*Minimum Specs, 1 Week Review, & Quick Tips!!!* ~~~~~ MINIMUM SPECS FOR A SMOOTH EXPERIENCE!!! ~~~~~ OS/System: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit (or newer + internet access) Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD R9 290 (equivalent or greater) CPU/Processor: Intel i5-4590 (equivalent or greater) HDMI 1.3 video output (or newer) x3 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port (if 3rd sensor is being used, otherwise exclude x1 USB 3.0) RAM/Memory: 8GB (or higher) - SNW's Laptop Specs (used for testing in video): OS/System: Windows 10 64-bit + internet access Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 CPU/Processor: Intel i7-9750H HDMI 2.0 video output x2 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port RAM/Memory: 16GB ~ My Review & Quick tips after 1 week of usage!! - Overall great tracking & experience!! - games are smooth & really fun!! (I have tried job simulator, into the radius, & oculus first contact (shown in video) so far and cannot wait to experience more games!! - Sensor cables are 8ft. in length and can be removed from stand(s) & mounted - Oculus Rift CV1 cable(s) is 13ft. long & has been more than plenty, no restrictions at all!! - Open "Guardian" under the "devices" tab in the oculus app to set an automatic border for smaller play areas, in addition to getting a real-time view of your sensor range & positioning!! - Once Rift CV1 is on your head, loosen top headstrap & then tighten side straps for better fit!! - Be nice to your VR headset :) - Oculus sensor calibration can be skipped as long as sensors are positioned correctly Thanks to everyone for taking a few minutes out of your day to stop by & watch one of my videos I really appreciate it & I am super greatful!! Thanks again, enjoy the video, & have a good day :D
Hey. I bought that thing to look around in a game. So i only sit in one place without the controllers. Do i need to set up those 2 sensors or can the Headset live without them when im not moving exept my head. And if i need them, do i set them up in the direction im facing or one to the left and one to the right. And a last question, does it track good when im looking up? Because i may have to do that a lot and i dont want it to loose track Everytime i look straight up.
Hey man! Yes you have to setup the sensors or you will not have proper tracking and it will not be a good experience without setting them up 😅😂. For the sensor placement what works best for me personally is having both sensors facing me & the headset while I play either sitting or standing. So what I would recommend (option 1) is to either place one sensor on each side of you (one on the left & one on the right atleast 2-3 ft away from you while having a distance of atleast 6ft between both sensors) or, option 2, would be to have both sensors in front of & facing you while being seated (once again with atleast 6 ft of space between them & having them positioned atleast 2-3ft away from you) and then turning the sensors at an angle (about 45°) so you will be within tracking distance at all times! Basically the sensors work like a light and you want the majority of the light to shine on you at all times while you are using your cv1! Another thing I would recommend is to setup up your sensors via the oculus software & it will show you a diagram of where the sensors are projecting their signal & then you will have a pretty good idea of where to go from there! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Spend your money how you want fam. I for one have tried the quest which has a much higher res display than cv1 and I gotta say the resolution just doesn't make a massive difference to me. Results will vary though.
@@KaiFulci Really? Idk how you it doesn't make a difference to you, the jump from cv1 to q2 is amazing, the resolution is waaaay higher. Also the cv1's tracking isn't the best for external tracking standards
The outside tracking is actually really good. I have four trackers and it's superior to any inside out tracking. I'm just accustomed to the resolution. I was never sensitive to SDE either. It's cool the quest has a higher resolution but if we are comparing the quest to a cv1 for PC use the quest is worse in almost every way except resolution. The index of course being the best until it breaks and it will. Thousands of RMA requests don't lie. The CV1 is still the hardiest and best all around value for your money PCVR HMD even now. The rift s... We don't need to talk about th rift s. Lol.
@@KaiFulci you can use four trackers? I gotta get another one, I got one for echo and I want the best tracking possible (the one I got had three trackers). Also yes very very good value, but not accounting for price, it's not the best. The best (despite the price) is the varjio headset thingy if you get knuckles with it. That is the best possible experience available, tho very expensive and you need a very beefy PC for it.
I just made an offer on one of these. Question for you ... if I was using it just for the headset and using mouse and keyboard in a fps, and I'm running forward with W, does it just move your head like you're looking around or does it turn your players entire body? 🤔 Sorry I'm trying to word it so it makes sense..
Hey man! It really depends on the game itself but on most fps (for example I personally tried" the walking dead: saints & sinners") the whole body will move when you turn your head &/or arms especially during combat! It is really different & way more immersive compared to "standard pc gameplay" you have to try it! 🙏🏼🔥
I've been debating "upgrading" to a quest 2 from CV1, but everything I see makes me feel like it's not necessary. If I upgrade, it should be to the valve index from what I understand.
