8KX Firmware updated to give 60Hz mode

[ICDP 3035]

Hi all,

 

I just flashed to the latest Pimax 8KX (not older 8K) firmware which enables a 60Hz option.

https://community.openmr.ai/t/new-pitool-v1-0-1-268-and-new-firmware-v2-1-255-296/34512

 

A quick test shows it runs very well in Il-2 BoX series and reduces the HW requirements to push maximum refresh without resorting to reprojection/smootinh techniques.  Worht downloading but please only flash the firmware at your own risk.

[GunneryAce 3]

Is there a forum posting with the general Pimax VR settings we should use for IL-2 Sturmovik?

I have a 3090/9900ks with the 8K X

[slikslik 3]

No way am I going to touch this firmware.  I.ve had enough problems with it in past.  My 8KX is working fine, so, "If it ain't broke", ..Know what I mean?

[ICDP 3035]

Go on take the risk

 

Re-flashing can be done manually if it fails.  Honestly I have an RTX 3080 and running at 60Hz instead of trying to reach 75 made a big difference.  It is smoother and has reduced stutters because it maintains max FPS easier.  Though I am blessed that I can handle lower FPS so 60Hz still looks smooth.  Now before someone says once you try hi refresh you never go back, I have another PC with a 144Hz 1080p screen and I can see and feel the difference, it's just not a must have.

[sunnyB 3]

I tried flashing from pitool twice it didn't apply successfuly, thankfully the HMD still functions.

I'll wait for a new update and able bodied guinnuea pigs before I commit to flashing the firmware again.

 

Curious to see if smart smoothing still has that wierd stutter effect for 60hz if not I can just crank everything to max and not care even when flying close to ground as my min frame rate is around 30fps.