# \#8kplus **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/tag/8kplus/104.md [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tracking issues only with pimax hmds](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tracking-issues-only-with-pimax-hmds/40055)
**Author:** [@n8isnate](https://forum.openmr.com/u/n8isnate)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tracking-issues-only-with-pimax-hmds/40055 "2022-12-25T15:16:57Z")
I was using a quest 2 with index controllers, 3 vive trackers, and 5 steamvr watchman dongles plugged in. The tracking has always been a bit shifty, but the dongles did better with the controllers and hip tracker than th… --- ## [Intermittent screen blackouts on 8k+?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/intermittent-screen-blackouts-on-8k/40027)
**Author:** [@waggabu](https://forum.openmr.com/u/waggabu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/intermittent-screen-blackouts-on-8k/40027 "2022-12-21T08:42:36Z")
Has anyone had something similar to this? Display looks great and runs stable in SteamVR desktop mode. When I enter a game, every minute or so the right screen goes black, followed by the left screen about 3 seconds la… --- ## [8kX Upscaled mode Vs 8k+](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-upscaled-mode-vs-8k/38570)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-upscaled-mode-vs-8k/38570 "2022-05-08T19:29:04Z")
Hi everyone. Now I own a 8kX I had time to test the upscaled mode (When I did my test of a 8kX a friend lend me his and I didnt try the upscaled mode) I want to point out that to me, the upscaled mode of the 8kX is kind… --- ## [I thought it was a PiMax IPD problem, but the faceplate was too wide](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-thought-it-was-a-pimax-ipd-problem-but-the-faceplate-was-too-wide/37714)
**Author:** [@mhoohmjwJAPAN](https://forum.openmr.com/u/mhoohmjwJAPAN)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-thought-it-was-a-pimax-ipd-problem-but-the-faceplate-was-too-wide/37714 "2021-12-18T05:08:57Z")
When playing games on my PiMax 8k Plus, the images are blurry… I read an article about IPD and it doesn’t match… I thought this was a difficult IPD problem for PiMax… The cause was the faceplate was too wide! When I sw… --- ## [Alyx Through The Lens of the 8k+](https://forum.openmr.com/t/alyx-through-the-lens-of-the-8k/32073)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/alyx-through-the-lens-of-the-8k/32073 "2020-10-07T06:25:40Z")
I hope you enjoy ! Did I already say the + was underrated?:grin: --- ## [Upgrading CPU - from Ryzen 5 2600X to ? / worth it?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/upgrading-cpu-from-ryzen-5-2600x-to-worth-it/30264)
**Author:** [@pascal314](https://forum.openmr.com/u/pascal314)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/upgrading-cpu-from-ryzen-5-2600x-to-worth-it/30264 "2020-09-27T20:44:08Z")
Hello Guys, maybe someone can help me with this topic. I want to improve the FPS and for that I came with the idea up to buy a new CPU (maybe). Does this makes any sense? If so, which CPU would make the best deal? (RT… --- ## [Selling 8K Plus +DAS Mod - nearly unused, without any dead pixels or snow pixels / good DPcable, with warranty/invoice](https://forum.openmr.com/t/selling-8k-plus-das-mod-nearly-unused-without-any-dead-pixels-or-snow-pixels-good-dpcable-with-warranty-invoice/30146)
**Author:** [@pascal314](https://forum.openmr.com/u/pascal314)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/selling-8k-plus-das-mod-nearly-unused-without-any-dead-pixels-or-snow-pixels-good-dpcable-with-warranty-invoice/30146 "2020-09-02T10:23:19Z")
Hello guys, I am selling a 8K Plus with the DAS Mod and the needed Adapters. The Headset was only used for a few hours. The HMD does not have any dead pixels or snow Pixels / faulty DPcable. The only downside is that t… --- ## [Pimax 5K plus or Pimax 8K plus, ruling out KX as a Simracer, is that wrong](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-plus-or-pimax-8k-plus-ruling-out-kx-as-a-simracer-is-that-wrong/29074)
**Author:** [@Richo\_65](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Richo_65)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-5k-plus-or-pimax-8k-plus-ruling-out-kx-as-a-simracer-is-that-wrong/29074 "2020-08-18T22:29:19Z")
Hi Im new to forum and VR, Have been expirmenting with Lenovo Explorer and think I want to pursue to higher level. Ive read through post on here and seems debate is 50/50 on topic of Clarity for the 8K+ Vs 5K+ But as … --- ## [New 8k+ owner - I'm a bit disappointed](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-8k-owner-im-a-bit-disappointed/28477)