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah I totally agree!! My next VR will definitely be the valve index or maybe the 2nd gen model by the time I get around to buying one 😂. The quest models have wireless features & all of that stuff but I prefer the "old-school" wired CV1 personally due to less issues also I am not limited on space, as many games as I can fit on one of my hard drives is the limit & you can also buy a bigger one!! The valve is supposed to be insane cool though with individual finger tracking plus way better resolution & a higher refresh rate I really hope to try it one day 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man! Both the box & the oculus software set-up say you need "x2 usb 3.0 ports" (one for the actual headset & one for "sensor 1)" while a third usb port (2.0) is required for "sensor 2." I do not believe it is mandatory for all usb ports to be "3.0" but you may face problems while running the software setup to configure the headset when you first install the oculus software, which is required, but you may be able to skip the setup to prevent these issues! I will try to find more info for you, feel free to research as well in the meantime! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man! The best thing I can recommend is to look into an an hdmi splitter! The splitter plugs into your existing port & then "splits" or extends into 2 or 3 ports! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Just buy a splitter, and connect it to the HDMI port you wanna see with the Headset. So if you take it off you got your screen and you got the picture in your Headset.
Looks like the facial interface is missing a layer of fabric on your unit, mine fell off as well after a bit of use (I got that cv1 used) it's much more softer and comfortable with it on but its kinda poorly designed so it falls off.
So there's one of these in jawa for $130 plus roughly $20 shipping.. I'm contemplating buying it as I've never tried VR but very interested.. I can't decide 🤔
Hey man! Sounds like a pretty good deal, just make sure the hdmi cord connected to the cv1 is in good shape (no cuts, curls, wires showing, or bent areas) & be sure the lenses are in good shape, those are the most important things to check when buying one used! 🙏🏼🔥
hey i have a question. do you know the game Echo Arena VR? if so, do you think this headset is good for the game? people say cv1 works better than oculus
Hiya 👋🏼 Yes I do!! The Cv1 would definitley work better because it is wired so you have less latency issues, I believe better resolution, & overall the headset is actually really comfortable & easy to use!! The oculus quest may be a good headset as well but because it is fully wireless, I have heard a few people complain about issues about such as being "disconnected, lag, etc." while playing games but I am not entirely sure about any of that stuff because I personally have never tried a quest lol. Anyways in short, yes I think this headset would be a good choice!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man! This is a tough question to answer but I think it mainly comes down to personal preference! With the CV1 you virtually have no limit on space for games because you are using your computer's harddrive (external drives work too!) versus "built-in memory" with the quest. The quest 2 & CV1 both have specific exclusives so depending on the type of games you want to play, that may influence your decision but once again it comes down to personal preference. If your pc meets all of the minimum requirements to run everything smoothly I would give it a shot! The resolution, graphics, performance, & experiences are great & I would highly recommned it! Also since you are running a "wired" headset versus "wireless," you may experience better tracking but do make sure you have the physical space to run the headset, make sure the wires are in good shape with the unit you decide to purchase in addition to the lenses! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man! I tried to use the cv1 with my glasses originally but I found out soon enough that was a stupid move. 😂 I tried them on again without my glasses & it was way more comfortable & actually easy to see, I thought due to my vision I would have to strain! But yeah do not use it while wearing glasses because it is possible to scratch the lenses which are not fun to replace... 👓
Hey man! Yes you can however it may be a difficult process. First you would have to bypass the first initial setup that requires you to go through the oculus software next, proper eye or head height adjustment with games/movies might be an issue without having any sensors to track you or any controllers to adjust the settings. Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man 👋🏼 one of the best ways is to adjust the lens using the IPD adjuster on the bottom of the vr headset!! If the game is still blurry, try cleaning & wiping the lens with some rubbing alcohol & a microfiber cloth & this should definitely help if the lens are dirty!! Another good fix is to try unplugging & reconnecting the vr headset, a cable could be loose & cause bad resolution or a blurry display next, you can adjust your game settings such as the graphics, resolution, & filtering or textures (if available) hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@joshmanjones6256 do u know if i could use a cheaper diffrent hdmi cord , my acts ripped mine a few days ago and im not trying to spend 80 bucks for a used one
i don't have 2 hdmi outputs, i have a dvi-i,, a dvi-d, a displayport, and an hdmi and my monitor only supports hdmi. I suppose if i get this for christmas i could get a new monitor as well
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah a new monitor would work or if you like, you can grab an adaptor/splitter online that you can put in one hdmi port & then it "splits" or extends the one port into two or three (depending on what kind of adaptor you get) that way you can use your existing monitor & still experience vr!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real like split a 2.0 port into 2 1.3s? yeah that would work but i've been thinking about getting a new monitor for a while so i can have a bigger screen with tiny bezels. I'll look into it
Probably not the best idea to split the HDMI as it will only then mirror your HMD or reverse and you might start it up and see the light that shows "On" but it will just be a black screen. Check your ports and hopefully you have perhaps a DVport you could get a HDMI to DV adapter and your monitor should work. IF not, its better to just unplug the monitor when you are using the HMD but my thinking is with only one port coming out of your GPU you might need to recheck the recommended specs before picking up a PCVR because they do indeed require a somewhat stronger rig.
