# \#pimax-8kx **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/tag/pimax-8kx/94.md [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) --- ## [8kx no longer connecting with PiTool after upgrading Intel MB/CPU to AMD](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-no-longer-connecting-with-pitool-after-upgrading-intel-mb-cpu-to-amd/41791)
**Author:** [@sparky7670](https://forum.openmr.com/u/sparky7670)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-no-longer-connecting-with-pitool-after-upgrading-intel-mb-cpu-to-amd/41791 "2024-12-17T17:37:48Z")
Hi After installing an AMD MB/CPU in my Gigabyte 4090 equipped system, my older (2075) 8kx will not connect via PiTool due to disconnected HDMI/DP errors (e.g.,10934). Initially, while shuffling connectors around, I go… --- ## [A question regarding the hardware of the 8KX](https://forum.openmr.com/t/a-question-regarding-the-hardware-of-the-8kx/38377)
**Author:** [@JoCool](https://forum.openmr.com/u/JoCool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/a-question-regarding-the-hardware-of-the-8kx/38377 "2022-04-02T03:37:38Z")
Hello guys, I want to re-enter the Pimax sphere, after having been absent since my first (broken) 8KX delivery. Please, if you could let me know how I can identify whether a Pimax headset I receive is a new version tha… --- ## [Hybrid Lenses? Teach me](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hybrid-lenses-teach-me/38189)
**Author:** [@DJSlanr](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DJSlanr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hybrid-lenses-teach-me/38189 "2022-04-01T18:41:35Z")
Just thought I’d stoke a technical conversation about “Bionic” lenses in the proposed 12K. What I understand is: Aspherical lenses produce less god rays. Fresnel lenses produce less distortion. Pimax proposes hybrid … --- ## [Are there any SteamVR games that work with Pimax hand tracking?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/are-there-any-steamvr-games-that-work-with-pimax-hand-tracking/36547)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/are-there-any-steamvr-games-that-work-with-pimax-hand-tracking/36547 "2021-09-22T07:51:26Z")
I would like to revisit the Pimax hand tracking module and see if any games actually work with it. I know someone was able to get the Varjo VR-3’s hand tracking working in DCS. Does the Pimax hand tracking support DCS or… --- ## [My Review of the Pimax Hand Tracking Module!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-review-of-the-pimax-hand-tracking-module/36425)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-review-of-the-pimax-hand-tracking-module/36425 "2021-07-09T22:19:17Z")
The Pimax Hand tracking module is compatible with both the Pimax 8KX and 5K Super. In this video, I give my review of the hand tracking features. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get it to work in some demos. --- ## [HP Reverb G2 vs. Pimax 8KX - My Full Review and Comparison](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hp-reverb-g2-vs-pimax-8kx-my-full-review-and-comparison/33019)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hp-reverb-g2-vs-pimax-8kx-my-full-review-and-comparison/33019 "2021-01-24T09:20:16Z")
My HP Reverb G2 arrived and since then I’ve been doing A/B comparisons with the Pimax 8KX. In this video I point to the differences between the two headsets and ultimately decide which headset I prefer. I’… --- ## [My Sad Non8KX story](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-sad-non8kx-story/33350)
**Author:** [@Klaus](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Klaus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-sad-non8kx-story/33350 "2020-11-27T07:09:55Z")
My unofficial “It’s not8KX!” contribution - A Sad Story of Erratic Expectations Shattered and Deceived by Cruel Reality You can call me Klaus, I’m a tech geek in his mid fifties, so I’ve seen quite a bit technology pass… --- ## [My 8kx arrived with scratched lenses, and I see like a film on the lenses in game?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-8kx-arrived-with-scratched-lenses-and-i-see-like-a-film-on-the-lenses-in-game/33155)
