Is the HTC Vive affected while using a connection with miniDP to DP?

[ryanzeuz]

I'm wondering if an adapter for my monitor would be best, my GPU only has one HDMI slot, and my monitor is using that up. Currently I am using a MiniDP to DP cable for my vive, but my computer keeps crashing. I mainly think that is because I am using an MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti now. I'm also wondering if I should get a 1060.

 

[Sakkura]

Hmm, miniDP to DP shouldn't be a problem, at least not causing crashes.

The GTX 1050 Ti is not powerful enough to run an HTC Vive well, you'd need a Rift to run smoothly with that card. But again it shouldn't normally cause crashes.

Maybe there's something else going on, a driver problem perhaps.

 

[harrystam]

I wouldn't recommend using any kind of input switch cables. If you want to play VR you can't cut corners. And you'll need a bigger card to play it. Get a 8 gb card for a much better experience.

 

[Sakkura]

You don't really need more VRAM for VR. Just a more powerful GPU.

 

[harrystam]

You don't really need more VRAM for VR. Just a more powerful GPU.

The more virtual the better. lol

It's just my experience with VR and my GPU size.