@@CReese-os8fc nope, my monitor only has vga and hdmi, and my gpu has the outputs that i mentioned before, i could try using a hdmi to displayport adapter either for the hmd or the monitor
i have a gtx 970 currently, for christmas im planning on getting an rx 6600 or something similarly priced going for around $240 or less with better performance
Hey man 👋🏼 Here are my main pc specs that are important for this video & to have a "vr-ready setup," this is not the full list so if you would like the full setup details just let me know!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥 - SNW's Laptop Specs (used for testing in video): OS/System: Windows 10 64-bit + internet access Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 CPU/Processor: Intel i7-9750H HDMI 2.0 video output x2 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port RAM/Memory: 16GB
Hey man 👋🏼 of course!! Although it is a "wired vr headset" & some people may say it is "older," this was the headset that set the standard for the newer headsst models & the pcvr scene in general!! You made a great choice & I am sure you will love it 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real thanks I just wanted to make sure but I’ve seen a good few videos on it and everyone says it’s a very good choice for people who are starting out on vr
@@SNW4Real sadly now I have just found out that you need a good pc to start it up I am gonna send it back and buy a cheap quest 2 on Amazon as I’ve seen very cheap ones
Hey man 👋🏼 windows 10 is just the version of the operating software on your pc & hdmi is a hardware port so having windows 10 does not mean you have specific ports on your pc & will not really tell you much about the hardware info on a pc. To find out if you have an hdmi you can go to settings or you can go to the device manager under control panel & it will give you all the details on your pc hardware & drivers also, If you do have an hdmi you can always buy an adaptor for the ports you do have!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah of course!! There are a variety of cycling games for vr, some support the oculus quest and some support this headset the "oculus rift cv1." You just have to go out there & find a cycling game you like & just make sure it supports the oculus rift series also, one game to possibly check out would be "VR Mountain Bike Simulator" hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man! Absolutely it will work! The CV1 is listed as one of the compatible headsets for skyrim vr & you have to have steam vr installed on your pc to run most vr games anyway! I have heard the experience is amazing, just make sure your pc can handle the power & has enough (free) ports! hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man 👋🏼 great question!! I did not perform any type of "deep heavy cleaning" or anything like that, I just used rubbing alcohol & some paper towels for the outside of the headset, the head strap, & the cords. For the lenses I gently rubbed them with a soft, dry microfiber cloth (that is used & safe for glasses as an example) & after I got off any fingerprints, oils, or anything like that, I then got another paper towel with rubbing alcohol & just cleaned each lense one at a time softly to prevent scratching or damaging the lense(s) & that pretty much did the trick!!! A quick tip by the way!! Just be sure not be "in a rush" or "be rough" when you sit down to clean your rift, some parts are really fragile & if you had to replace/fix them or even replace the whole headset it will not be a fun time at all so just be nice to your headset & take care of it!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey again man 👋🏼 my apologies I forgot to mention how I cleaned that part 😂 For the foam "face part" I used small pieces of tape & a lint roller to get off the hair & dust or anything that was stuck to the actual foam!!! Afterwards, I wiped down the foam around the headset gently with rubbing alcohol & a paper towel once again & it worked awesome!! You have to be careful though or you could stretch/distort the foam if you "wipe or scrub too hard" so just be gentle & all should be well!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man 👋🏼 the oculus rift cv1 only uses x1 hdmi port & a splitter is really not needed unless you want to use another hdmi device such as a monitor or capture card in addition to the rift cv1!! In this case any good hdmi splitter is fine, just make sure it has hdmi 2.0 or higher & atleast 2-3 hdmi ports & you should be all set!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Hey man 👋🏼 nope not at all!! The oculud quest is the headset that requires & is linked to facebook account!!! The only software you really "need" to run games using the rift cv1 is "steamvr" which is free & the oculus software itself which is also free!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@zilog1 I've had a CV1 since 2018 and you 'might' be able to create an OCULUS account and then link your OCULUS Account to your Headset and see if that will allow you to but im not sure. I do know that before the FB integration happened OG CV1 users are allowed a time period of I think 2 years before they have to link FB to it. Personally I have FB but never visit it, the only thing the CV1 has done is now shows my Friends on FB who have VR which I never tried to contact or anything. But yeah - the whole thing with FB sucks which is why my CV1 will be my first and last Oculus purchase.
