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Forum discussion tagged with VR.
  1. J

    Question I need help with an old Oculus CV1 ?

    i need help with my old Oculus CV1. It's been siting in my barn for years but i cleaned it like it was brand new. I plugged everything in, it said everything was working, the head set tracking and controls and sensors all worked but there is just a black screen. I can see the...
  2. Tolstoy1990

    Question Can I just upgrade my graphics card or should I be upgrading my processor as well for UE5?

    I have a video editing pc that is about 9 years old now that I would like to upgrade to be able to learn unreal engine and to play vr games. I'm new to unreal so Id like to have the right setup to be able to run all parts of the program smoothly so I can just test out all the different features...
  3. neki lik123

    Question Best GPU

    I have a -BIOSTAR B450MH Motherboard -ASUS Radeon RX580 8GB graphics card -Ryzen 7 2700x CPU. - 16GB RAM 3200mhz I was wondering what's the best Graphics card (8GB) I can get to replace the one I have now? I primarily use it for playing very demanding video games with Ultra graphics and VR too?
  4. N

    Question Meta Quest 2 for Racing Sims

    Hi guys, Does anyone use the Meta Quest 2 for racing/driving games like Dirt Rally 2.0, Assetto Corsa and City Car Driving with a steering wheel/pedal/shifter set? If so I would like to get your thoughts on the following: What is image quality like? Did you get motion sickness and if so does...
  5. C

    Question 1080ti crashes constantly in VR games, unless slightly underclocked

    GPU: Asus Strix 1080ti 11gb CPU: Intel 10100KF PSU: Seasonic 750W During very high loads inside VR games graphics driver/GPU appears to become unstable, and games freeze/crash as well as run laggy and choppy. They produce standard errors such as: LowLevelFatalError [File:Unknown] [Line: 198]...
  6. M

    Question 2070 super or 3060 for VR

    Hi. everyone I have a question. Which one would be the better buy for VR. On ebay they are priced around the same on average $350. but you can really catch 2070 super for 20-30 dollars cheaper. ive even seen some 2080 in the price range but im really asking about 2070 super or 3060. Or do they...
  7. K

    Question Oculus quest 2 vr headset

    I want to buy an Oculus quest 2 headset and I have a Facebook account that I don't use only a name there no last name or a telephone. Do they accept that account as a login account or a mobile number is mandatory? I want the vr mostly for playing steam titles. i don't know if i need to login...
  8. L

    [SOLVED] Constant BSOD while playing VR

    Hello, my computer has been acting up for the past couple days. It started happening while playing VR and it's getting progressively worse. I cannot play VR games anymore without it crashing up on me. The BSOD happens at around 15 minutes of playtime (tested only on VRChat only at the moment)...
  9. PlayerWon

    [SOLVED] WMR headset no longer working after clean install of win10... error 7-15 (ugh)

    sorry if this is necro or duplicate post... So, just this week i decided the best course of action for my computer would be to clean install win10 again... its something i do every now and then, systems get clogged and performance suffers yadda yadda yadda... The install went beautifully, every...
  10. J

    Question My first VR Headset - recommendations?

    Huh, didn't see any obvious discussions on this! Anyway, I'm looking to get my first VR head set. I'm in the UK - why does this matter? Because by the looks of it, most headset stock seems to be in the EU, and we're not, therefore there are import duties to pay. I don't want an Occulus /...
  11. A

    [SOLVED] How to use oculus link on PC with outdated motherboard?

    My PC has old motherboard which is h61. It has no USB 3.0. But, it has RX 570 graphic card. It also has outdated CPU: i5 3570. Its RAM is 2x8GB DDR3. Can I run oculus link with Oculus Quest 2 in this PC? If yes, how to do that? Please help me
  12. C

    [SOLVED] Brothers New VR gaming machine

    Hey so I just wanted to get some feedback on a new system I'm building for my brother or more like an upgrade path. old system imgur: System that I built: and I'm open to suggestions and criticisms. and with most of the parts i gave him different options like with the ram, cooler, power...
  13. C

    [SOLVED] PC upgrades for my brothers new found VR obsession.

    Hey so recently my older brother purchased a valve index the top-of-the-line VR headset and at the moment his PC can run some VR games but he really wants to play half-life Alyx and what I've learned it is very demanding game. he currently has an intel I5 6500 and a GTX 1060. he assigned me to...
  14. OneOddWolf

    Question Pc Shuts off when playing vr.

