DK2?

[Mt5_Roie]

So my CV1 is giving me a black screen so I'm working with support and forums to hopefully fix that. So in the meantime, I figured I'd go back to flying with the DK2. But since the Oculus Home has been out, not sure how to get the DK2 working again. Anyone know what runtime I need to get to make it work? I want to use it to fly in DCS already....I need my VR fix.

[Shabi]

The latest should work no? I was running it a few weeks ago with Oculus home and it was fine.

[Mt5_Roie]

Can you check your runtime version? My oculus home detects it ok, but nothing displays on it. I'm beginning to suspect the runtime is messing with my graphic card.

[SkateZilla]

HDMI or DVI?

 

alot of CV1s are having issues with cables coming undone or bad pins in the connectors.

 

some GPUs dont put out enough voltage through the HDMI port to kic the screens on.

[Mt5_Roie]

With the DK2 just tried HDMI...and without the runtime it works as you can see the desktop.

 

For the CV1 I tried HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI....you can read my whole woes on this thread:

https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/37425/black-screen-on-oculus-rift-cv1

 

The more testing I do the more I'm leaning towards a issue with the latest runtime and the 980 series cards.

 

HDMI or DVI?

 

alot of CV1s are having issues with cables coming undone or bad pins in the connectors.

 

some GPUs dont put out enough voltage through the HDMI port to kic the screens on.

[SkateZilla]

Yes, the 980s dont play nice with Rifts, The HDMI on the Rift is not built to spec, so when the HDMI port doesnt put out a strong enough signal, it doesnt light up the screens.

 

Alot of users had to like jury rig solutions.

 

as for adapters:

 

https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/29713/just-to-confirm-displayport-and-dvi-adapters-do-work

Edited June 3, 2016 by SkateZilla

[Mt5_Roie]

I have that second adapter that is HDMI->DVI. But the first one I had a different version of it. At this point not sure if I should try another adapter.

 

So since the 980s seem to be having issues, is there any comparable graphics card you can recommend to replace it with? While not happy about having to replace the graphics card, I need something that will work. My criteria is to replace 80% of my computer every two years (cpu, motherboard, graphic card)....I've already spent quite a bit on on getting the machine ready for VR.

 

I still suspect it's something in the runtime version....just from a programmers perspective. Would love to figure how how to roll it back to an older version to verify my hunch.

 

Yes, the 980s dont play nice with Rifts, The HDMI on the Rift is not built to spec, so when the HDMI port doesnt put out a strong enough signal, it doesnt light up the screens.

 

Alot of users had to like jury rig solutions.

 

as for adapters:

 

https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/29713/just-to-confirm-displayport-and-dvi-adapters-do-work

[SkateZilla]

I cannot say as I run AMD, and we have our share of issues with The Latest Oculus Runtimes.

[Mt5_Roie]

I'll just have to wait until they update the runtime with a fix hopefully. Still trying to find how to downgrade to the older runtime. Might do a deeper search after work.

 

I cannot say as I run AMD, and we have our share of issues with The Latest Oculus Runtimes.

[SkateZilla]

I'll just have to wait until they update the runtime with a fix hopefully. Still trying to find how to downgrade to the older runtime. Might do a deeper search after work.

 

the old one's might be stored in a %APPDATA%, \AppData\Local\Temp\Oculus\ Should contain the drive MSIs

 

But it will simply auto update when you launch home.

[Mt5_Roie]

I've wiped that folder so many times in uninstalling and re-installing it there isn't anything there anymore. But yeah, would be nice to kill that auto-update feature.

 

Do you know where the changelogs for the runtime? Interested to see when the last one was released.

 

the old one's might be stored in a %APPDATA%, \AppData\Local\Temp\Oculus\ Should contain the drive MSIs

 

But it will simply auto update when you launch home.

[SkateZilla]

May 19th:

 

https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/36575/oculus-app-1-4-release-notes/p1

[Mt5_Roie]

That would make sense...it probably didn't get to my machine until the weekend (since I don't keep it on unless I'm flying). So assuming the next time I booted it up it upgraded it - that would fall into when the issues started. Seems like even people on that thread were starting to report the issue.

 

Btw, have you seen this:

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AMD is saying they are going to make a VR capable video card for 200.

 

May 19th:

 

https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/36575/oculus-app-1-4-release-notes/p1

[SkateZilla]

Yes, I Follow AMD's Stuff religiously, half the time Im at their events, I just couldn't afford to travel this year,

 

Im Likely gonna Get the RX-480 as a Stop Gap to use until Vega w/ HBM2 and Zen are out.

 

I Need to replace my Lightnings, no HDMI Ports, lol.

 

And I can get 2 and XFire them and use about the same amount of TDP as 1 Lightning GPU.