Hey man 👋🏼 my apologies for lacking a better setup, I would love to hear any suggestions or ideas you may have to help improve my setup or if you are referring to the setup phase of this video I can always improve that too!! I really appreciate the constructive criticism & if there is any way I can make the videos more helpful & informative It will be done for sure 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real yeah, honestly, the start of your video started so well, i thought to myself, this is the only video i will probably need to watch. But what happened instead was you just being very excited about the product. IN short, i would say do a quick montage of you plugging in the units, including the headset. Placing sensors. Showing what to expect when setting the hardware up, such as the software to use, where to get it, showing a few clips of the on screen instructions. Maybe even idiot proofing a bit, with that not to do, because you know.. there is always that one person. Even if you skip steps, the viewers would fill the gaps at this point. And then a brief overview of the interface that first time users are going to be greeted with, maybe a few app recommendations, that sort of thing. I mean, again, i seriously loved the energy. Even when i saw there was only 30 seconds left of the video, i was still thinking, ok he's going to do it now.
Hey again man 👋🏼 yeah your right the setup phase could definitely be improved & I should have included footage of me doing the basics like you said with placing sensors, plugging in usbs, talking more about the software, etc. I apologize for not adding those things in, it was not intentional to have that specific footage left out I was just trying to get it out asap!! I will make a seperate video as soon as I can with more details & setup info, tips on sensor placement, & a few other things that might be useful!! I really appreciate all of the tips & advice, I always love to hear from viewers especially when it involves anything that can improve the viewer experience & the videos as well, I am super grateful for your input & I will try to get that video out soon thanks again man 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real On the other side, since it's such an old device now - personally I felt that watching B-Roll of connecting USBs in would of made it any better since it's basically a niche item now. What I would suggest for future content tweaks would (Using this vid as the example) be more like - issues with the device people have these days - like having a third sensor in the back, but not having the software register it as a USB 3 connection or that you might have to purchase a PCI USB card but only certain ones work. Or downloading the software if you forget to apply the small linked patch underneath it - it won't start the runtime. I would totally be trying to troubleshoot in 2022 as it's not as clean as it used to be for sure. Also - once you get comfortable with it - using the tray tool to tweak it and if you have steamVR - how to get them both to be friends. Anyway, its still good to see the CV1 still being used, but take care of that cable for sure as well as the earphone on the right side - the audio line to the front is embedded in the strap - if you are pulling/pushing it on all the time it will most likely break. Good luck and keep the OG alive!
Hey man 👋🏼 thank you for all of the good advice & support!!! I really appreciate it & I am super grateful you took the time to write all of the stuff down, not just for me, but for anyone else that could benefit from the info as well!! Thanks again man & you got it, the og will be kept alive as long as I can keep it above ground especially on my gaming channel 🙏🏼🔥
*Minimum Specs, 1 Week Review, & Quick Tips!!!*
~~~~~ MINIMUM SPECS FOR A SMOOTH EXPERIENCE!!! ~~~~~
OS/System: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit (or newer + internet access)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD R9 290 (equivalent or greater)
CPU/Processor: Intel i5-4590 (equivalent or greater)
HDMI 1.3 video output (or newer)
x3 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port (if 3rd sensor is being used, otherwise exclude x1 USB 3.0)
RAM/Memory: 8GB (or higher)
- SNW's Laptop Specs (used for testing in video):
OS/System: Windows 10 64-bit + internet access
Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650
CPU/Processor: Intel i7-9750H
HDMI 2.0 video output
x2 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port
RAM/Memory: 16GB
~ My Review & Quick tips after 1 week of usage!!
- Overall great tracking & experience!!
- games are smooth & really fun!! (I have tried job simulator, into the radius, & oculus first contact (shown in video) so far and cannot wait to experience more games!!
- Sensor cables are 8ft. in length and can be removed from stand(s) & mounted
- Oculus Rift CV1 cable(s) is 13ft. long & has been more than plenty, no restrictions at all!!
- Open "Guardian" under the "devices" tab in the oculus app to set an automatic border for smaller play areas, in addition to getting a real-time view of your sensor range & positioning!!
- Once Rift CV1 is on your head, loosen top headstrap & then tighten side straps for better fit!!
