The 18 and VR

Hey all. Is the 18 VR compatible? Specifically Oculus Rift compatible? I'm not talking performance, I figure with the updated lowered minimum requirements, the 980m SLI should be fine. I'm more wondering about if the 18 has the right ports and things like that. If anyone knows or has tried, please let me know your opinions. Thanks.

 

Yes it is more than compatible I use mine with both oculus and vive.

 

The only ports needed is hdmi and USB

 

Thanks for the reply. I ended up finding a few other discussions about it and ended up feeling confident it would be able to work. What are your thoughts on the Oculus as far as fidelity is concerned? Is the screen door effect a big deal? Thinking about getting one, though I am on Windows 8.1 and would rather continue using my Xbox 360 controller instead of the bundled Xbox one controller. I was hoping there would be some black Friday deals but there really aren't any discounts. I'm on the fence, what are your feelings since you have both? Also, looks like we have similar specs, how is the performance with just a 980m since we can't really use SLI?

 

What about M18xR1? What's the version of it's HDMI port?

 

I got the Rift and it does work with the 18. Only requires 2 USB ports and the HDMI. I am not overly impressed with it as it looks like an old SD TV. I haven't messed with it too much though as I have been out of commission with back spasms for a few days. I will give it another chance and fool with some settings but as of now, if there is no improvement, I will be returning it and waiting for the next version. By then I will have a different, more capable PC.

 

I am impressed with both really, i would sway towards the HTC Vive, as you can do room setup, i know Oculus is going to be selling a third camera so you can have a room setup as well but you are limited with length of the cables, and that would mean at least 2 x 5meter usb cables. Where as the vive sensors are wireless (plugged into power outlet) graphics wise there is no real difference between the two. HTC i would say has a lot more choice in games because of steam, of course, most of them will work on oculus, but you are minus the controllers just now untill say end of December, (I have pre ordered mine). I like having both, but i do tend to use the vive more. For comfort the oculus wins as it is not as heavy. There are some tracking issues with the vive, i have already sent my 3-1 cable back to them i think it is the USB cable i will find out when i get my replacement.

As for comment below about graphics being like an old school monitor??? no i disagree, you have to remember your eyes are a lot closer to the screens, there for you will notice the pixels if you look for them. but once immersed in the game i do not notice