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Can a Vostro 470 support Virtual Reality?
Hi all,
I was wondering whether you can help. I know I posted a forum thread on 7th October 2017 regarding GDDR5 compatibility for Vostro 470 but is it possible for this unit to support Virtual Reality as I would like to consider the possibility of playing games with Virtual Reality in the future. What components would I need to take into account in order to make this happen? Or is it the end of the road for this unit? Your help would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
RocknRollTim
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November 13th, 2017 07:00
I totally Disagree. You don't need a new cpu you need a new power supply and GTX 1080 GPU. Intel Core i5-4590 3.7 GHz Processor or better is recommended but not required when you use a GTX 1080 GPU. Core 2 duo and Core 2 Quad DDR2 systems would be too slow.
Dell XPS 8500 is shipped with the Intel H77 Express Chipset.
Dell configures the following i7 processors with XPS 8500.
This package provides the BIOS Update on Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.More details
This package provides the BIOS Update on Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.More details
XPS 8500,VOSTRO 470 A10 BIOS for Windows 8More details
XPS 8500,VOSTRO 470 A09 BIOS for Windows 8More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 can support VR but you must upgrade the BIOS A12 before installing a GTX 1080 and turning secure boot OFF CSM ON. You can then validate that it runs VR with the superposition benchmark.
https://benchmark.unigine.com/superposition?lang=en
speedstep
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November 13th, 2017 09:00
You've used up the maximum number of questions.
In addition to the superposition benchmark it appears that windows10 is required.
UNIGINE Superposition Advanced Edition includes the following additional features:
Compete on the global leaderboard
Experience VR with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Loop stress-test to check hardware stability
https://benchmark.unigine.com/superposition?lang=en
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/windows-mixed-reality-pc-check/9nzvl19n7cnc
Microsoft’s VR headsets, made in partnership with major companies have not been released. Since most of this is not defined and I am not microsoft the answers are NOT forthcoming.
Microsoft confirmed that development kits for its first partner device, made by Acer, will be rolling out in stages in March 2018. Some Developers have tested the device already.
https://uploadvr.com/review-acer-vr-headset-controllers/
Acer’s headset features two LCD panels at 1440 x 1440 resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, built-in audio and microphone support, and is connected to a PC via HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0.
https://uploadvr.com/steam-preview-microsoft-vr-headsets-arrives-nov-15/
Oculus Rift Devices have similar requirements.
Oculus Rift :
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better.
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 or greater.
RAM: 8GB or more.
Video port: HDMI 1.3.
USB port: 2 USB 3.0 ports.
Windows 7 SP1 or newer.
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November 13th, 2017 09:00
As a matter of fact there IS a mini 1080.
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-ZT-P10800H-10P-Zotac-Video-Card/dp/B01N11KVI8
Recommended power supply replacement is EVGA SUPER NOVA 750 B1 110-B1-0750-VR NOT B2 or BQ or G2.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-110-B1-0750-VR/dp/B00K85X23O
Here is a pic with 750B1 and Short GTX970
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November 20th, 2017 11:00
Oculus has officially updated its Minimum Specs to include the GTX 1050 Ti alongside the RX 470. As of that update, the Oculus Minimum Spec according to the company’s Support Center is as follows:
Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater
Alternative Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
CPU Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX4350 or greater
Memory 8GB+ RAM
Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
USB Ports 1x USB 3.0 port, plus 2x USB 2.0 ports
OS Windows 8.1 or newer
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November 12th, 2017 08:00
Even maxed out, this system won't do VR. You need a very current (sub-2 year old) very high-end CPU and GPU system for virtual reality. The floor would be an XPS 8900 system or a Precision workstation with an upgraded video card.
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November 13th, 2017 06:00
Hi ejn63,
Thank you for responding to my forum thread. Sounds like I will have to get a new PC like the ones you suggested which supports Virtual Reality or to get a games console which supports Virtual Reality. Thank you for your help.
Regards,
RocknRollTim
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November 13th, 2017 09:00
Hi SpeedStep,
Thank you for responding to another one of my forum threads and really glad to hear my PC can be extended to support Virtual Reality. Is there a mini version of the GTX 1080?
Kind regards,
RocknRollTim
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November 13th, 2017 09:00
And of course there is SpeedStep, thank you very much for your help again. Also will I need a monitor which supports Virtual Reality or will a pair of 3D glasses or goggles suffice this with an ordinary monitor? Sorry to ask you lots of questions.
Kind regards,
RocknRollTim
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November 18th, 2017 04:00
Hi SpeedStep,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you and I apologise for reaching the maximum number of questions. Thank you for all your help including all your information and will wait a little longer regarding implementing VR on my system.
Regards,
RocknRollTim
P.S. I really like the Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini 4GB you recommended in my previous forum thread.
RocknRollTim
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November 20th, 2017 12:00
That's brilliant, thanks for the update SpeedStep.