- Be nice to your VR headset :)
- Oculus sensor calibration can be skipped as long as sensors are positioned correctly
Thanks to everyone for taking a few minutes out of your day to stop by & watch one of my videos I really appreciate it & I am super greatful!! Thanks again, enjoy the video, & have a good day :D
Hey. I bought that thing to look around in a game. So i only sit in one place without the controllers. Do i need to set up those 2 sensors or can the Headset live without them when im not moving exept my head. And if i need them, do i set them up in the direction im facing or one to the left and one to the right. And a last question, does it track good when im looking up? Because i may have to do that a lot and i dont want it to loose track Everytime i look straight up.
Hey man! Yes you have to setup the sensors or you will not have proper tracking and it will not be a good experience without setting them up 😅😂. For the sensor placement what works best for me personally is having both sensors facing me & the headset while I play either sitting or standing. So what I would recommend (option 1) is to either place one sensor on each side of you (one on the left & one on the right atleast 2-3 ft away from you while having a distance of atleast 6ft between both sensors) or, option 2, would be to have both sensors in front of & facing you while being seated (once again with atleast 6 ft of space between them & having them positioned atleast 2-3ft away from you) and then turning the sensors at an angle (about 45°) so you will be within tracking distance at all times! Basically the sensors work like a light and you want the majority of the light to shine on you at all times while you are using your cv1! Another thing I would recommend is to setup up your sensors via the oculus software & it will show you a diagram of where the sensors are projecting their signal & then you will have a pretty good idea of where to go from there! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real Yea. Thanks man. Appreciate the effort. ✌🏼
Absolutely needed this video, friend gave me his for free and this helped out setup on it so much
Funnily enough the cv1 is still arguably the best VR headset. People will say the valve index is until it breaks after a year of use. Lol.
I'd say the index is still definitely better, mainly bc of the resolution. The cv1 is only really good for echo because of the resolution.
Spend your money how you want fam. I for one have tried the quest which has a much higher res display than cv1 and I gotta say the resolution just doesn't make a massive difference to me. Results will vary though.
@@KaiFulci Really? Idk how you it doesn't make a difference to you, the jump from cv1 to q2 is amazing, the resolution is waaaay higher. Also the cv1's tracking isn't the best for external tracking standards
The outside tracking is actually really good. I have four trackers and it's superior to any inside out tracking. I'm just accustomed to the resolution. I was never sensitive to SDE either. It's cool the quest has a higher resolution but if we are comparing the quest to a cv1 for PC use the quest is worse in almost every way except resolution. The index of course being the best until it breaks and it will. Thousands of RMA requests don't lie. The CV1 is still the hardiest and best all around value for your money PCVR HMD even now. The rift s... We don't need to talk about th rift s. Lol.
@@KaiFulci you can use four trackers? I gotta get another one, I got one for echo and I want the best tracking possible (the one I got had three trackers). Also yes very very good value, but not accounting for price, it's not the best. The best (despite the price) is the varjio headset thingy if you get knuckles with it. That is the best possible experience available, tho very expensive and you need a very beefy PC for it.
I like how it resembles the original Quest. I like the Quest's design better, but they're both beautiful devices.
Pretty cool video, the unboxing gave me the feeling like I was opening it.
I just got another one after 3 years of getting my first and I’m switching from index to it just cause of how much I love the cv1
I just made an offer on one of these. Question for you ... if I was using it just for the headset and using mouse and keyboard in a fps, and I'm running forward with W, does it just move your head like you're looking around or does it turn your players entire body? 🤔
Sorry I'm trying to word it so it makes sense..
Hey man! It really depends on the game itself but on most fps (for example I personally tried" the walking dead: saints & sinners") the whole body will move when you turn your head &/or arms especially during combat! It is really different & way more immersive compared to "standard pc gameplay" you have to try it! 🙏🏼🔥
Can you connect it to your PS5???, I Bought one for my daughter 4years ago, never Used it, brand New..
Sadly from what I've seen searching it up, sadly no.
It seems like if you really want to, you're going to have to really mess around
oh that is the psvr. psvr stands for playstation vr. oculus is not affiliated with playstation and you need a gaming pc to run oculus rift
I've been debating "upgrading" to a quest 2 from CV1, but everything I see makes me feel like it's not necessary. If I upgrade, it should be to the valve index from what I understand.
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah I totally agree!! My next VR will definitely be the valve index or maybe the 2nd gen model by the time I get around to buying one 😂. The quest models have wireless features & all of that stuff but I prefer the "old-school" wired CV1 personally due to less issues also I am not limited on space, as many games as I can fit on one of my hard drives is the limit & you can also buy a bigger one!! The valve is supposed to be insane cool though with individual finger tracking plus way better resolution & a higher refresh rate I really hope to try it one day 🙏🏼🔥
psvr2 will be insane if it works with pc
@@vindicatelolIt don’t
Thank you, i almost give up in vr
If my ports to my graphics card is 2.1 Can I still hook it up?
