GET RIFT AND VIVE READY WITH A HDMI FRONT BAY

ChugNorris · 26 Feb 2016 at 14:24

Available for preorder now we have the OcUK Professional Front Panel 3.5" Card Reader with front HDMI and USB3.0/2.0 ports, perfect for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift (although you'll need a few extra USB3.0 ports

) A conveniently placed front HDMI is invaluable for plugging in your VR headset, along with a USB3.0 port and 2 x fast charge +5V USB2.0 ports to power it. Stock is due to arrive next week, get amongst it!

OcUK Professional Front Panel 3.5" Card Reader + HDMI + USB3.0 / 2.0 @ £36.95 inc VAT

Only £36.95 inc VAT.

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Rilot · 26 Feb 2016 at 14:36

Only really useful for the Vive as the Rift requires 3 x USB3.0 ports so you'll still need to snake cables round to the back.

ChugNorris · 26 Feb 2016 at 15:05

Rilot said:
Only really useful for the Vive as the Rift requires 3 x USB3.0 ports so you'll still need to snake cables round to the back.

Did mention that in the OP, could plug the others in your front I/O, case dependant of course.

kration · 26 Feb 2016 at 17:05

How would I connect the hdmi port to the R9 290 in my setup? The output ports are on the backplate...

andybird123 · 26 Feb 2016 at 19:13

kration said:
How would I connect the hdmi port to the R9 290 in my setup? The output ports are on the backplate...

you'd have to pop the cable out the back of the case somewhere and plug it in to the graphics card

ChugNorris · 1 Mar 2016 at 09:19

Now in stock!

Ghosteh · 1 Mar 2016 at 10:56

Don't see a massive amount of use for this with the Vive due to the fact it comes with the Link Box, which you can plug in to your PC and have sitting on your desk ready to plug in the 3-in-1 cable to the VR Headset.

goatdude · 1 Mar 2016 at 19:28

Rilot said:
Only really useful for the Vive as the Rift requires 3 x USB3.0 ports so you'll still need to snake cables round to the back.

You only need one front usb3 port for the actual rift headset. Touch sensor and camera can be plugged in at the rear.

I'm considering buying this bay. Do we know how long the hdmi cable is with this bay?

"The two quick charge USB ports to keep your virtual reality headset ready to go."

What's that about?

kration · 1 Mar 2016 at 21:14

Ghosteh said:
Don't see a massive amount of use for this with the Vive due to the fact it comes with the Link Box, which you can plug in to your PC and have sitting on your desk ready to plug in the 3-in-1 cable to the VR Headset.

A very good point!

Rilot · 2 Mar 2016 at 06:58

goatdude said:
"The two quick charge USB ports to keep your virtual reality headset ready to go."

What's that about?

There's two high-current USB ports on the front for charging things. I guess he means that if you have a USB rechargeable headset then they are good for this. Not aware of any like that though.

Princey · 2 Mar 2016 at 09:14

Well the controllers for Vive are USB chargeable so it can be used for that.

Rilot · 2 Mar 2016 at 09:43

Good point

olivier renault · 4 Mar 2016 at 13:43

Rilot said:
Only really useful for the Vive as the Rift requires 3 x USB3.0 ports so you'll still need to snake cables round to the back.

Still useful, You can plug a lot of things off the back (tracking stations, wireless controller). Front panel should pretty much be for the headset itself, which requires one USB3(?). The more the better, however I don't know how the power would be distributed with say, 4 USB inputs. 2x USB3 + HDMI would be what I'd go for. SD card reader.... meh. I'm guessing I can wait for a dedicated VR panel to show up. And since I busted my USB3 header on my motherboard, I'll need a PCIE card.

** GET RIFT AND VIVE READY WITH A HDMI FRONT BAY **

GET RIFT AND VIVE READY WITH A HDMI FRONT BAY