[Mt5_Roie]

For 200 bucks i'll pick one up for my backup machine. When are they going to be made available?

 

Yes, I Follow AMD's Stuff religiously, half the time Im at their events, I just couldn't afford to travel this year,

 

Im Likely gonna Get the RX-480 as a Stop Gap to use until Vega w/ HBM2 and Zen are out.

 

I Need to replace my Lightnings, no HDMI Ports, lol.

 

And I can get 2 and XFire them and use about the same amount of TDP as 1 Lightning GPU.

[SkateZilla]

June 29th, Im hoping AIB Partners Get their Cooling Solutions out soon after and I want an 8GB Version.

 

3 DP's also means I can continue to run my Monitors for Studio stuff w/ Rift on the HDMI.

Edited June 3, 2016 by SkateZilla

[Mt5_Roie]

I'll be out of the country, so will have to wait until I get back. But will be nice to have backup video card in case runtime has issues with the 980.

 

June 29th, Im hoping AIB Partners Get their Cooling Solutions out soon after and I want an 8GB Version.

 

3 DP's also means I can continue to run my Monitors for Studio stuff w/ Rift on the HDMI.

[SkateZilla]

What Brand 980?

 

i know alot of people w/ issues w/ the eVGA Brand 980s called eVGA and got theirs replaced.

 

Also Did you try unplugging and re-seating the cable on the HMD itself?

 

They seem to wiggle loose, especially when used w/ walking around.

Edited June 3, 2016 by SkateZilla

[Mt5_Roie]

Yeah I have the evga GeForce gtx 980. Never had any issues with it and loved it so far. Seems like even the 980 ti are having the black issue as well. So wonder if I should check the evga forums as well.

 

What Brand 980?

 

i know alot of people w/ issues w/ the eVGA Brand 980s called eVGA and got theirs replaced.

[SkateZilla]

See my Edit:

 

Check the Cable where it attached to the HMD,

 

The Otter Foam Ring should come off and expose their Combined HDMI/USB Connector.

(Mainly Pictures in Step 3)

 

They have been notorious for coming unplugged when used while standing / walking or if yanked (ie cord slips behind your back between body and chair and your lean or look and yank it, then take it off and set it down cable will unplug)

Edited June 3, 2016 by SkateZilla

[Mt5_Roie]

Posted on EVGA forums about it...see if they have a cure.

 

I did the unplug and re-plug while working with the support guy (while he was still emailing). Seems like its connected well. It gets the orange light when plugged into USB power....so I'm assuming something is connected to turn that on.

 

See my Edit:

 

Check the Cable where it attached to the HMD,

 

The Otter Foam Ring should come off and expose their Combined HDMI/USB Connector.

(Mainly Pictures in Step 3)

 

They have been notorious for coming unplugged when used while standing / walking or if yanked (ie cord slips behind your back between body and chair and your lean or look and yank it, then take it off and set it down cable will unplug)

[DerekSpeare]

FWIW, I have had cabling problems with my DK2 due to pulling on them. I replaced everything and have anchored all of the DK2 cables to my case with zip ties to prevent stain on the ports.

 

I also have an EVGA 980ti card and it's quite good; solid performance. *touching wood*

 

I hope you get it all sorted out, Roi! Oculus support seems to be undermining their own success :/

[SkateZilla]

FWIW, I have had cabling problems with my DK2 due to pulling on them. I replaced everything and have anchored all of the DK2 cables to my case with zip ties to prevent stain on the ports.

 

I also have an EVGA 980ti card and it's quite good; solid performance. *touching wood*

 

I hope you get it all sorted out, Roi! Oculus support seems to be undermining their own success :/

 

You'd think Google would give them some of the Google HelpLine people..

[Mt5_Roie]

Yeah I never had any issues with he EVGA GTS 980. Always been a great card and been able to play most of my games on all high. So I highly doubt its the card.

 

FWIW, I have had cabling problems with my DK2 due to pulling on them. I replaced everything and have anchored all of the DK2 cables to my case with zip ties to prevent stain on the ports.

 

I also have an EVGA 980ti card and it's quite good; solid performance. *touching wood*

 

I hope you get it all sorted out, Roi! Oculus support seems to be undermining their own success :/

[wormeaten]

SkateZilla. Do you know something about DCS performance in CF?

 

RX 480 8GB for 230$ looks compelling. Low power consumption, just one 6pin power connection prows it. Everyone could build easily two card in the rig without need for new PSU.

 

Question is how this will work in DCS on DX11 because RX 480 2x in CF outperform 1080 or Titan but in DX12 where AMD have advantage by default because DX12 Mantle based technology.

 

What is the DCS performance gain in CF comparing with single GPU or SLI in percentage?