Hey man! Both the box & the oculus software set-up say you need "x2 usb 3.0 ports" (one for the actual headset & one for "sensor 1)" while a third usb port (2.0) is required for "sensor 2." I do not believe it is mandatory for all usb ports to be "3.0" but you may face problems while running the software setup to configure the headset when you first install the oculus software, which is required, but you may be able to skip the setup to prevent these issues! I will try to find more info for you, feel free to research as well in the meantime! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real what do I do if I only have one HDMI port and I’m using it for my monitor
Hey man! The best thing I can recommend is to look into an an hdmi splitter! The splitter plugs into your existing port & then "splits" or extends into 2 or 3 ports! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real that’s what I thought. Thank you for the help.
How do you connect the rift HDMI without disconnecting the HDMI from your monitor? Because I don’t know if I need a display port.
Just buy a splitter, and connect it to the HDMI port you wanna see with the Headset. So if you take it off you got your screen and you got the picture in your Headset.
Looks like the facial interface is missing a layer of fabric on your unit, mine fell off as well after a bit of use (I got that cv1 used) it's much more softer and comfortable with it on but its kinda poorly designed so it falls off.
Will it work if i have a hdmi to displayport adapter because i only have a dvi and displayport on my gpu
So there's one of these in jawa for $130 plus roughly $20 shipping.. I'm contemplating buying it as I've never tried VR but very interested.. I can't decide 🤔
Hey man! Sounds like a pretty good deal, just make sure the hdmi cord connected to the cv1 is in good shape (no cuts, curls, wires showing, or bent areas) & be sure the lenses are in good shape, those are the most important things to check when buying one used! 🙏🏼🔥
now introduce yourself to blade and sorcery lol
hey i have a question. do you know the game Echo Arena VR? if so, do you think this headset is good for the game? people say cv1 works better than oculus
Hiya 👋🏼 Yes I do!! The Cv1 would definitley work better because it is wired so you have less latency issues, I believe better resolution, & overall the headset is actually really comfortable & easy to use!! The oculus quest may be a good headset as well but because it is fully wireless, I have heard a few people complain about issues about such as being "disconnected, lag, etc." while playing games but I am not entirely sure about any of that stuff because I personally have never tried a quest lol. Anyways in short, yes I think this headset would be a good choice!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Nice Dude
Do you think I should move to a rift CV1 if I have a quest2
Hey man! This is a tough question to answer but I think it mainly comes down to personal preference! With the CV1 you virtually have no limit on space for games because you are using your computer's harddrive (external drives work too!) versus "built-in memory" with the quest. The quest 2 & CV1 both have specific exclusives so depending on the type of games you want to play, that may influence your decision but once again it comes down to personal preference. If your pc meets all of the minimum requirements to run everything smoothly I would give it a shot! The resolution, graphics, performance, & experiences are great & I would highly recommned it! Also since you are running a "wired" headset versus "wireless," you may experience better tracking but do make sure you have the physical space to run the headset, make sure the wires are in good shape with the unit you decide to purchase in addition to the lenses! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
How did you use glasses on the cv1 does it not bother you
Hey man! I tried to use the cv1 with my glasses originally but I found out soon enough that was a stupid move. 😂 I tried them on again without my glasses & it was way more comfortable & actually easy to see, I thought due to my vision I would have to strain! But yeah do not use it while wearing glasses because it is possible to scratch the lenses which are not fun to replace... 👓
can I connect it on my pc wihtout the external sensor, controllers and etc?
Hey man! Yes you can however it may be a difficult process. First you would have to bypass the first initial setup that requires you to go through the oculus software next, proper eye or head height adjustment with games/movies might be an issue without having any sensors to track you or any controllers to adjust the settings. Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
anyone know a an alternatuve hdmi cord replacement ? its so expensive just for the cord
I have a quest 2 should I get a rift
It would definitely be a cool experience if you decided to get one 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4RealI got it your right
I have a question how do you make the thing less blurry I have it adjusted but it is still blurry
Hey man 👋🏼 one of the best ways is to adjust the lens using the IPD adjuster on the bottom of the vr headset!! If the game is still blurry, try cleaning & wiping the lens with some rubbing alcohol & a microfiber cloth & this should definitely help if the lens are dirty!! Another good fix is to try unplugging & reconnecting the vr headset, a cable could be loose & cause bad resolution or a blurry display next, you can adjust your game settings such as the graphics, resolution, & filtering or textures (if available) hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real thanks. And I love your content
@@Maverick_Gaming2 what did you do to fix it
@@joshmanjones6256 do u know if i could use a cheaper diffrent hdmi cord , my acts ripped mine a few days ago and im not trying to spend 80 bucks for a used one
i don't have 2 hdmi outputs, i have a dvi-i,, a dvi-d, a displayport, and an hdmi and my monitor only supports hdmi. I suppose if i get this for christmas i could get a new monitor as well
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah a new monitor would work or if you like, you can grab an adaptor/splitter online that you can put in one hdmi port & then it "splits" or extends the one port into two or three (depending on what kind of adaptor you get) that way you can use your existing monitor & still experience vr!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real like split a 2.0 port into 2 1.3s? yeah that would work but i've been thinking about getting a new monitor for a while so i can have a bigger screen with tiny bezels. I'll look into it
Probably not the best idea to split the HDMI as it will only then mirror your HMD or reverse and you might start it up and see the light that shows "On" but it will just be a black screen.
Check your ports and hopefully you have perhaps a DVport you could get a HDMI to DV adapter and your monitor should work. IF not, its better to just unplug the monitor when you are using the HMD but my thinking is with only one port coming out of your GPU you might need to recheck the recommended specs before picking up a PCVR because they do indeed require a somewhat stronger rig.
@@CReese-os8fc nope, my monitor only has vga and hdmi, and my gpu has the outputs that i mentioned before, i could try using a hdmi to displayport adapter either for the hmd or the monitor
i have a gtx 970 currently, for christmas im planning on getting an rx 6600 or something similarly priced going for around $240 or less with better performance
what kinda PC parts do you have?
Hey man 👋🏼 Here are my main pc specs that are important for this video & to have a "vr-ready setup," this is not the full list so if you would like the full setup details just let me know!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
- SNW's Laptop Specs (used for testing in video):
OS/System: Windows 10 64-bit + internet access
Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650
CPU/Processor: Intel i7-9750H
HDMI 2.0 video output
x2 USB 3.0 ports & x1 USB 2.0 port
RAM/Memory: 16GB
I just ordered it would people say that it was worth it
Hey man 👋🏼 of course!! Although it is a "wired vr headset" & some people may say it is "older," this was the headset that set the standard for the newer headsst models & the pcvr scene in general!! You made a great choice & I am sure you will love it 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real thanks I just wanted to make sure but I’ve seen a good few videos on it and everyone says it’s a very good choice for people who are starting out on vr
@@SNW4Real sadly now I have just found out that you need a good pc to start it up I am gonna send it back and buy a cheap quest 2 on Amazon as I’ve seen very cheap ones
Hey man, Do windows 10 have hdmi?
Hey man 👋🏼 windows 10 is just the version of the operating software on your pc & hdmi is a hardware port so having windows 10 does not mean you have specific ports on your pc & will not really tell you much about the hardware info on a pc. To find out if you have an hdmi you can go to settings or you can go to the device manager under control panel & it will give you all the details on your pc hardware & drivers also, If you do have an hdmi you can always buy an adaptor for the ports you do have!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
Can you do the bike riding games with this
Hey man 👋🏼 yeah of course!! There are a variety of cycling games for vr, some support the oculus quest and some support this headset the "oculus rift cv1." You just have to go out there & find a cycling game you like & just make sure it supports the oculus rift series also, one game to possibly check out would be "VR Mountain Bike Simulator" hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real okay thanks
i wonder if this would work on steam VR to play Skyrim VR. anyone know?
Hey man! Absolutely it will work! The CV1 is listed as one of the compatible headsets for skyrim vr & you have to have steam vr installed on your pc to run most vr games anyway! I have heard the experience is amazing, just make sure your pc can handle the power & has enough (free) ports! hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
how did you clean the headset
Hey man 👋🏼 great question!! I did not perform any type of "deep heavy cleaning" or anything like that, I just used rubbing alcohol & some paper towels for the outside of the headset, the head strap, & the cords. For the lenses I gently rubbed them with a soft, dry microfiber cloth (that is used & safe for glasses as an example) & after I got off any fingerprints, oils, or anything like that, I then got another paper towel with rubbing alcohol & just cleaned each lense one at a time softly to prevent scratching or damaging the lense(s) & that pretty much did the trick!!! A quick tip by the way!! Just be sure not be "in a rush" or "be rough" when you sit down to clean your rift, some parts are really fragile & if you had to replace/fix them or even replace the whole headset it will not be a fun time at all so just be nice to your headset & take care of it!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real how did you clean the face part
Hey again man 👋🏼 my apologies I forgot to mention how I cleaned that part 😂 For the foam "face part" I used small pieces of tape & a lint roller to get off the hair & dust or anything that was stuck to the actual foam!!! Afterwards, I wiped down the foam around the headset gently with rubbing alcohol & a paper towel once again & it worked awesome!! You have to be careful though or you could stretch/distort the foam if you "wipe or scrub too hard" so just be gentle & all should be well!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
What type of hdmi splitter do i need
Hey man 👋🏼 the oculus rift cv1 only uses x1 hdmi port & a splitter is really not needed unless you want to use another hdmi device such as a monitor or capture card in addition to the rift cv1!! In this case any good hdmi splitter is fine, just make sure it has hdmi 2.0 or higher & atleast 2-3 hdmi ports & you should be all set!!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
You dont have to have a facebook account to use this one right?
Hey man 👋🏼 nope not at all!! The oculud quest is the headset that requires & is linked to facebook account!!! The only software you really "need" to run games using the rift cv1 is "steamvr" which is free & the oculus software itself which is also free!! Hope this helps 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real Good because i thing it should be illigal to require that lol. thanks for the feed back!
@@zilog1 I've had a CV1 since 2018 and you 'might' be able to create an OCULUS account and then link your OCULUS Account to your Headset and see if that will allow you to but im not sure. I do know that before the FB integration happened OG CV1 users are allowed a time period of I think 2 years before they have to link FB to it.
Personally I have FB but never visit it, the only thing the CV1 has done is now shows my Friends on FB who have VR which I never tried to contact or anything.
But yeah - the whole thing with FB sucks which is why my CV1 will be my first and last Oculus purchase.
@@CReese-os8fc same
make shere your lenses are not scratched
I got one for 60$
i really want to like your video, but your setup is non-existent
Hey man 👋🏼 my apologies for lacking a better setup, I would love to hear any suggestions or ideas you may have to help improve my setup or if you are referring to the setup phase of this video I can always improve that too!! I really appreciate the constructive criticism & if there is any way I can make the videos more helpful & informative It will be done for sure 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real yeah, honestly, the start of your video started so well, i thought to myself, this is the only video i will probably need to watch. But what happened instead was you just being very excited about the product. IN short, i would say do a quick montage of you plugging in the units, including the headset. Placing sensors. Showing what to expect when setting the hardware up, such as the software to use, where to get it, showing a few clips of the on screen instructions. Maybe even idiot proofing a bit, with that not to do, because you know.. there is always that one person. Even if you skip steps, the viewers would fill the gaps at this point. And then a brief overview of the interface that first time users are going to be greeted with, maybe a few app recommendations, that sort of thing.
I mean, again, i seriously loved the energy. Even when i saw there was only 30 seconds left of the video, i was still thinking, ok he's going to do it now.
Hey again man 👋🏼 yeah your right the setup phase could definitely be improved & I should have included footage of me doing the basics like you said with placing sensors, plugging in usbs, talking more about the software, etc. I apologize for not adding those things in, it was not intentional to have that specific footage left out I was just trying to get it out asap!! I will make a seperate video as soon as I can with more details & setup info, tips on sensor placement, & a few other things that might be useful!! I really appreciate all of the tips & advice, I always love to hear from viewers especially when it involves anything that can improve the viewer experience & the videos as well, I am super grateful for your input & I will try to get that video out soon thanks again man 🙏🏼🔥
@@SNW4Real On the other side, since it's such an old device now - personally I felt that watching B-Roll of connecting USBs in would of made it any better since it's basically a niche item now.
What I would suggest for future content tweaks would (Using this vid as the example) be more like - issues with the device people have these days - like having a third sensor in the back, but not having the software register it as a USB 3 connection or that you might have to purchase a PCI USB card but only certain ones work.
Or downloading the software if you forget to apply the small linked patch underneath it - it won't start the runtime.
I would totally be trying to troubleshoot in 2022 as it's not as clean as it used to be for sure.
Also - once you get comfortable with it - using the tray tool to tweak it and if you have steamVR - how to get them both to be friends.
Anyway, its still good to see the CV1 still being used, but take care of that cable for sure as well as the earphone on the right side - the audio line to the front is embedded in the strap - if you are pulling/pushing it on all the time it will most likely break.
Good luck and keep the OG alive!
Hey man 👋🏼 thank you for all of the good advice & support!!! I really appreciate it & I am super grateful you took the time to write all of the stuff down, not just for me, but for anyone else that could benefit from the info as well!! Thanks again man & you got it, the og will be kept alive as long as I can keep it above ground especially on my gaming channel 🙏🏼🔥