**Author:** [@moespeeds](https://forum.openmr.com/u/moespeeds)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-8kx-arrived-with-scratched-lenses-and-i-see-like-a-film-on-the-lenses-in-game/33155 "2020-11-21T22:00:35Z")
I received my 8kx last month, and let it sit unopened until my RTX 3090 arrived. The other day I opened it all up, and noticed that my lenses are “scuffed”. Looks like someone wearing glasses tried it on (I don’t wear gl… --- ## [How to Significantly Improve the Brightness and Colors of the Pimax 8KX!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/how-to-significantly-improve-the-brightness-and-colors-of-the-pimax-8kx/33085)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/how-to-significantly-improve-the-brightness-and-colors-of-the-pimax-8kx/33085 "2020-11-19T19:26:03Z")
IMPORTANT: LEAVE DISPLAYPORT CABLE PLUGGED IN WHEN FLASHING FIRMWARE. IT SHOULD TAKE NO LONGER THAN 30 SECONDS TO FLASH IT. IF IT GETS STUCK YOU’LL NEED TO GET P2\_129 FIRMWARE from Pimax support that resets the headset. … --- ## [Tracking eye module is pure junk, not working properbly, cut in mask to fit it](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tracking-eye-module-is-pure-junk-not-working-properbly-cut-in-mask-to-fit-it/31851)
**Author:** [@delevero](https://forum.openmr.com/u/delevero)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tracking-eye-module-is-pure-junk-not-working-properbly-cut-in-mask-to-fit-it/31851 "2020-10-31T17:40:23Z")
Dear Forum. I will ask for a refund of the Eye tracking module after i write this review. The reasons are many It simply dosent work properbly. First of all the installation “quick start” does actual not cover all … --- ## [Video Intro and Initial Pimax 8KX Setup - 5k+ Transition - iRacing](https://forum.openmr.com/t/video-intro-and-initial-pimax-8kx-setup-5k-transition-iracing/32138)
**Author:** [@Robertsmania](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Robertsmania)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/video-intro-and-initial-pimax-8kx-setup-5k-transition-iracing/32138 "2020-10-20T16:21:49Z")
I use a Pimax 5K+ with iRacing now and recently received my 8KX. Here is a rig workshop stream going through the software and hardware setup. My 5K+ has been running on a really old PiTool version 144, so I first wante… --- ## [How do you properly set the IPD?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/how-do-you-properly-set-the-ipd/32358)
**Author:** [@shinytomb](https://forum.openmr.com/u/shinytomb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/how-do-you-properly-set-the-ipd/32358 "2020-10-16T04:24:07Z")
Okay, I can’t get a clear answer on this. Plain, and simple, how do you set the IPD to where it won’t cause eyestrain? Should I use my near IPD, or my far IPD? --- ## [Another 8KX first impression for people who wants to know what to expect](https://forum.openmr.com/t/another-8kx-first-impression-for-people-who-wants-to-know-what-to-expect/31428)
**Author:** [@saraki](https://forum.openmr.com/u/saraki)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/another-8kx-first-impression-for-people-who-wants-to-know-what-to-expect/31428 "2020-10-01T15:08:58Z")
Please note that I am basically comparing the 8K X to a 5K+ that I have. Also for context, please note that I haven’t read most of the other people’s posts about their experience. Edit : Added about IPD. Edit 2 : Adde… --- ## [Receive my Pimax 8kx a week ago](https://forum.openmr.com/t/receive-my-pimax-8kx-a-week-ago/31570)
**Author:** [@Phillybump](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Phillybump)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/receive-my-pimax-8kx-a-week-ago/31570 "2020-09-29T12:09:21Z")
I don’t think I’m real swift with this but here it goes. I received my 8kx 2 days ago didn’t have a lot of time to mess with it when and nothing was in the box but the headset - no paperwork, nothing to wipe the lenses,… --- ## [8kX Review... (low effort) :)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-review-low-effort/31584)
**Author:** [@kazansky22](https://forum.openmr.com/u/kazansky22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-review-low-effort/31584 "2020-09-28T20:00:18Z")
@Heliosurge So I just got the 8kX a couple days ago. It did sit in Shanghai for 2 weeks before being shipped because I guess I had to pay taxes on it (and I was never notified). Why the taxes weren’t taken out when I o… --- ## [Jss0831 mini review](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jss0831-mini-review/31145)