**Author:** [@telly-addict](https://forum.openmr.com/u/telly-addict)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-8k-owner-im-a-bit-disappointed/28477 "2020-08-15T16:39:10Z")
Hi, I’ve just received my full bundle ordered from the Pimax store and have encountered some ‘issues’… 1st issue - I had a less than pleasant experience getting the bundle here; the headset first of all - FedEx charged… --- ## [8K+ setup of controllers](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-setup-of-controllers/28730)
**Author:** [@DTH](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DTH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-setup-of-controllers/28730 "2020-06-23T18:38:59Z")
Working on setting up my controllers. I know one end of the USB cable goes into my controller. Do there other ends go into the computer or is that how I charge them via the computer or wall socket with a USB wall adapt… --- ## [Shipping update or do not give up hope](https://forum.openmr.com/t/shipping-update-or-do-not-give-up-hope/28680)
**Author:** [@DTH](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DTH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/shipping-update-or-do-not-give-up-hope/28680 "2020-06-22T22:18:17Z")
I ordered my bundle on June 12. My local office has it. I do love my Rift S but got tired of the updates that killed my games. Then I would have to wait for a new update to fix the old update. Then a new one because … --- ## [New 8K+ Owner - Visual Problem Difficulty Troubleshooting](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-8k-owner-visual-problem-difficulty-troubleshooting/28626)
**Author:** [@cinemon](https://forum.openmr.com/u/cinemon)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-8k-owner-visual-problem-difficulty-troubleshooting/28626 "2020-06-20T15:00:59Z")
Hello dear people briefly about my story with VR: I had an Oculus Quest for a week and had to return it. I couldn’t focus through the glasses and the SDE was too bad. For this reason, I had now decided on the 8K +. T… --- ## [Pimax 8K Plus Review, VR 2.0 is finally here (at least for me ;))](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-plus-review-vr-2-0-is-finally-here-at-least-for-me/28090)
**Author:** [@pascal314](https://forum.openmr.com/u/pascal314)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-plus-review-vr-2-0-is-finally-here-at-least-for-me/28090 "2020-06-17T12:57:44Z")
My review may be a little late, but since I love the 8K Plus I want to add my impressions :wink: I own the HMD since about a month and bought it to replace the 5K Plus. And I must say that it was worth it. Housing A … --- ## [Pre-Alpha Firmware 110Hz 8k+ report](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pre-alpha-firmware-110hz-8k-report/27847)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pre-alpha-firmware-110hz-8k-report/27847 "2020-06-13T04:53:54Z")
Hey guys. I am currently doing several things at the same time so I did try only one game, will do some more later but just to let you know : Beat Saber @ 110hz : Very good :+1::+1: --- ## [New Firmware For 8k+ Causing Dim Display](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-firmware-for-8k-causing-dim-display/28085)
**Author:** [@quanentanglement](https://forum.openmr.com/u/quanentanglement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-firmware-for-8k-causing-dim-display/28085 "2020-05-24T16:15:51Z")
I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem? I updated my pitool and firmware to the latest versions and have dim displays. --- ## [Will the 8k+ run on my pc?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-the-8k-run-on-my-pc/27635)
**Author:** [@curssin](https://forum.openmr.com/u/curssin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-the-8k-run-on-my-pc/27635 "2020-05-07T21:29:50Z")
Hi, i currently have a order in for the 5k+ and i am checking if i can upgrade it now, before i do so do you think the 8k + will run on my pc? SPECS - MSI 1080ti 11gb 32gb 3200mhz ram i7 9700k cpu Also is it worth t… --- ## [Pimax 8k+ with 1080TI and no Parallel Projection is so cool!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-with-1080ti-and-no-parallel-projection-is-so-cool/26805)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-with-1080ti-and-no-parallel-projection-is-so-cool/26805 "2020-04-30T19:57:36Z")
Thanks again to @park :pray: for sharing this tip I can run it with my 1080TI being wonderful now ! En français --- ## [8k+ First Impressions (Non-simmer)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impressions-non-simmer/27324)