    So... every time when I play VR, I don't get a warning or anything like that, when it shuts off: Pc Shuts Down With No Windows Shut Down Logo, the screen just gets black FANS 100% for 0,5 sec Shut Off Pc On I might slowly feel like it's the PSU, cause the CPU is at 69c and my GPU is at 60c. But...
  15. I

    Question RTX 3070FE ~30% usage while i7-7700K is at ~50% ?

    I've been struggling to figure out why my RTX 3070 card has been performing terribly in VR. Pavlov VR runs at 50-70FPS on high settings and Half Life: Alyx barely runs at 30-40 FPS on low. I've tried every fix I could other than downgrading drivers, overclocking or a full re-install of Windows...
  16. Knnight

    [SOLVED] Bluetooth

    Hi i don't have Bluetooth on my new motherboard and i have a HTC Vive and i need bluetooth for it. I was wondering if the (ASUS USBBT500 Bluetooth Smart Ready Adapter) would allow the HTC vive connect to my computer?
  17. toshibitsu

    [SOLVED] VR headset (or strap) for someone with a large circumference?

    Hello, I currently have an Oculus Quest 2 and have both the original strap that came with it as well as the 'Elite Strap'. Both straps feel really tight on my head. I've tried contacting Oculus, but they were no help. Does anyone know if there's a 3rd party strap for big heads? Or what about...
  18. Atix

    Can I flip the connection on my Samsung Gear VR?

    So I have a Note 9 which only fast charges one direction of the cable, the other direction is very-very slow charging.( Not cable issue, not usb port issue 100%). And I am so lucky that my Gear VR(SM-R325) is connecting to my phone exactly in the direction where slow charging occurs so it is not...
  19. P

    [SOLVED] Downloading VR Games

    I am soon getting the Oculus Quest 2, and it will be my first ever VR system. I know that it comes in two options, 64 Gb or 258 Gb. I was wondering if you had to download games you want to play directly on to the VR, or could you download them on your pc and play them from there. Thank you for...
  20. aryan826

    Question HTC Vive new HDMI cable but black screen?

    so my 3 in 1 cable HDMI pooped out so i got a replacement HDMI cable but now the screen is black, I have looked into it quite a bit, and read something about forcing 'direct mode' the instructions on how to do so, in typically steam fashion, no longer works as the setting have been moved or...
  21. 7

    [SOLVED] Is my laptop compatable with VR gaming?

    Earlier this year I bought a brand new laptop for school, a Dell G7 17 with an RTX 2060 and a i7-9750H. Obviously those specs would be just fine on a desktop to run any VR games with ease but my problems stem from somewhere else. I wanted to do some research before i purchased an HTC Vive to see...
  22. A

    [SOLVED] Will this PC build be quiet and stable?

    Hi I'm trying to build a PC that is optimized for working in VR. I was wondering if these specs would make for a quiet and stable PC. Any recommendations for better hardware would be appreciated! -be quiet! Dark Base 900, No PSU, E-ATX, Black, Full Tower Case -ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero...
  23. RJGray

    [SOLVED] Should I wait for VR or upgrade my PC?

    Howdy to all who read! I'm looking to get my first personal VR headset. I've been saving up and now have money (around $500) set aside to do just that. I don't care about cables or no cables, but I do care about being able to connect to Steam, and I do care about minimizing potential nausea...
  24. P

    [SOLVED] Which GPU to buy for VR ?

    So i'm looking to upgrade my RX 460, i'm between to an RX 5700 XT and 2070 super but the thing is, i want to get to the VR world too but which one of them is better for VR ? I saw the 5700 XT has almost identical performance to the 2070 super in games for less price but i'm curious about the...
  25. beefycactusyt

    [SOLVED] Use one modem to link 2 devices and another for internet

    Looking around a fair bit but probably using the wrong key words. I want to set up Virtual Desktop for the Oculus Quest and i can do this on my first modem (internet access). I bought a second modem to link the pc and Oculus Quest together as it takes a lot of local bandwidth (80-100mbps) and...
  26. V

    [SOLVED] Help building new PC!