**Author:** [@vorinami](https://forum.openmr.com/u/vorinami)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/jss0831-mini-review/31145 "2020-09-21T02:42:06Z")
Well I don’t know how to make my own topic so ill post mine here. The resolution is awesome. I see 0 distortion(yes zero) on my 8k they were horrible. The mas doesn’t come down enough but its usable. they did not ship th… --- ## [8kx i love it, image quality is like looking on a monitor in VR](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-i-love-it-image-quality-is-like-looking-on-a-monitor-in-vr/30766)
**Author:** [@delevero](https://forum.openmr.com/u/delevero)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-i-love-it-image-quality-is-like-looking-on-a-monitor-in-vr/30766 "2020-09-19T12:16:37Z")
Dear Reader. I ordered the Pimax 8kx in end of October 2019, and today 10 september 2020 it arrived to my big surprise since I never recieved any track and trace information but only some letters about they where gettin… --- ## [Pimax 8kx not recieved](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8kx-not-recieved/31227)
**Author:** [@B-Tech](https://forum.openmr.com/u/B-Tech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-8kx-not-recieved/31227 "2020-09-17T22:58:04Z")
@heliosurge I need to dm qourra for my 8kx order not recieved but i cant since im not a level 1 user, can you bump me up thanks --- ## [8kX Beta Firmware 294, 8 Septembre 2020 (French Translation)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-beta-firmware-294-8-septembre-2020-french-translation/30818)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-beta-firmware-294-8-septembre-2020-french-translation/30818 "2020-09-12T15:59:37Z")
8kX Firmware UNIQUEMENT http://pitool.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/P2\_RELEASE\_R294\_t20200907140417\_r9d6c1e2.dfu Notes de mise à jour: Modifie le taux de rafraîchissement à 114 Hz en mode upscalé. Corrige le problème d… --- ## [Should I wait or should I buy?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/should-i-wait-or-should-i-buy/30723)
**Author:** [@Akuma540](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Akuma540)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/should-i-wait-or-should-i-buy/30723 "2020-09-10T13:38:28Z")
Im curious about the 8k x and dont know if I should wait and skip the trouble with the service or should I buy and shorten the wait. What you guys think? --- ## [Tried the beat saber with 8KX today, it was awesome](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tried-the-beat-saber-with-8kx-today-it-was-awesome/30683)
**Author:** [@hammerhead\_gal](https://forum.openmr.com/u/hammerhead_gal)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tried-the-beat-saber-with-8kx-today-it-was-awesome/30683 "2020-09-10T06:33:55Z")
Finally, I got some time. So I thought, hey, why not play a game with the 8KX? My friend Miracle told me the beat saber is very popular now and it is easy for someone like me(who never played any games with VR headset b… --- ## [8KX Review After Almost Three Weeks](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-review-after-almost-three-weeks/30417)
**Author:** [@cazman321](https://forum.openmr.com/u/cazman321)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-review-after-almost-three-weeks/30417 "2020-09-09T05:10:46Z")
TL:DR - Amazing picture in terms of nearly no SDE and extra detail in games, along with being able to “focus” on things in the distance vs older headsets where it’s more like looking “through” pixels. The trade-off is r… --- ## [Assistance à la commande de 8kX](https://forum.openmr.com/t/assistance-a-la-commande-de-8kx/30314)
**Author:** [@Ludiks](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Ludiks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/assistance-a-la-commande-de-8kx/30314 "2020-08-28T13:39:01Z")
Pour une pré-commande de 8kx ayant effectué un remboursement, votre commande peut être retardée, veuillez consulter cette rubrique! Bonjour à tous, je suis désolé. Je suis en retard. Cette question ne devrait pas être t… --- ## [Informative 8KX review from Serious Sam dev](https://forum.openmr.com/t/informative-8kx-review-from-serious-sam-dev/29883)
**Author:** [@u\_cap](https://forum.openmr.com/u/u_cap)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/informative-8kx-review-from-serious-sam-dev/29883 "2020-08-01T20:23:05Z")