# \#5kplus **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/tag/5kplus/79.md [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pimax 5K Not going past or below 90hz with 9070 XT](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-not-going-past-or-below-90hz-with-9070-xt/48444)
**Author:** [@KingTodd](https://forum.openmr.com/u/KingTodd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-not-going-past-or-below-90hz-with-9070-xt/48444 "2026-10-21T19:06:10Z")
So, my issue is ever since i updated my wife’s GPU from a 2080 to a 9070XT. i cant get her pimax 5K plus(both of them or super) to boot in ANYTHING other than 90hz mode. it was fine with my 2080 in it, but if i chose a… --- ## [Recommended Pimax Software Version for 5k](https://forum.openmr.com/t/recommended-pimax-software-version-for-5k/41756)
**Author:** [@mazi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/mazi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/recommended-pimax-software-version-for-5k/41756 "2024-11-26T11:25:18Z")
Hi folks I still have PiTool 1.0.1.277 running (in 2024) and that tools update check says I’m on the latest version today. (P2 Headset 2.1.255.273) I realized there are a few later PiTool versions available and then th… --- ## [Switching between parallel projections: the LED bar does not flash anymore](https://forum.openmr.com/t/switching-between-parallel-projections-the-led-bar-does-not-flash-anymore/38030)
**Author:** [@Arukado](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Arukado)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/switching-between-parallel-projections-the-led-bar-does-not-flash-anymore/38030 "2022-02-02T18:41:40Z")
Hello guys! I saw an issue since the two lastest firmwares: when switching between parallel projections the LED bar does not blink, but I can confirm that the mode has been established since the game no longer looks dou… --- ## [Pimax 5k + 2nd cable Snow all over display](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-2nd-cable-snow-all-over-display/34530)
**Author:** [@Fusion](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Fusion)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-2nd-cable-snow-all-over-display/34530 "2021-04-21T18:34:36Z")
Hello there , I’m on my 2nd Pimax 5k+ cable already and recently it started to have the same issue i had with the first cable which is the “snow” effect. The thing is, i replaced my first cable within the first year und… --- ## [Having issues with 5K+ / SteamVR / iRacing](https://forum.openmr.com/t/having-issues-with-5k-steamvr-iracing/35786)
**Author:** [@Prickles](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Prickles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/having-issues-with-5k-steamvr-iracing/35786 "2021-04-13T02:21:09Z")
Anyone else had trouble with the resolution of headset changing all the time? I’ve had my 5k+ for years (KS backer) and about a week ago it wigged out and changed the resolution on me. Every time I start up steamvr/iRac… --- ## [Riding Rollercoasters In The Yaw VR Motion Simulator And Pimax 5K+ Using 144hz Mode - Live!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/riding-rollercoasters-in-the-yaw-vr-motion-simulator-and-pimax-5k-using-144hz-mode-live/35694)
**Author:** [@vrgamerdude](https://forum.openmr.com/u/vrgamerdude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/riding-rollercoasters-in-the-yaw-vr-motion-simulator-and-pimax-5k-using-144hz-mode-live/35694 "2021-04-02T23:39:55Z")
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**Author:** [@gcopettini](https://forum.openmr.com/u/gcopettini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/rx-6900xt-and-pimax-5k-assetto-corsa-competizione-fps-drops/34816 "2021-02-21T10:03:24Z")
Hi all… i have mounted 2 days ago my new RX 6900XT (i had 1080TI) and when i launch Assetto Corsa Competizione on Pimax 5k+ i have a lot of FPS drop. If i have a moderate setting (Pitools SS 1,0 - SteamVR 100% and graph… --- ## [Video pass-through in SteamVR for hand tracking module](https://forum.openmr.com/t/video-pass-through-in-steamvr-for-hand-tracking-module/34474)
**Author:** [@eight.one](https://forum.openmr.com/u/eight.one)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/video-pass-through-in-steamvr-for-hand-tracking-module/34474 "2021-02-18T00:40:57Z")
The only thing i miss in the Pimax, coming from the HTC Vive is the Video feed from the camera, to quick check the surroundings, whithout having the take the headset off. So I was wondering if there is a way to get the … --- ## [Jitter with Pimax 5K](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jitter-with-pimax-5k/34210)
**Author:** [@lhoyet](https://forum.openmr.com/u/lhoyet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jitter-with-pimax-5k/34210 "2021-01-24T13:13:11Z")
Hi everyone, We bought two Pimax 5K+ from an original backer last year, and we have been so happy about them that we recently bought two more Pimax 5K+ directly from the Pimax european store. As I said the previous one… --- ## [PiTool Still Breaking WiFi](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pitool-still-breaking-wifi/33912)
**Author:** [@burritosupreme69](https://forum.openmr.com/u/burritosupreme69)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pitool-still-breaking-wifi/33912 "2021-01-01T18:02:56Z")
Pitool is still causing serious lag spikes when I have it open. The only reason I care now is because I would like to be able to leave it open while running the new Pimax experience. Has anyone seen any solutions to the … --- ## [Should I upgrade?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/should-i-upgrade/33870)
