# Other Tech Talk **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/c/accessories/other-tech/50.md [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other Tech Talk category](https://forum.openmr.com/t/about-the-other-tech-talk-category/25032)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/about-the-other-tech-talk-category/25032 "2020-01-10T16:13:45Z")
This Sub Category is for discussing Other Tech. This Sub Category has the Following Tags: pc-build cpu gpu ram review, article, youtube --- ## [VR Nature Therapy at Glastonbury Festival](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-nature-therapy-at-glastonbury-festival/41992)
**Author:** [@eat\_snack](https://forum.openmr.com/u/eat_snack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-nature-therapy-at-glastonbury-festival/41992 "2025-08-28T19:14:58Z")
I recently came across a report about a VR project showcased at the Glastonbury Festival. Researchers from the University of Exeter presented a nature-themed VR experience designed to support mental health and reduce pai… --- ## [Wirelss router/ connectivity](https://forum.openmr.com/t/wirelss-router-connectivity/41668)
**Author:** [@MarcoBalletta](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MarcoBalletta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/wirelss-router-connectivity/41668 "2024-09-04T12:24:45Z")
Hello. Could someone please suggest a wireless router/connectivity to achieve the farthest range and quality of internet and wireless signal over a 2 acre land? I have a nighthawak ax12 rax200 and the range is not that… --- ## [I've only used AMD GPU's with my Pimax Headsets the past 3 years](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ive-only-used-amd-gpus-with-my-pimax-headsets-the-past-3-years/41095)
**Author:** [@Solarisaint](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Solarisaint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ive-only-used-amd-gpus-with-my-pimax-headsets-the-past-3-years/41095 "2023-11-23T23:41:01Z")
I am happy to share my experience or offer help if I can :wink: --- ## [Distortion correction plugin](https://forum.openmr.com/t/distortion-correction-plugin/41038)
**Author:** [@Djonko](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Djonko)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/distortion-correction-plugin/41038 "2023-08-10T19:33:21Z")
This is pretty awesome, this company developed a dynamic distortion correction plugin. Pimax should contact them! https://www.roadtovr.com/almalence-digital-lens-vr-headset-image-correction/ --- ## [If you have an Nvidia GPU, your CPU may be suffering | Digital Trends](https://forum.openmr.com/t/if-you-have-an-nvidia-gpu-your-cpu-may-be-suffering-digital-trends/40498)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/if-you-have-an-nvidia-gpu-your-cpu-may-be-suffering-digital-trends/40498 "2023-03-08T20:22:24Z")
--- ## [Ultra-enthusiast hardware is strangling PC gaming](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ultra-enthusiast-hardware-is-strangling-pc-gaming/40451)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ultra-enthusiast-hardware-is-strangling-pc-gaming/40451 "2023-02-22T13:39:53Z")
This does seem to be where things have been heading. --- ## [What kind of controller do I need?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-kind-of-controller-do-i-need/38809)
**Author:** [@ebjornen](https://forum.openmr.com/u/ebjornen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-kind-of-controller-do-i-need/38809 "2022-06-16T23:41:44Z")
I have a 8KX who I have only used sitting in my racing chair driving in Assetto Corsa Now I am thinking of try another game like running around in a landskap, So the question is what do I need for virtuel moving and sitt… --- ## [Lightfield 3D Displays](https://forum.openmr.com/t/lightfield-3d-displays/38588)
**Author:** [@drowhunter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/drowhunter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/lightfield-3d-displays/38588 "2022-06-07T01:10:52Z")
What do you guys make of this 3d tech. I wonder if SuperDepth3D would work on it? https://twitter.com/NimaZeighami/status/1524853044734664705?t=DsGdoAJlC1nUZRPeXaQHlQ&s=19 Apparently Leia has one that is not as impre… --- ## [Pluraview 3d Monitor?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pluraview-3d-monitor/38321)
