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Try enabling "Compatibility Support Module" in the UEFI. (On mine it enabled itself after a few failed boots.) No issues with blank screen on boot, after that.

It has arrived! https://youtube.com/watch?v=qywLwR7KT9M

Thanks! After building my previous rig to the RGB-1337 spec, I decided to go for the "system I built over 10 years ago" look, this go-around. #nailedit

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I did not build this system with a particular eye to esthetics, but that card... still manages to look out of place to me. It, as expected, delivers double the performance of the 3070 Ti it replaced. But I really would have happily grabbed a dual slot 4080 S, even if it meant easing up on the...

Unfortunate, but the writing had been on the wall for some time. The fact that Xbox didn't even attempt to compete with PSVR when so much of the development was already done still baffles me. That was the kind of userbase the platform needed to keep interest alive.

I held off on the launch cards because of how... uninspiring they are from both a value and VRAM standpoint. I'll keep an open mind and give Nvidia the chance to win me over on the refresh. I'm not expecting the 4080 refresh to be 20 GB, however. (Based on the most recent rumors I've personally...

This strikes me as unlikely. A 4070 refresh with higher core counts than the 4080? Sure, they could kneecap it as a 12GB card and hold the clocks back. But unless it's basically the same price as a 4070 Ti, reviewers will tear them a new one, given the present state of things.

Nvidia apparently invested quite heavily in VR optimizations for their drivers with the 1xxx series; AMD has apparently never put forth more than a token effort. Nvidia will remain the optimal choice for VR at least until AMD makes a real effort.

I will for sure be keeping a close eye on this one (kek). Headsets coming down to this size is really getting into the 'dream' territory for what I hoped we would one day see after using the DK2. I will also, however, be waiting to see reviews before I decide whether this is a worthwhile upgrade...

Good call out, thanks! I was eager to grab these drivers to try out RTX super resolution. If I hadn't been monitoring to see the utilization, it would have been easy to miss this for much longer. I've seen it eat upwards of 20% on my 5800X3D.

I had my Index packed away for a year, mainly because I was traveling. I just built a new rig and got my VR space set back up; I didn't know how much I missed having it until I had it back. I was originally planning to get a new monitor to accompany the new rig, but it's now apparent that would...

No, VRR is actually not preferred for smoothness in VR. Reprojection accomplishes smoothness when/if your system can't keep up.

Some prices have come down since I pulled the trigger; the SSDs, RAM, and GPU are a bit cheaper, now. But the full build (excluding peripherals) ran me $2250.

I'm running Windows 11 22H2 on my Surface Go, new gaming desktop, and work laptop. I had the same initial reactions at launch as many of the people in this thread, with the inability to never combine icons and no access to Task Manager from the taskbar being my biggest unresolved gripes. That...

I think this sums up the disconnect, here: The driver/console in current versions of Windows doesn't compare to what was distributed for Windows 7, and even XP. On my recent build, using a B550 board running Windows 11 22H2, I discovered I actually get more functionality using the generic driver...

Interesting. I'd be curious to see how well these chips remain stable with the same clocks under lower voltage, given they have (allegedly?) been binned to be pushed to the low-end of the voltage-per-clock envelope.

It was 'new build' time for me this past weekend, "on the horizon" be damned. My trusty 4790k & GTX 1080 was just not cutting it for VR. Here's to no regrets... 🍻

Is it positioned in the top slot? That's the only one that runs PCIe x16 mode. If the Ryzen build was running another card before the 3090, did it get a clean driver install? Sharing full system specs helps us help you.

I need a new system in the next month(ish), so I've decided to split the difference. I'm buying a mid-range card now, then I'll flip it for a high-end next gen card. My thought being, if every current card does drop significantly in resale value, that bite is probably going to hurt much less on...

A limited version of the Amazon Appstore is now available for testing in the Beta channel. Though, I don't know how long you might be waiting to see any Google apps, and media streaming support I think is an open question, at this point. However, what I've tested on my Surface Go 2 (Core m3 dual...