**Author:** [@burritosupreme69](https://forum.openmr.com/u/burritosupreme69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/should-i-upgrade/33870 "2020-12-15T03:26:51Z")
Right now I have a 5k Plus. I run it with Vive 2 lighthouses and controllers from my old Vive pro setup. For a long time I was on a path of being sure I wanted to get the Vive wireless setup and one day I stumbled upon s… --- ## [Setting the correct resolution in SteamVR](https://forum.openmr.com/t/setting-the-correct-resolution-in-steamvr/32046)
**Author:** [@mindscan](https://forum.openmr.com/u/mindscan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/setting-the-correct-resolution-in-steamvr/32046 "2020-11-24T18:22:43Z")
I have a question: I have tried every combination of the slider in SteamVR setting for resolution in combination with Pitool render Quality setting to get SteamVR render my games in the 5K+ native resolution of 2560x1440… --- ## [Why Large Fov is locked at 90hz?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/why-large-fov-is-locked-at-90hz/30394)
**Author:** [@C-Dric](https://forum.openmr.com/u/C-Dric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/why-large-fov-is-locked-at-90hz/30394 "2020-08-30T11:23:59Z")
Hello everyone, First of all, i’m very happy about the headset, great job from pimax, my request is in order to improve the experience. Why Large fov is locked at 90hz there is a technical reason? In pitool 197 we coul… --- ## [I really was hoping I was immune, but the cracks have appeared](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-really-was-hoping-i-was-immune-but-the-cracks-have-appeared/29670)
**Author:** [@drowhunter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/drowhunter)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-really-was-hoping-i-was-immune-but-the-cracks-have-appeared/29670 "2020-07-31T10:00:49Z")
So to start off, i’m extremely careful with my HMD and its never been tapped or dropped and has been in perfect condition that I know of until apr 12 2020 i received my 5k+ in feb 2019. I actually have been super busy … --- ## [5K Plus with AMD 5700 XT](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-plus-with-amd-5700-xt/29107)
**Author:** [@rpinamendes](https://forum.openmr.com/u/rpinamendes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-plus-with-amd-5700-xt/29107 "2020-07-11T16:28:41Z")
Hi I have a pc with AMD Ryzen 3700x, Radeon 5700 XT and 32gb of Ram and would like to know your opinion if you think the 5k plus will run smooth on max FOV in most games Thanks --- ## [Right hand panel not switching on](https://forum.openmr.com/t/right-hand-panel-not-switching-on/28511)
**Author:** [@Euan\_Emblin](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Euan_Emblin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/right-hand-panel-not-switching-on/28511 "2020-07-11T10:45:54Z")
Hello I have Pimax 5K Plus srl 2036, on PiTool #260 and Firmware #264. Every time when I want to use the HMD I have to go through a routine of headset hardware/software reboot combined with switching the HMD off by the … --- ## [Assetto Corsa Competizione Settings Help](https://forum.openmr.com/t/assetto-corsa-competizione-settings-help/29042)
**Author:** [@MikeJeffries](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MikeJeffries)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/assetto-corsa-competizione-settings-help/29042 "2020-07-04T08:42:34Z")
Hi everyone! Can anyone help with some decent 5k+ Settings for ACC? I have a 9900KS, 2080Ti, 32gb@4000, running off an m.2 nvme ssd. If i push too far it seems i get a menu/game flickering. I hate using motion smoothi… --- ## [Has the rma terms is changed?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-the-rma-terms-is-changed/28846)
**Author:** [@jumal2](https://forum.openmr.com/u/jumal2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-the-rma-terms-is-changed/28846 "2020-06-29T19:53:19Z")
Hello I order 5k+ bundle last month and i used it 2 weeks but my basestation has red light so i asked pimax ticket and steam and i get rma permission But there are something problem vivi said “you can only get rma … --- ## [Pimax 5k+ Steam VR Fail \[solved\]](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-steam-vr-fail-solved/28811)
**Author:** [@jobisingh](https://forum.openmr.com/u/jobisingh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-steam-vr-fail-solved/28811 "2020-06-28T09:56:24Z")
Whenever I try and launch Steam VR, Steam VR says “SteamVR Failed”. I’ve tried restarting my pc, reinstalling steamvr, and reinstalling pitool. Nothing seems to help. My headset shows up fine in pitool and tracks just fi… --- ## [Starlike Flickering & Venting](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starlike-flickering-venting/27520)
**Author:** [@JER](https://forum.openmr.com/u/JER)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starlike-flickering-venting/27520 "2020-06-25T07:06:13Z")
VENTING: So i finally got my base stations and index controllers, after having the headset sit for +1 year, without being able to use it. (BACKER) After a gruelling +6 hours of updating bios, usb, displayport, graphics… --- ## [Constantly Getting Software Errors Between Gaming Sessions](https://forum.openmr.com/t/constantly-getting-software-errors-between-gaming-sessions/28300)