**Author:** [@drowhunter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/drowhunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pluraview-3d-monitor/38321 "2022-03-19T15:40:25Z")
Just stumbled upon this and thought to myself…Wow. And not in a good way. Give me AR glasses any day. Or VR for that matter. Are they serious? :joy: --- ## [Nvidia 4090 possibly 3×Faster than 3090?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nvidia-4090-possibly-3xfaster-than-3090/37969)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nvidia-4090-possibly-3xfaster-than-3090/37969 "2022-01-26T15:28:38Z")
--- ## [Overclocker Lowers Alder Lake Temps -5°C](https://forum.openmr.com/t/overclocker-lowers-alder-lake-temps-5-c/37982)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/overclocker-lowers-alder-lake-temps-5-c/37982 "2022-01-24T04:11:15Z")
--- ## [Possible Issues with 3090ti design](https://forum.openmr.com/t/possible-issues-with-3090ti-design/37968)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/possible-issues-with-3090ti-design/37968 "2022-01-22T20:12:34Z")
--- ## [YawVR Yaw2 Launch Party Live from Las Vegas](https://forum.openmr.com/t/yawvr-yaw2-launch-party-live-from-las-vegas/37132)
**Author:** [@DrWilken](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DrWilken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/yawvr-yaw2-launch-party-live-from-las-vegas/37132 "2021-10-04T03:31:43Z")
Starts around -3:14:55. --- ## [12V Only Power Supplies for Adler Lake](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12v-only-power-supplies-for-adler-lake/36802)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12v-only-power-supplies-for-adler-lake/36802 "2021-08-20T14:44:49Z")
Next computer upgrades might be steep. Moving power connectors for sata and such could also imho make matx and itx more crowded. --- ## [Aug 5 Ominous VoodooFX](https://forum.openmr.com/t/aug-5-ominous-voodoofx/36678)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/aug-5-ominous-voodoofx/36678 "2021-08-09T20:14:51Z")
Have to find the Article… Well more of a quick post. But after 20 years VoodooFX is having an announcement on Aug 5. Speculation is that they might be making gpus again --- ## [Most durable base stations?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/most-durable-base-stations/36619)
**Author:** [@wilcovertegaal](https://forum.openmr.com/u/wilcovertegaal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/most-durable-base-stations/36619 "2021-08-07T13:55:38Z")
I am using my Pimax 5K PLUS HMD with two base stations that came with the HTC Vive that I bought in 2016. Two years ago I had to replace one of them; now both appear broken. If I need to replace them, what would be the … --- ## [Watercooling by DrWilken](https://forum.openmr.com/t/watercooling-by-drwilken/36175)
**Author:** [@DrWilken](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DrWilken)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/watercooling-by-drwilken/36175 "2021-07-20T00:09:58Z")
Went all-in after @MrAhlefeld told me how nice it works and I now have a custom (water) loop with an Inno3D iCHILL Frostbite RTX 3090, a 280 and a 420mm radiator… :rofl: I even put an active back plate cooler (mp5works … --- ## [Let's Talk About The Yaw VR 2 Motion Simulator Kickstarter - Just 24 Hours Left Until Launch!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-yaw-vr-2-motion-simulator-kickstarter-just-24-hours-left-until-launch/35863)
**Author:** [@vrgamerdude](https://forum.openmr.com/u/vrgamerdude)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-yaw-vr-2-motion-simulator-kickstarter-just-24-hours-left-until-launch/35863 "2021-06-01T16:08:28Z")
So here we are just 24 hours from the start of Yaw VR’s second Kickstarter and I couldn’t be more excited! It seems like only yesterday that the Yaw team finished up on their popular campaign for the origin… --- ## [Better headset resolution detection in steam vr](https://forum.openmr.com/t/better-headset-resolution-detection-in-steam-vr/36095)