    Hi guys! I am currently in the process of building a new PC. I have not bought any parts yet, as I have decided to wait for new GPU's to come out as I think it would be a crime to buy 2000 series when 3000 series is only a few months away! For you reference, I am thinking of getting a...
  27. Quickless

    [SOLVED] Upgrade to better handle VR

    Sup, I have had an oculus rift since 2017, I dont know if I should upgrade to Rift S, but thats not the point(You can tell me if u want to tho ;) ). I'm making this thread today because Im starting to get back into vr gaming after leaving my rift untouched for almost 3 years. And I can run...
  28. N

    [SOLVED] Valve Index Disconnecting from USB

    I got my Valve Index near the end of March. I experienced grey screen 'tracking' issues pretty much constantly (was never able to get through even a single song in Beat Saber without it happening multiple times). After going through a long, arduous troubleshooting process, I got an RMA from...
  29. L

    [SOLVED] Is my PC good enough for VR?

    I have tried out the HTC Vive on a friend's PC and I really want one. At the moment I even have the cash to get one. I want to get one of the new HTC Cosmos. Can I run one though, that is the question? My system: CPU: Intel Core i7 8700 Memory: 16Gb DDR4 GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8Gb It...
  30. DBJ99

    [SOLVED] Question about VR shipping

    Hey, first time on this forum so sorry if I muddled something up; I ordered a VR Headset from one coast of the US, and I live on the other. I'm a little anxious waiting for it and was curious what the difference between "Package received by carrier" which I got learned about 6 hours ago, and an...
  31. R

    Question RTX 2070 VR Frame Drops / Stutter at the start of games, and during new levels

    So I have been getting random framedrops in every game I do that is somewhat intensive. Here is what I've done so far. 1.) Purchased 3 different RTX 2070 cards to try out, all have the same issue even when underclocked / overclocked / no super sampling on rift s same stutter. 2.) Fresh cleaned...
  32. M

    [SOLVED] good VR benchmarking software?

    Running a 1600af, rx570, and 8gb ram, soon to be 16, and was wondering if anybody knows any good vr benchmarking software, or if anybody could tell me what i need to upgrade to run vr
  33. Ajaness

    [SOLVED] Help with $2,000-$3,000 VR Capable Tower That can Last

    Approximate Purchase Date: Weekish from now Budget Range: $2,000 - $3,000 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Hardcore Gaming, Looking to be able to support mid-high tier VR graphics for few years into the future. Are you buying a monitor: Not looking for a monitor in the budget but if...
  34. N

    [SOLVED] Advice on a budget VR PC?

    Just copying and pasting this from PCPartPicker. And added like 5 extra words or something too. "So I'd bought a computer from my mom's workplace early last year (they were replacing the computers) and in the computer was an i5-4570S. I'm planning on pairing this with both parts I have from my...
  35. M

    [SOLVED] Can my pc run vr

    I am wondering if my PC can run vr, and if so which headsets. I know I don’t have the best graphics card, so I’m not hoping to run an vive but I’m hoping to be able to run oculus or windows mixed reality My specs Graphics: gtx 1050 ti CPU: AMD Fx 8350 4 ghz 8 core Ram: 16 gb ddr3 PSU: 600 watts
  36. B

    [SOLVED] Triple RTX 2080 TI build - VR / 3 screen CAVE system

    Hello! I have been blessed by the dean of my university to build a single powerhouse station for our triple screen motion tracking CAVE VR system. I am currently in the process of composing a pc build that would display VR scenes on the three HD projectors ( will be 4K in the future ). I am...
  37. B

    [SOLVED] DisplayPort To HDMI on Rift S

    Hello, This year I am going to be getting VR and I am interested in the Rift S... But my GPU (GTX 1650) does not have display port! Would a DP -> HDMI adapter work? Thanks, Ben
  38. B

    Question apparently my usb ports aren't getting enough power, will a new motherboard fix it?

    my oculus hasnt been working and ive been told that it is due to my usb ports not getting enough power, ive been looking at a new motherboard, but dont want to spend the time and money to get it working unless it fixes the problem.
  39. T

    Question Should I buy the Oculus Rift S or Quest?

    I've been looking to buy a VR system this Christmas and I've been doing lots of research on which one of these systems I should get. Here are a few things that could help: I want to be able to use VR both wireless and wired to connect to a PC, I have a high end PC that can handle VR great (i7...
  40. F

    Question Stuttering all the time even when not in a game

    Hi, A problem is driving me crazy on my gaming PC. I get (micro) stuttering all the time on all games and even just in windows when dragging or scrolling I can feel hiccups. Changing camera direction too quickly or doing some actions like jumping/shooting/opening stuff (anything that has to...