**Author:** [@Stonewater](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Stonewater)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impressions-non-simmer/27324 "2020-04-26T23:57:32Z")
8k+ impressions. Yaya yaya – I have bunch of VR headsets – we all do ! I don’t know how much that matters in an objective review – it’s like saying having been married a lot of times must make you a great lover ! Mayb… --- ## [8k+ First Impressions](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impressions/26189)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impressions/26189 "2020-03-23T18:10:46Z")
Hey guys ! I received my 8k+ today and because of personnal issues I only gave it a quick try. Checking SDE mostly. And I have to say that I am impressed. Yes it is almost gone, it is still there but if you dont have … --- ## [The screen breaks and a line appears on the left lens of my Pimax 8K+](https://forum.openmr.com/t/the-screen-breaks-and-a-line-appears-on-the-left-lens-of-my-pimax-8k/26261)
**Author:** [@rin\_ai](https://forum.openmr.com/u/rin_ai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/the-screen-breaks-and-a-line-appears-on-the-left-lens-of-my-pimax-8k/26261 "2020-03-02T08:36:23Z")
The screen breaks and a line appears on the left lens of my Pimax 8K+. The right lens is normal, but the left lens does not see the screen properly. Replacing the cable or installing a new graphics card driver does … --- ## [8K + Review from Japan](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-review-from-japan/26225)
**Author:** [@nyajigon22](https://forum.openmr.com/u/nyajigon22)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-review-from-japan/26225 "2020-02-29T08:10:44Z")
My native language is not English. I’m sorry if there is a mistake in my English. I mostly use VR headsets for iracing. Please understand that performance in other games is not known. HMD body. The body has a blue c… --- ## [8k+ first impression](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impression/25553)
**Author:** [@Cmorg](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Cmorg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-first-impression/25553 "2020-02-02T01:08:02Z")
Sharing my first impression of my 8k+ which arrived today. First I will start by saying that there is definitely more attention to the small details from Pimax in regards to packaging and the quality of the unit itself.… --- ## [Jan 2020 8KX Impressions & 🇺🇸 Roadshow](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jan-2020-8kx-impressions-roadshow/25173)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jan-2020-8kx-impressions-roadshow/25173 "2020-01-22T16:14:57Z")
--- ## [Pimax 8k plus not working with game](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-plus-not-working-with-game/24973)
**Author:** [@Alain](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Alain)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8k-plus-not-working-with-game/24973 "2020-01-22T07:08:53Z")
I just received my 8k plus. But i try to start dcs world and all then i can see is 2 white rectangle overlapping each order. Probably a software issue because it work well in the steam vr lobby but not the game. Someone… --- ## [8k+ Review - Dreamwriter](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-review-dreamwriter/25302)
**Author:** [@Dreamwriter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Dreamwriter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8k-review-dreamwriter/25302 "2020-01-18T12:38:42Z")
My reaction when I tried Apollo 11: Holy crap! Through the lens (from my phone camera): It looks sharper than that in the headset itself. And no screendoor effect whatsoever. Large sweet spot, no adjustment needed… --- ## [Tyriel Wood: Through The Lenses - Pimax 8K+ vs 8K vs 5K+](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tyriel-wood-through-the-lenses-pimax-8k-vs-8k-vs-5k/25203)
**Author:** [@DrWilken](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DrWilken)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tyriel-wood-through-the-lenses-pimax-8k-vs-8k-vs-5k/25203 "2020-01-16T13:58:03Z")
The colours on the new 8K(+/X) panels look way better than both the 5K+ and the 8K… Nice! :sunglasses: Thanks for the comparison @Tyrielwood :+1: --- ## [\[Jan 2/2020\] First 8k+ User Review](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jan-2-2020-first-8k-user-review/24824)
**Author:** [@neonrazor](https://forum.openmr.com/u/neonrazor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jan-2-2020-first-8k-user-review/24824 "2020-01-02T13:51:22Z")
:star2::sparkles:Review :zap: Part 1 :sparkles::star2: