I’m just a little curious.
I feel like the only people that would back the Kickstarter either have really amazing PCs and want awesome VR or plan to build an amazing PC.
Which seems like a small audience, I’m honestly a little surprised how well the Kickstarter is doing.
As for me, the 8K X arrives in May 2018 and that’s more than enough time to get an 1180 or whatever they call it.
What’s your rig like?
Well, it’s really no secret that Pimax is pushing the technology envelope when it comes to VR technology. Pimax will have the highest resolution and a 200 degree FOV. Their targeted audience are those who wants that ability like me.
However, with regards to the 5K and 8K models… the min required GPU is a GTX 1070. Now, I can’t speak for everyone but when I go through SteamVR and browse all the VR apps available to me to purchase and use, a good majority of all the ones I want say their recommended GPU for their app is a GTX 1070 and above. So, to me the GPU requirement for the Pimax isn’t actually that big of a deal because I would need that for the games I want to play anyway.
My current gaming rig is: Intel i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core | Intel B250 Chipset | 16GB DDR4 | 120GB SSD | 2TB HDD | 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Drive | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB Video Card
I currently have the Pimax 4K and I also use Samsung GearVR with Riftcat. My plan is to upgrade my GPU before I receive my Pimax 8K… i’m just trying to decide if I should go with the GTX 1080 or the GTX 1080 TI. I am under no illusion that the Pimax 8K (when I receive it) will be my last HMD. I suspect I’ll be upgrading both my HMD and gaming rig every 2 to 3 years.
If 200 degree FOV and high resolution doesn’t excite you, then I would suggest you look at Microsoft VR solution. Its PC requirements are much lower. But don’t expect to play a game like Elite Dangerous on a non-discrete inexpensive GPU. And I don’t really like playing certain simulation games like flying or driving with a 110 FOV… it’s like driving with a scuba mask on and really kills the immersion for me.
I7-7700k with a gtx 1080 with 16Gb ram here.
Hoping it will run well without issues (and without me having to turn everything down to the minimum specs) not planning on upgrading as I have JUST built this computer so here’s hoping for the best with the Pimax 8k
4790k @4.2, 1080 gtx and 32mb ram. Going for the X with hope of an upscaler… If not, will downsample through steam to 0.5 
Ryzen 7 1700x, GTX1080ti, 16gb, Asus Prime x370-pro
going for 8k (not x)
built only 3 days ago.
8K here. I’ll experiment with my current hardware (FX 8350 + 1070 + 16GB memory). If it does not look good, then I upgrade it.
I’m going to use currently used 1080 gtx with non-x version in early januar and going to buy next gen volta xx80 TI for X version (actually i want a Volta Titan, but prices for current gen Titans are just ridiculous)
I will be upgrading my 7870, I am not sure what graphics card I’m going to buy maybe the Vega maybe 1080, maybe a 1080 TI.
Upgrading here for the Pimax 8k.
Going from FX8350, AMD390 Nitro, 16Gb ram with SSD’s to a 1700 or 1900 threadripper, Vega 56, 32Gb DDR @ 3200+ and SSD’s
The Vega 56 can be undervolted and bios flashed to get 1080 performance and I have a 1440p Freesync Monitor so I want continued support for that. Not sure about the CPU yet, like the 1900 but see what prices I can get it setup for with a supporting MB.
I backed the basic 8k. I have a 980ti amp Exterme gpu. I can run almost everything at 1.6 SS on the Vive. I am HOPING to be able to use this for the 8k. If i remember right, the amp Exterme is about 25% faster than the reference card. So im thinking its on Par with the 1080 but haven’t actually researched it yet. Tbh, I just want to be able to play Elite Dangerous and Assetto Corsa.
i7 7700k@stock,w watercooling
16 GB Ram 3200 MHz
MSI 1080ti OC
3 SSDs
Oculus
My game rig is:
CPU: i7 4770K (4.2GHz OC)
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC Force
Mem: DDR3 2400 16GB
GPU: GTX980ti SLI
SSD: 240GB*2
HDD: 3TB
OS: Win10 Pro 64bit
Dispray: 40inch 4K TV
HUD: Oculus rift CV1
It’is for heaviry modded Skyrim and Fallout on 4K.
I’m playing VerpX+Skyrim. But Oculus CV1 cant use SLI.
I’m going for 8k. Hopeing 8K can use SLI.
Don’t invest in SLI.
I think it’s a waste of money especially since most VR games won’t support it.
Read up on Unity 5.4+ & Unreal 4 both these engines support sli/cf. I posted a link awhile ago detailing this.
Alienware Area 51 Threadripper edition (1950x) - All cores at 3.7ghz
16GB HyperX Fury 2933 mhz RAM
512GB M.2 SSD Drive
HDD 2TB 7200 RPM
EVGA 1080ti SC2
Windows 10 home
Very tempted with getting the normal 8K,was leaning towards the Mixed Reality Samsung HMD,but think I’m gonna take a gamble that field of view is the killer feature for me,plus can use my BE discount and as I’m a Brit,this is a damn good deal at the KS price.
Will be running this on my new Ryzen 5 1600X 16 gig,with my brand spanking new Vega 64
I would rather have alternate frame tenderizing than per game sli support in vr. Afr gave me a thirst fps boost on most games and worked on my entire library.
Just got the last 5k basic kickstarter unit. Hope I won’t regret it. I’m banking on the inside out tracking working well at first to use it for seated games mostly.
I already have a 1080ti so expect to be fine. I run elite dangerous 2x super sampled in high quality on my CV1 and usually stay at 90 fps. Even if I have to drop down to medium the extra pixels should be worth it.
Backed the 8k standalone (I have a Vive… and a Rift)
I run:
i7 7700K @ 4.9GHz
Asus Strix gtx1080 runs stable @ 2050MHz
Corsair 32gb ram @ 3200MHz
Storage = Depends on the game. OS/W10, Elite and ETS2 have their own dedicated SSDs. Regular games on rusty metal (HDDs)
Um, there isn’t any inside out tracking built into the headset? :S If you want tracking, especially positional tracking, you’ll need to get 1 or 2 base stations with the headset…
They have said they’re developing inside out tracking tat would work with the Leap Motion module, but personally I’m skeptical of that happening, and it certainly won’t be available at launch. That’s an extra $100 as well, you’d be better off getting one basestation for $75 than not tracking at all.