Because Facebook will simply suspend your account for being "fake". Try it and see; even if you make an effort to evade the algorithm with obscure stock images and plausible fake personal info, you're likely only prolonging the inevitable. Their A.I. for fake account detection is uncanny. As...

This is great to hear. Speaking as someone who's used VR since the DK2 days, I'm deeply disheartened by the direction Facebook has taken Oculus. I have every confidence Valve will release an Index 2; otherwise, how would they never release an Index 3?

This is a build for 21H2, so if all goes well, it'll land in the fall.

I run most games at 120Hz on my Index with a GTX 1080. Alyx requires low settings or dropping the refresh rate to 90Hz (I prefer low settings, still looks amazing). The improvement in visual comfort for fast paced games and smooth locomotion is fantastic; I have a much better time with games...

The Explorer was my first VR headset; the sweet spot is indeed quite brutal, and I never really found a way to mitigate it. As far as I've heard, most of the headsets currently on the market are significantly better in this regard. An Oculus or Odyssey+ should do you fine, but the safer bet will...

The cost is higher than most other headsets for several reasons: It's one of the few headsets still using external base stations for tracking. The panel supports a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. There are more features for customizing the fit and focus. The controllers are technically complex...

I personally find the refresh rate of the Index to be the single most significant improvement, versus previous headsets. If you're the sort with a strong preference for high refresh rates, I strongly recommend the Index (90/120/144 Hz) over the Rift S (80 Hz).

The Lenovo Explorer was my first VR headset; I found it to be acceptable compared to others I had tried, but it was manual IPD adjustment that provided the biggest uplift for me, when comparing the “Gen 1.0” headsets. I would suggest determining your IPD, before deciding on a headset. If you’re...

I'm unsurprised to see the 2D curmudgeons so so eager to bash this. If I was faced with potentially missing out on what may be the most revolutionary game in a decade, I'd be butthurt, too.

You think that's bad? Wait until you see what's slated for launch in 2266...

I'm keeping an eye on this, for sure. I begrudgingly switched to Android upon the death of Windows 10 Mobile, and even getting a phone with stock Android, de-Googleing it (as much as is practically possible), and loading up all the Microsoft apps, it's still not a particularly polished...

That I can get behind. Incorporating should not be an ironclad protection from personal responsibility. Executives and investors with large stakes should be held to some degree of accountability for their company's fuck-ups, which should potentially include decades of hard time.

People fear change; something as disruptive as A.I. is straight up fucking terrifying to the masses. I belive, if these predictions come to fruition, it is far more likely to vastly improve quality of life, on a global scale, than result in some sort of dystopia. But fear sells, and the product...

Great review, as always! I particularly appreciate the details on the cable lengths; I was ready to pull the trigger on a similarly priced SilverStone 450w SFF PSU. The main complaint in user reviews is the excessively long cables for SFF builds. "Luckily" SilverStone graces us with the...

You're right to not dive in with both feet, at the moment. Go for whatever headset you can get the lowest price on. If you don't need manual IPD adjustment, I would also suggest considering other WMR headsets. I would say your current rig is right at the minimum for a decently payable...

I used one of these to mount this type of extension cable to my desk: Apart from giving me the couple extra feet of reach I needed to utilize my whole space comfortably, I like that using these protects the ports on my video card should the cable ever get violently yanked on.

I use the Lenovo Explorer with Odyssey controllers; works pretty well for Beat Saber. I do experience the occasional positional tracking issue in reflex and archery games, but apart from that, WMR works fine with just about any SteamVR game, whether it's listed as supported or not.

Intel would also like you to know this certainly has nothing at all to do with renewed competition within this market space.

Fair, but just because their motivation is selfish, it doesn't mean their position is wrong. The EU may have stumbled into doing some good in the near-term, of late, but the urge to control everything will inevitably beckon forth the wrath of the Law of Unintended Consequences. (Thanks, Paul.)