If you do get a USB 3.0 card and the mobo supports it, make sure the PSU has the extra cable needed to power it.
I actually have an Inateck card in my tower.
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If you do get a USB 3.0 card and the mobo supports it, make sure the PSU has the extra cable needed to power it.
I actually have an Inateck card in my tower.
Zalusithix
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If his card had a DVI port, it should have come with one of those adapters. Key word: if. Not all 1080s have a DVI port to begin with. As for the Displayport adapters not working, that only applies to the Rift. The TV should work fine with one.
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch. =P Many haven't got their headsets yet, and only time will tell if they consistently use them after the fact. I'm obviously a huge proponent of VR, but I think it still requires an early adopter mindset. If people go in expecting something like modern console levels of refinement, they're going to come out disappointed regardless of how great the deal was.
Funny thing is after SuperHOT VR, if you play another VR shooter you may move in slow-mo hoping that'll slow enemy bullets. I love it.
Well, with a bigger gaming audience, it can help mitigate the lack of quality games from here on. Bigger budgets and more risks. Although that's not a certainty. And there are seemingly still a lot issues to iron out (if possible) like locomotion, etc.
Zalusithix
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Then you play Sairento and Superhot bullet time feels restrictive lol.
Jangowuzhere
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Well, my USB 3.0 ports are incompatible with the sensors for whatever reason.
However, I plugged them both into USB 2.0, and they work just fine? I don't see the need to buy a USB 3.0 expansion honestly.
However, I plugged them both into USB 2.0, and they work just fine? I don't see the need to buy a USB 3.0 expansion honestly.
Yeah, on my previous motherboard, the Rift was finicky with my USB 3.0 ports. I've since then upgraded, and to be honest, I haven't noticed much difference between tracking when using USB 3.0 vs 2.0.
Another thing to try if you care to do so: try different USB hubs on your mobo, if you use USB 3.0, any one hub can handle 1 sensor and the headset comfortably. So if you have 2 or more hubs, split up the sensor USB among them.
Example: I use a 3.0 and 3.1 port on my mobo cuz the 3.1 is handled by a different hub.
Probably doesn't matter if you use 2.0 though.
As i understand it, Cameras through the 2.0 port, send a lower quality signal, and therefore less data for tracking (resulting in less accuracy).
Don't know how it translate in practical terms though.
Not sure about VR, but an issue with early USB 3.0 implementation is that it had problems with things like disconnects during use. I.e. while transferring data with external hard drives. I have both a powered USB hub and an Inateck card, and I've been able to successfully use them with externals, while my mobo ports randomly disconnect no matter what I try, and that includes playing with power management settings.
(I have the powered hub plugged into a mobo port, that AC adapter works wonders)
(I have the powered hub plugged into a mobo port, that AC adapter works wonders)
vanfanel1car
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I couldn't tell the difference when I was swapping them out but here's some good info from oculus regarding usb bandwidth balancing:
https://www.oculus.com/blog/oculus-roomscale-balancing-bandwidth-on-usb/
NoMoreTrolls
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Ruh roh. I have the Z97 WiFi mitx mobo... So I'm screwed? I have a Gtx 1080 in there, so is that going to be a problem with installing a USB 3 card? Or is the PCIe still available?
Slightly cheaper USB card, also recommended by Oculus, if you only want to use one more USB 3.0 (single hub): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I bought this one and it works well...
I bought this one and it works well...
With a Z97 motherboard, determine which of the USB ports are Intel. You could try temporarily disabling the other USB hubs in Windows Device Manager to figure out which ones are Intel (be sure to re-enable once you figure it out lol). Then only plug in the Oculus stuff to the Intel USB ports. For your Mini-ITX motherboard, just check to see if the extra PCI EXpress slots are all blocked by your GPU cooler or not. At first I was going to say no problem, but sometimes the layouts on mini-ITX make every PCI-Express slot blocked when you install a video card with a 2 or 3 slot equivalent cooler ;p.
I think that is the better one to buy anyway. I later read that some people had some issues with the 5 and 7 port versions. I edited my original post to this one.
