What VR should I get ?

[FZG_Immel]

2 years ago and with my previous rig I bought an oculus rift.

 

While I loved the immersion factor, the pixelation and low perf made me go back to my ultra wide screen.

 

Now that I got a new rig (9900k and 2080ti) should I try VR again ? Is the rift S the right choice ? Will I get enough FPS with decents settings for the game to be enjoyable ?

 

Thanks for your answers

[tintifaxl]

Wait for the next ob patch with vr performance optimizations. Until then, do nothing :smartass:

[FZG_Immel]

Rgr that ! Thx

 

Do we know when that comes ?

[flameoutme]

Personally, although I did buy a Rift S, I am excited about the Valve Index. Can't wait to hear what DCS users with that have to say.

 

I have a feeling from this point on, we will see an ever increasing number and variety of viewers.

[BigDuke6ixx]

2 years ago and with my previous rig I bought an oculus rift.

 

While I loved the immersion factor, the pixelation and low perf made me go back to my ultra wide screen.

 

Now that I got a new rig (9900k and 2080ti) should I try VR again ? Is the rift S the right choice ? Will I get enough FPS with decents settings for the game to be enjoyable ?

 

Thanks for your answers

 

Even the Rift CV1 would look amazing on your rig with the PD turned up. Meh to flat screens

[33-DFTC]

Rgr that ! Thx

 

Do we know when that comes ?

 

In a few days, probably this week in Open Beta.

 

Regarding your choice of headset and your specs, you should probably look into the HP Reverb who offers the best clarity in VR today, none of the competition can match it at the moment. If you plan to use your VR headset only as a seated experience, the average controllers and the inside out tracking will not interfere with your experience.

[FZG_Immel]

In a few days, probably this week in Open Beta.

 

Regarding your choice of headset and your specs, you should probably look into the HP Reverb who offers the best clarity in VR today, none of the competition can match it at the moment. If you plan to use your VR headset only as a seated experience, the average controllers and the inside out tracking will not interfere with your experience.

 

 

 

What scares me with the HP reverb is performance

 

Running twice 2160x2160 résolution is going to drain any system !!!

[Svsmokey]

Yes , i can't imagine satisfactory sim performance with the Reverb and today's hardware . For the sake of all those ordering/preordering , i hope i am wrong !

[FZG_Immel]

Look here at 14.30min for a benchmark

 

Struggles having DCS at 45fps

 

 

True that his rig is only a 1080ti and not optimized settings

 

But can you even buy one of these ??? Seems nowhere to be found

Edited June 3, 2019 by FZG_Immel

[remi]

Valve Index is probably the way to go as its popularity and advantages over competing headsets will make it the default for VR.

[Svsmokey]

Yeah , i do think it will be the best-compromise headset for the near-future , for those seeking resolution AND performance . Fewer tracking issues as well . I've seen a lot of O+ tracking posts , which the Reverb will probably replicate .

Edited June 3, 2019 by Svsmokey

[FZG_Immel]

Yeah , i do think it will be the best-compromise headset for the near-future , for those seeking resolution AND performance . Fewer tracking issues as well . I've seen a lot of O+ tracking posts , which the Reverb will probably replicate .

 

the price is way above the Reverb and Rift though

[Nagilem]

If you can hold out til July, you should have a good set of reviews on here. I know several have preordered both the Index and Reverb. Since you are not new to VR and have a top end system, I personally don't think the rift s would satisfy. I know it wouldn't for me. Not hatin on it - I know some love it, but I find I like integrated sound solutions and would probably want a higher resolution... YMMV.

[Svsmokey]

the price is way above the Reverb and Rift though

 

Not bad for simming for headset and one lighthouse .

[Harlikwin]

2 years ago and with my previous rig I bought an oculus rift.

 

While I loved the immersion factor, the pixelation and low perf made me go back to my ultra wide screen.

 

Now that I got a new rig (9900k and 2080ti) should I try VR again ? Is the rift S the right choice ? Will I get enough FPS with decents settings for the game to be enjoyable ?

 

Thanks for your answers

 

Get the Reverb. With that rig you should be able to run it and visually it should be far superior to the rift.

[Harlikwin]

Look here at 14.30min for a benchmark

 

Struggles having DCS at 45fps

 

 

True that his rig is only a 1080ti and not optimized settings

 

But can you even buy one of these ??? Seems nowhere to be found

 

He's also running 200% SS. So either 1.5x (steams 200%) or 2x (DCS 200%) the native resolution of the set. Which is an insane amount of pixels. And on a 1080 with god knows what settings. Also 45fps is pretty standard for most headsets in DCS these days.

 

I would wait until the reverb is actually out later this month. But I bet your rig can handle it. I've got one on pre-order.

[Harlikwin]

What scares me with the HP reverb is performance

 

Running twice 2160x2160 résolution is going to drain any system !!!

 

Its alot of pixels, but I'm running a rift at PD2.0 (so 2160x2400) and its fine even with all the super sampling overhead and a decent amount of eye candy, and I'm generally running ~70% GPU utilized (spikes get to 100, and I've seen it as low as 50%)

 

Note, this is before our glorious VR patch.

[dburne]

I would not rule out Rift S, Image clarity is pretty sweet and with a decent rig able to still run

higher graphics settings which I personally like.