**Author:** [@camera](https://forum.openmr.com/u/camera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/better-headset-resolution-detection-in-steam-vr/36095 "2021-05-23T00:24:50Z")
why - if steam vr can detect the Pimax headset can it not know its native resolution automatically and allow us to set render resolutions closer to the headset ? i cant help thinking performance is being lost because … --- ## [Nvidia Driver Update Urged - Security](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nvidia-driver-update-urged-security/35905)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nvidia-driver-update-urged-security/35905 "2021-04-28T18:16:36Z")
https://www-tomsguide-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.tomsguide.com/amp/news/nvidia-gpu-owners-warned-about-serious-driver-bugs-update-now?amp\_js\_v=a6&\_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=16196213025028&csi=0&referrer=ht… --- ## [10 ways to squeeze gpu performance](https://forum.openmr.com/t/10-ways-to-squeeze-gpu-performance/35899)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/10-ways-to-squeeze-gpu-performance/35899 "2021-04-27T22:54:19Z")
--- ## [Can The DropLabs EP-01 Haptic Shoes Add More Immersion To VR Games? Lets Find Out!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/can-the-droplabs-ep-01-haptic-shoes-add-more-immersion-to-vr-games-lets-find-out/35542)
**Author:** [@vrgamerdude](https://forum.openmr.com/u/vrgamerdude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/can-the-droplabs-ep-01-haptic-shoes-add-more-immersion-to-vr-games-lets-find-out/35542 "2021-03-24T23:30:55Z")
Timestamps: Intro - 0:01 Unboxing - 0:54 Setup - 8:45 First Impressions - 12:35 Gaming Connection Cable Kit - 14:24 VR Game Testing ( Onward ) - 16:45 VR Motion Simulator Game Testing ( No Limits 2 )… --- ## [Etee Trackers Info & Price!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/etee-trackers-info-price/35437)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/etee-trackers-info-price/35437 "2021-03-20T13:02:44Z")
Looks like we have a Vive Tracker alternative at a more affordable price point! --- ## [RTX 3070 modded to 16g!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/rtx-3070-modded-to-16g/35175)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/rtx-3070-modded-to-16g/35175 "2021-03-09T19:03:28Z")
https://www-tomshardware-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.tomshardware.com/amp/news/16gb-rtx-3070-mod?amp\_js\_v=a6&\_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=16153164408177&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&\_tf=From… --- ## [A Comparison of Eye Tracking Latencies Among Several Commercial Head-Mounted Displays](https://forum.openmr.com/t/a-comparison-of-eye-tracking-latencies-among-several-commercial-head-mounted-displays/34855)
**Author:** [@dstar](https://forum.openmr.com/u/dstar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/a-comparison-of-eye-tracking-latencies-among-several-commercial-head-mounted-displays/34855 "2021-02-21T15:15:06Z")
Not only pimax has here problems… https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2041669520983338 --- ## [Pcb Printer interesting for dev](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pcb-printer-interesting-for-dev/34690)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pcb-printer-interesting-for-dev/34690 "2021-02-08T21:13:19Z")
--- ## [Update the Valve Lighthouses Firmware](https://forum.openmr.com/t/update-the-valve-lighthouses-firmware/34606)
**Author:** [@3D\_FAN](https://forum.openmr.com/u/3D_FAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/update-the-valve-lighthouses-firmware/34606 "2021-01-31T21:20:29Z")
If You own a Pimax 5K(\*) or an 8K(X) and use Valve Lighthouse V2 and do not have a current Valve Index headset, I wonder how to update or downgrade the lighthouses. There are some hints in some threads but I did not see… --- ## [Neat computer Build](https://forum.openmr.com/t/neat-computer-build/34549)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/neat-computer-build/34549 "2021-01-27T18:15:11Z")
--- ## [AMD 6000 GPU series discussion](https://forum.openmr.com/t/amd-6000-gpu-series-discussion/32648)
**Author:** [@VR-TECH](https://forum.openmr.com/u/VR-TECH)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/amd-6000-gpu-series-discussion/32648 "2020-12-27T11:07:11Z")
I will be getting the AMD over the new RTX 3090. they both trade blows at a lower price and less watt, 300!!! How well optimized is Pitools with AMD GPU’s? [Next page](https://forum.openmr.com/c/accessories/other-tech/50.md?page=1)