I will buy an Adapter, thank you all. Problem was that I couldn't test it, but I temporary solved the Problem. I stream the Picture via Steam Link and use the HDMI Port for Oculus. I absolutely love it. Never thought it would be THAT real.
mordecaii83
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Bought last night, picked up from Best Buy this morning. I haven't had much of a chance to play around with it since I had to leave for work, but I can't wait to really jump in later and try it out!
Zalusithix
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What mini-ITX motherboards have you been looking at that even have more than one PCIe slot to begin with?
NoMoreTrolls
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Yeah, they're blocked for sure lol. Big ass cooler and huge video card leaves no room. Thanks for the advice.
I guess I'll just trial and error my way through it when my Rift arrives. I really don't want to have to get a new mobo lol
Earthbound64
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Darn do I wish I had the money for this right now...
And by the time I do have the money for it, the deal will be over
And by the time I do have the money for it, the deal will be over
Guess I was thinking of mATX motherboards which have like 3 or 4 slots ;p.
ElfArmy177
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Alright gaf. I purchased yesterday and got it today. I played the thing with the robot who hands you cassettes. I was blown away like I was at Disney world. You win
Earthbound64
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Sorry if it's already been mentioned, but any idea how long the Best Buy deal is going on for?
Coolade
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Play Robot Recall next. I stayed up until 1am playing.
Have you tried it sitting? The Oculus page says you can play it seated.
Alexander DeLarge
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Darn do I wish I had the money for this right now...
And by the time I do have the money for it, the deal will be over
Do a Newegg/Oculus.com purchase with PayPal Credit, zero financing for 6 months.
Also has anyone tried BREACH IT and Pavlov? Says only Vive is supported but I'm thinking with a third sensor, why shouldn't it support Oculus room scale too?
Coolade
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You can. You'll just have to be pro active with teleporting to check your blind spots. I played with two sensors in front of me but I'm buying a 3rd to place behind me for extra precision. You don't need a large space you can tell oculus what you have available and it will work with it.
vanfanel1car
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You'll probably lose those bundled games unless it's brand new and never used or he's including the account for it.
Earthbound64
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They won't approve me.
Even before I filed for bankruptcy in January they wouldn't approve me.
Having recently filed for bankruptcy, though, only secured cards with application fees will even touch me.
vanfanel1car
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I have 4 sensors and Pavlov works fine with it. I haven't tried Breach it.
vanfanel1car
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yes, ANY steamvr game can be played on the rift.
oh hellll yeah. get to play a new valve game!!
He said he's including the games, but honestly I'm not really sure I care? What are the bundled games you get for $400 new?
Alexander DeLarge
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Damn, that sucks. Hope you can find a way to get one. If not, by the time this is over, Black Friday will be around the corner along with Holiday sales.
Awesome. Thank you. Try Breach It if you get the chance, I've heard good things (Rainbow Six Siege in VR)
Earthbound64
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Just checked, and PayPal's credit cards are issued by a company which held two of the credit cards I had dismissed in bankruptcy.
So, yeah, they're not touching me with a 10-foot pole.
As you said, hopefully there will be some decent deals for Black Friday, and I'll have the money by then.
Yep.
Alexander DeLarge
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Out of curiosity, how do the free games work? Does Oculus Home detect the new hardware and unlock those games or is it a code included in the box?
Who knows, maybe the LG headset with the PSVResque design will be released at a price point no one expects. Fortunately, the longer you wait, the better VR will be.
Who knows, maybe the LG headset with the PSVResque design will be released at a price point no one expects. Fortunately, the longer you wait, the better VR will be.
Earthbound64
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Meanwhile I'm just sitting here with my Samsung Gear VR (without controller)
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Incorrect. It's incredible easy to get Oculus Store working with Steam and all the games work pretty much out of the box with the Vive.
Valve have even provided Steam updates making the ReVive support better (ReVive is the Oculus wrapper).
ElfArmy177
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Robo recall or arizona????
Robo Recall is free with your Touch, but Arizona is really good, so buy that.
ElfArmy177
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I don't know how to get the free games
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