What do I need to setup the HTC Vive in a differnt room?

[Jfreun1]

What cables will I need to setup the HTC Vive in a different room? Please note the room is 50+ FT away and I do not have another outlet in my wall to set up a ethernet connection.

[Shiv78]

1 minute ago, Jfreun1 said:

What cables will I need to setup the HTC Vive in a different room? Please note the room is 50+ FT away and I do not have another outlet in my wall to set up a ethernet connection.

Probably some really long USB and HDMI cables to connect from the Vive breakout box to your PC

[Jfreun1]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

Probably some really long USB and HDMI cables to connect from the Vive breakout box to your PC

But how many USB cables and how many HDMI cables?  Also would I connect the HDMI cable to my GPU or MOBO?  

[Shiv78]

Just now, Jfreun1 said:

GPU

Definetely GPU

 

Look up the required ports for a Vive. Get long versions of those cables. [I think its 2 USB and 1 or 2 HDMI, not sure]

[Jfreun1]

3 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

Definetely GPU

 

Look up the required ports for a Vive. Get long versions of those cables. [I think its 2 USB and 1 or 2 HDMI, not sure]

 

Could you link me a amazon link to some GOOD cables that would minimize lag?

[Fluffinator]

13 minutes ago, Jfreun1 said:

Could you link me a amazon link to some GOOD cables that would minimize lag?

http://amzn.com/B0186H2JMA

http://amzn.com/B013VP3372

http://amzn.com/B00G9BNAKG

This is what I would use luckely my computer is in the same room as my Vive

By the way you would need to use ethernet instead of using USB because USB repeters are annoying and will mess with the experience and add a lot of lag.

[Shiv78]

6 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

http://amzn.com/B0186H2JMA

 

$30 HDMI cables and $1 HDMI cables perform exactly the same. Just get a 50ft HDMI for like $15

[Jfreun1]

6 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

http://amzn.com/B0186H2JMA

http://amzn.com/B013VP3372

http://amzn.com/B00G9BNAKG

This is what I would use luckely my computer is in the same room as my Vive

By the way you would need to use ethernet instead of using USB because USB repeters are annoying and will mess with the experience and add a lot of lag.

 

HAH!  I actually was working up something similar (or exactly the same) as that!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KOQ3UU/ref=twister_B01BOH3414?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-4-Port-Extender-Ethernet-GUCE64/dp/B013VP3372

 

But does the IOGEAR USB Hub use a power outlet?

[Fluffinator]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

$30 HDMI cables and $1 HDMI cables perform exactly the same. Just get a 50ft HDMI for like $15

Nope, you definitly need a active HDMI for this.

[Jfreun1]

3 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

Nope, you definitly need a active HDMI for this.

What is the difference between active and passive and why does it matter for the vive?

[lieder1987]

just remember that there is distance restrictions on USB. I think its like what? 14 feet?

[Fluffinator]

"First, once you go over about 20', HDMI cables aren't rated to push through the amount of bandwidth we need to get display information from our computer to the headset, which is a lot even though the displays themselves are small (they have lots of pixels). Certain companies saw this as a problem for people in various media professions and created special in-line (in-cable) chips that would help extend this distance to 30', 50', or more. These are called "active HDMI" cables and they cost more, but run further. So those will help us with HDMI."

This is an explanation from another fellow on the Vive reddit that I like exaplaining it well.

[Fluffinator]

1 minute ago, lieder1987 said:

just remember that there is distance restrictions on USB. I think its like what? 14 feet?

Exactly what this man says! That's why usb extensions are not ideal need way to many repeaters if you are going 50ft and the lag would be immense.

[Jfreun1]

Just now, lieder1987 said:

just remember that there is distance restrictions on USB. I think its like what? 14 feet?

But the system I chose should be fine 50+ ft.  

System: https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-4-Port-Extender-Ethernet-GUCE64/dp/B013VP3372

 

[Jfreun1]

2 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

"First, once you go over about 20', HDMI cables aren't rated to push through the amount of bandwidth we need to get display information from our computer to the headset, which is a lot even though the displays themselves are small (they have lots of pixels). Certain companies saw this as a problem for people in various media professions and created special in-line (in-cable) chips that would help extend this distance to 30', 50', or more. These are called "active HDMI" cables and they cost more, but run further. So those will help us with HDMI."

This is an explanation from another fellow on the Vive reddit that I like exaplaining it well.

 

So that means it would be possible to use this cable(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KOQ3UU/ref=twister_B01BOH3414?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) and still get a great Vive experience!

[Jfreun1]

2 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

Exactly what this man says! That's why usb extensions are not ideal need way to many repeaters if you are going 50ft and the lag would be immense.

What products would you recommend?

 

What I'm currently thinking of:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KOQ3UU/ref=twister_B01BOH3414?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-4-Port-Extender-Ethernet-GUCE64/dp/B013VP3372

[Fluffinator]

1 minute ago, Jfreun1 said:

So that means it would be possible to use this cable(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KOQ3UU/ref=twister_B01BOH3414?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) and still get a great Vive experience!

Yup, as long as it's active HDMI (which that one is) you are good.

[Jfreun1]

Just now, Fluffinator said:

Yup, as long as it's active HDMI (which that one is) you are good.

So the HDMI cable I chose is fine, but what about the USB cable?

USB Cable(https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-4-Port-Extender-Ethernet-GUCE64/dp/B013VP3372)

[Fluffinator]

5 minutes ago, Jfreun1 said:

So the HDMI cable I chose is fine, but what about the USB cable?

USB Cable(https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-4-Port-Extender-Ethernet-GUCE64/dp/B013VP3372)

Yup that will do. Man 50ft you better have a remote desktop on your phone or a wireless keyboard/mouse so you don't run back and forth all day lol  

[Jfreun1]

5 minutes ago, Fluffinator said:

Yup that will do. Man 50ft you better have a remote desktop on your phone or a wireless keyboard/mouse so you don't run back and forth all day lol  

How many HDMI cables and USB cables does the vive use?

[Fluffinator]

8 minutes ago, Jfreun1 said:

How many HDMI cables and USB cables does the vive use?

[Jfreun1]

1 minute ago, Fluffinator said:

 

Thank you so much!  You made my day!