Oculus have a compatibility checker on their website, it's not entirely accurate but, it might give you an idea.
https://support.oculus.com/1357437467617798/
VR on 2600k at 4.5Ghz and 1080ti OC
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Oculus have a compatibility checker on their website, it's not entirely accurate but, it might give you an idea.
https://support.oculus.com/1357437467617798/
I think what i will do is stick with just the 2 location sensors for now and utilise the 2 USB 3.0 connections at the back of the PC for that and then plug the rest of the headset into a USB 2.0 and the HDMI on my GPU.
Yes my play area will be smaller but it will give me a good testing area to start off with. I can then sort out the 3rd sensor later down the line and just plug that with an extension cable into the front of the PC.
Thanks but i believe that my CPU and MOBO hardware is too old and therefor not going to pass even though they are more than powerful enough from what i can read.
Run the tool anyway, it tells you if your USB ports are compatible. And your CPU is fine, I ran with a 2500k.
Cat amongst the pigeons comes to mind
Not really as I've had both.
I stayed with the Vive after the lens mod which made it better than the oculus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ckPBhIlkX0
But it's you to you. Your cash
Not really as I've had both.
I stayed with the Vive after the lens mod which made it better than the oculus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ckPBhIlkX0
But it's you to you. Your cash
That mod only works for some people though. And even when it works it has other issues. A lot of users over on Reddit really liked it, but, went back to the old lenses after a while.
I can play Elite in VR using an rx480 without performance issues, so it will be fine. The CPU being old will not make a huge amount of difference. As long as it's an i7 the difference between new and old is small for gaming.
The Rift is the best value by far. The other, higher res ones might seem like a better option but they aren't as good to actually use.
The Rift is the best value by far. The other, higher res ones might seem like a better option but they aren't as good to actually use.
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Ok will do.
My friend uses an FX 8320, and constantly get an ‘your cpu is unsupported warning’ yet he’s had it for a year, without any problems.
The oculus comparability checker is only worth doing for the USB’s, and even then people haven’t had an issue with usb bandwidth.
I would suggest running the tool to check your usb’s, ignoring everything else, get the Rift (If want of course!) then if it works, then great! If not get the Inatech pcie USB expansion card, about £20 from the ‘rainforest’
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That Inateck card is hit and miss. Worth a try for the price, but mine proved to be a pain in the bum with both installing drivers and actually using it, so I ordered the Startech.
It's a non-starter if he's gonna be using 3-4 sensors IMO.
It's a non-starter if he's gonna be using 3-4 sensors IMO.
Never had a problem. I know some do, it's the same with VR. My mate would throw up when he used his oculus, that's why I got it cheap
I will be getting the 8K VR when it comes out.
I'm gonna start with just the 2 and then build from there. I don't think I'll need an expansion card guys
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Yeah, makes sense to see what you can do with 2 sensors to start with. I've been using two diagonally on the wall with full 360 coverage for a year now, although your play area is a little bigger...
OK so I've had a rethink.... And a re-measure. It looks like I actually will have a play area of 250cm by 250cm.... So 2 sensors might be enough.
Now I believe the only thing I have left to worry about really is those dam porcelain tiles and how they might kill the accuracy.... I'm not into a having a big mat down each time I wanna play but if I have too.... I'm sure I could find some thing I could roll out
Now I believe the only thing I have left to worry about really is those dam porcelain tiles and how they might kill the accuracy.... I'm not into a having a big mat down each time I wanna play but if I have too.... I'm sure I could find some thing I could roll out
I imported a Samsung odyssey last week and running it on a 980ti or Titan Xp. I did get it for seated games (sim racing) as it is the easiest to set up, has the same res/panels as the Vive Pro, but the main reason I got it was for the flexibility, I just carry it downstairs to the kitchen where I have a 980ti SFF PC and it plays all the room scale stuff really well, no real setup, no sensors etc, yet tracking etc has been flawless. Just one hdmi, one USB and its plug and play.
Upstairs on the titan Xp sim racing I can max everything out at 90fps no issues on the titan Xp and not had to overclock it (although 4770k is at 4.3ghz). Downstairs on the 980ti, all the room scale stuff so far is flawless at 90fps.
IFA is just in a week or two and Samsung Odyssey+ is being announced, which may be available in Europe, and is slightly improved, so may end getting one as well, then I can keep the two setups permanent (the kids love it).
Initially Windows MR was a bit pants, but now it just seems to work, Steam Vr support is excellent, and navigating between Windows Mr home and Steam is a doddle, no need to remove the headset for anything, as either Steam desktop or Windows MR desktop apps work really well when you need that.
I am impressed with tracking,I expected issues, but so far so good, I can only echo recent reviews saying it just works, and I've no more glitches than I've had with the Or which is next to none.
As someone mentioned above, you can the Dell visor headset /controllers for £287 which is great if you just want to dabble, obviously the tiny bit more res and oled panels in the SO did make me I port one, but I already knew I wanted Vr having spent two weeks with a loaned OR.
Upstairs on the titan Xp sim racing I can max everything out at 90fps no issues on the titan Xp and not had to overclock it (although 4770k is at 4.3ghz). Downstairs on the 980ti, all the room scale stuff so far is flawless at 90fps.
IFA is just in a week or two and Samsung Odyssey+ is being announced, which may be available in Europe, and is slightly improved, so may end getting one as well, then I can keep the two setups permanent (the kids love it).
Initially Windows MR was a bit pants, but now it just seems to work, Steam Vr support is excellent, and navigating between Windows Mr home and Steam is a doddle, no need to remove the headset for anything, as either Steam desktop or Windows MR desktop apps work really well when you need that.
I am impressed with tracking,I expected issues, but so far so good, I can only echo recent reviews saying it just works, and I've no more glitches than I've had with the Or which is next to none.
As someone mentioned above, you can the Dell visor headset /controllers for £287 which is great if you just want to dabble, obviously the tiny bit more res and oled panels in the SO did make me I port one, but I already knew I wanted Vr having spent two weeks with a loaned OR.
Thanks for sharing dude. I think I'm zoning in on the OR now
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My area is about 3x2m, so you should be fine.
The mat is a good idea. I have a fairly shiny wooden floor and it all goes to hell with the curtains open on a sunny day.
Never had a problem. I know some do, it's the same with VR. My mate would throw up when he used his oculus, that's why I got it cheap
I will be getting the 8K VR when it comes out.
Have you preordered the Pimax?