**Author:** [@bunnyUFO](https://forum.openmr.com/u/bunnyUFO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/constantly-getting-software-errors-between-gaming-sessions/28300 "2020-06-02T23:30:23Z")
The pimax 5k+ is great when it works, but I’m finding that much more often I need to spend 1-2 hours to fix random issues and get it working. Sometimes the headset is not detected, sometimes it is not tracking, sometime… --- ## [What adapter should I buy for samsung odyssey laptop?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-adapter-should-i-buy-for-samsung-odyssey-laptop/27954)
**Author:** [@Jackcool](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Jackcool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-adapter-should-i-buy-for-samsung-odyssey-laptop/27954 "2020-05-17T04:37:09Z")
hello vr enthusiast, so recently I bought pimax 5k plus and also samsung odyssey (nt850xbc-x719a) laptop but unfortunately found out there are no dp,mini dp port on the laptop. So I’m trying to find out the best compat… --- ## [\[FIXED\] Audio suddenly about 50% lower. Halp?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/fixed-audio-suddenly-about-50-lower-halp/27866)
**Author:** [@Tharg](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Tharg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/fixed-audio-suddenly-about-50-lower-halp/27866 "2020-05-15T15:58:08Z")
Annoyingly, I am not sure if this is a Pimax issue, a steam one, or a windows one. Or perhaps even a headphones one. I use a DAS. Suddenly, all my audio is at about 50%. Like, even if I set it to max. I have tried a… --- ## [Pimax 5k+ - serial 203... - whats the best firmware?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-serial-203-whats-the-best-firmware/27769)
**Author:** [@MikeJeffries](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MikeJeffries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-serial-203-whats-the-best-firmware/27769 "2020-05-11T20:43:15Z")
Hi Everyone! Ive been using a different HMD but want to go back to trying my 5k+ again. I have a serial number starting with 203, What pitool and firmware should I use that’s most stable currently? --- ## [Comfort kit installation - it's super hard to detach the original face part](https://forum.openmr.com/t/comfort-kit-installation-its-super-hard-to-detach-the-original-face-part/27356)
**Author:** [@Staphylococcus](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Staphylococcus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/comfort-kit-installation-its-super-hard-to-detach-the-original-face-part/27356 "2020-04-26T10:34:19Z")
I’ve received the confort kit for my 5K+ today, and I’m struggling on the very first step - detaching the old face part. Like I watched in some of the videos giving instruction on how to do it, I pulled it from the side… --- ## [I cant get 144hz to work](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-cant-get-144hz-to-work/26860)
**Author:** [@hooligander](https://forum.openmr.com/u/hooligander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-cant-get-144hz-to-work/26860 "2020-04-06T20:41:44Z")
Im on Firmware 263 and Pitool 258 and for some reason whenever i try 144hz mode i get a double image. Basically the same image rendering for each eye, example when I turn on the 5k+ i see 2x pimax logos. Anyone else ru… --- ## [Has any one run Pimax 5k+ by gtx 970?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-any-one-run-pimax-5k-by-gtx-970/26250)
**Author:** [@bubbleball](https://forum.openmr.com/u/bubbleball)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-any-one-run-pimax-5k-by-gtx-970/26250 "2020-02-29T19:13:09Z")
I want to know that can pimax 5k+ run on gtx 970 thank you. --- ## [5K+ Tracking Stuttering Only In Games](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-tracking-stuttering-only-in-games/24149)
**Author:** [@Dantestyle](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Dantestyle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-tracking-stuttering-only-in-games/24149 "2020-02-16T23:47:18Z")
Hi, so I have a pimax 5k+ using piTool V1.0.1.180.Beta, and the HMD has firmware V2.1.255.244 I am using 2 V1 HTC base stations. When I sit in the default pimax screen (the barren moon/planet), or the vive empty space… --- ## [Frustrated about Delays](https://forum.openmr.com/t/frustrated-about-delays/25952)
**Author:** [@escozul](https://forum.openmr.com/u/escozul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/frustrated-about-delays/25952 "2020-02-12T18:03:34Z")
Ok so here is the story: More than 2 years ago In (and many many early backers) paid upfront for an HMD, base stations and controllers (along with all other rewards) that were supposed to be shipped within 5-6 months. A… --- ## [5K+ Having Unknown Issues](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-having-unknown-issues/25889)
**Author:** [@Peak](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Peak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/5k-having-unknown-issues/25889 "2020-02-04T22:50:46Z")
I’ve been searching for a fix for the past month with no results. The issue is, basically, my 5K+ thinks it’s an 8K. When I turn it on, the light is green and installs to windows with P2A drivers (where 5k+ is P2C) I … [Next page](https://forum.openmr.com/tag/5kplus/79.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=5kplus)