Rabbit holes of immersion :)

[robbiec]

Quick summary of where I'm at, 

5950x, RX6800, X570, 32GB (3600), 4TB Samsung 970 EVO+'s, Baur BRD-N with KG13A, Kanttorin Kone console, MFG V2's with damper mod. Oculus Rift S. 

 

I have the need for more something more. I picked up the Rift S towards the middle of last year I think at a good new price of €299 to replace a CV1 that I had. I'm perfectly happy to date with performance & quality, getting strong 80fps in heavy maps.

 

Sooo, let's say I have about €1K burning a hole in my pocket? What would you do? 

 

I'm thinking HP Reverb G2 @ about €500 + Simshaker Jetpad + associated software @ about €300 shipped and a Buttkicker Gamer 2 coming in at just over €1K - make sense or am I making a complete howler?

 

Couple of addendums: 

 

I realise that an Nvidia 3080 / 90 works better for IL2 & VR but I'm not prepared for the hassle of a: finding one for less than 1K or b: paying over €1200 for a GPU

 

I also realise that the next big thing in VR is the Varjo Aero and you need Nvidia for that. AMD support not available as of yet and luckily it's €2000 :P

 

Soooo, any other suggestions for greater immersion? 

 

 

[chiliwili69]

I would go first for the Simshaker+JetPad, it contributes to the immersion.

 

Regarding the G2, I am not fully sure how it will perform with the RX6800 in IL-2 VR. The RX6800 with the G2 performs well in other games, but AMD cards has a issue with IL-2 VR. But upgrading to a 3080 is over 1K€.

The RX6800 could still performs well with the RiftS because the resolution is not comparable to the G2.

 

Perhaps a good headphones (perhaps you already have them).

[robbiec]

16 minutes ago, chiliwili69 said:

I would go first for the Simshaker+JetPad, it contributes to the immersion.

 

Regarding the G2, I am not fully sure how it will perform with the RX6800 in IL-2 VR. The RX6800 with the G2 performs well in other games, but AMD cards has a issue with IL-2 VR. But upgrading to a 3080 is over 1K€.

The RX6800 could still performs well with the RiftS because the resolution is not comparable to the G2.

 

Perhaps a good headphones (perhaps you already have them).

 

I have a set of Focal Chorus speakers hanging off the PC for when i'm allowed to make noise, or a pair of AKG N60NC headphones. Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it. 

I think I'll still give the G2's a try, they're coming down in price now and I can always offload easily enough. 

 

[Picchio]

You could sell your card via Ebay at the highest price possible and try to find an Nvidia at the lowest price possible.

[robbiec]

5 minutes ago, Picchio said:

You could sell your card via Ebay at the highest price possible and try to find an Nvidia at the lowest price possible.

True, but I'd still have a €500 shortfall minimum to make up. I'll wait till nexgen and upgrade then

[Varibraun]

5 hours ago, chiliwili69 said:

I would go first for the Simshaker+JetPad, it contributes to the immersion.

 

This would be my vote too for a next step regarding immersion, not quite as much as moving to VR, but still a real game changer for me.  @Andre has done amazing work that I couldn't fly without after experiencing it.  My current setup uses his software with his Jetseat and 2 additional Buttkickers for a little added push (one under the chair and one under the control stand).  All of this would be well within your budget.

 

4 hours ago, robbiec said:

I'll wait till nexgen and upgrade

 

Also my plan to replace my 2080TI, hopefully a 4080 in the plan for late this year.

[DragonDaddy]

Varibraun: I’m expecting my second ButtKicker this weekend. I want to run them in stereo (left side, right side). What is the best way to connect the two amps to get this effect?

[Varibraun]

39 minutes ago, DragonDaddy said:

Varibraun: I’m expecting my second ButtKicker this weekend. I want to run them in stereo (left side, right side). What is the best way to connect the two amps to get this effect?

 

Unfortunately, I don't have mine running in stereo so I can't answer.  My Buttkickers are both just running on a USB soundcard.  The one under the chair just adds a little more vibration to augment the Jetseat (and I have some different Simsharker effects set also between those - Like G-Forces is only on the Jetseat so I feel that only in my back vs. full vibration everywhere, which helps me differential high Gs from a stall) and the other Buttkicker is under my control stand (which gives some good feedback in my rudder pedals, throttle & joystick). 

 

Sorry that I can't be more helpful on the stereo setup...

[DragonDaddy]

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like an interesting setup. 

[robbiec]

Jetpad on order - I've opened a bug request with AMD on the poor performance of Navi 21 with IL2. 

[chiliwili69]

1 hour ago, robbiec said:

I've opened a bug request with AMD on the poor performance of Navi 21 with IL2.

 

That issue was also reported exactly one year ago to the technical&bugs section:

 

 

[robbiec]

JetPad arrived today, successfully avoiding the wife radar and aaa 5 days to do over 4,500KM, stopping off in Moscow, Leipzig and Shannon before ending up in Cork. Build looks tough and durable but will need to reorganise a bit to access power, sound and USB. I also got a license for Simshaker for Wings and have to compliment both Andre & Sergio for exceptional service and turnaround times. Too often we complain about poor service but on the flip side we should also applaud good service. 

 

S! 

[robbiec]

My wife unexpectedly arrived up into my lair in the attic (office / gaming space) - "What's that cover on your chair? Why are there cables coming from it? What's it do?" 

It's a seat massager - "show me!" I've been looking for one of these... F.... 

[kissTheSky]

19 hours ago, robbiec said:

My wife unexpectedly arrived up into my lair in the attic (office / gaming space) - "What's that cover on your chair? Why are there cables coming from it? What's it do?" 

It's a seat massager - "show me!" I've been looking for one of these... F.... 

my condolences ?