell us more...I'm backer 2xxx odd...have to decide whether tos tick with the 8K or swap for the 5k+...

Do you plan to upgrade your gcard? I hear the 8K needs even more oomph than the 5K+. News is mixed on the 8K. I'd recommend the 8K X which is true 8K with no weird upscaling

Born2BSlow · 12 Nov 2018 at 06:14

Was hoping to skip the 20xx cards, 1080ti is 12m old so would hope to get a couple more years out of it.

BaDBoY_uK · 17 Nov 2018 at 03:11

The first time I used the Pimax was when leaving a planet station. My ship came up to the surface and it felt amazing. Really recommend the Pimax. Backlight levels are a bit crap though

Born2BSlow · 25 Nov 2018 at 19:23

Starting to sway back toward the 8K, main use will be sim racing games and Elite Dangerous (getting a cheap HOTAS from Santa)...a few reviewers stating that the 8K might be the better choice for these types of games. One guy on the Pimax forum who tried both in LA actually found the extra sharpness of the 5K+ annoying...

Born2BSlow · 5 Dec 2018 at 14:56

Now swaying back to 5k+ based on the majority of reviewers saying that there is little to choose between them but that the 5k+ is sharper due to pixel layout, the image is native rather than downscaled/upscaled software solution. Current production/shipping numbers aren't very reassuring, delivery likely to be in Jan/Feb if I'm lucky.

Yan816 · 5 Dec 2018 at 18:43

I have also changed my 8k to the 5k+. Just had my survey, so hoping to see it just after Christmas.

melmac · 6 Dec 2018 at 12:52

Born2BSlow said:
Now swaying back to 5k+ based on the majority of reviewers saying that there is little to choose between them but that the 5k+ is sharper due to pixel layout, the image is native rather than downscaled/upscaled software solution. Current production/shipping numbers aren't very reassuring, delivery likely to be in Jan/Feb if I'm lucky.

Stick with the 8K. Why you should is very, very simple, human psychology

Deep down there is a part of you that can't believe the 5K+ is better than the 8K. If you buy the 5K+, you might be very happy with it, but, there will always be that nagging doubt in your head that you should have went with the 8K.

Or maybe that's just the way I think.

Born2BSlow · 6 Dec 2018 at 13:16

melmac said:
Stick with the 8K. Why you should is very, very simple, human psychology Deep down there is a part of you that can't believe the 5K+ is better than the 8K. If you buy the 5K+, you might be very happy with it, but, there will always be that nagging doubt in your head that you should have went with the 8K.

Or maybe that's just the way I think.

That's really not helping me Melmac lol...you are right though. If I get the 5k+ as you say there will be that nagging doubt and if they one day nail the software to maximise the screen real estate I'll be gutted. I suppose I could always buy another pledge off someone and sell the one I don't want...could tell my wife it's her christmas present, that should go down well

melmac · 6 Dec 2018 at 13:28

Born2BSlow said:
That's really not helping me Melmac lol...you are right though. If I get the 5k+ as you say there will be that nagging doubt and if they one day nail the software to maximise the screen real estate I'll be gutted. I suppose I could always buy another pledge off someone and sell the one I don't want...could tell my wife it's her christmas present, that should go down well

LOL, sorry dude!! And yes, do that, buy something for your wife that you want for yourself, that always goes down a treat

Born2BSlow · 6 Dec 2018 at 13:50

Perfectly logical

she'll enjoy it really

Born2BSlow · 21 Dec 2018 at 18:31

Finally made a decision and I’m sticking with the 8k after all. There really doesn’t appear to be much between the headsets overall, both a big step up from current rift/Vive in terms of clarity, resolution and fov. There seem to be more issues with the 5k+ headsets, dead pixels light bleed etc. They’ve also improved the software and the clarity of the 8k is a lot closer to the 5k+ according to recent reviews. At the current shipping rate I’m hoping to have it by the end of Jan-19 fingers crossed

melmac · 23 Dec 2018 at 15:58

Wise choice!!

I was hoping you would get one for Christmas! Really hope it comes before the end of January.

BaDBoY_uK · 30 Dec 2018 at 05:11

Brightness control now added to PiTool

https://forum.pimaxvr.com/t/new-pitool-version-1-95-with-brightness-control/11965/22

Download here - http://piplay-us.pimaxvr.com/PiToolSetup_181_95.exe

Testing seems hit and miss. Apparently "normal" is previous setting.

Hopefully they'll bring out colour control soon

Born2BSlow · 1 Jan 2019 at 22:50

I’m hoping mine is on its way...I’m in the range they say they shipped recently, so fingers crossed

Born2BSlow · 25 Jan 2019 at 06:27

It turns out they hadn’t been making 8K headsets. They had run out of screens and struggled to get new ones. All 5k+ ks units are on their way, but they’ve only just restarted 8k production. I reckon it’ll be another 6 weeks minimum before I get it. It’s already a year late so it’s no big deal, reviews are very positive, so I’m getting pretty excited.