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Offline Luft

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WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« on: January 25, 2022, 11:37:24 AM »
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I am looking for a GPU to run VR on the Oculus 2.
The GTX 750ti currently being used doesn't have enough umph but any of these on the list below do.
Let's Make A Deal!....a good deal. I'm not willing to dump $300 into a 2013 card just because of a chip shortage.
Anyone with anything out there in the $150 range?
Thanks,
Luft

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970    ✔    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)    ✔    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)    ✔    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super    ✔    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660    ✔    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2022, 11:49:15 AM »
It's highway robbery right now on video cards

It was crypto mining driving up prices way before the chip excuse came around

Unless someone is feeling charitable and basically wants to give you one, you will need to spend much much more than what you are offering

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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2022, 12:08:49 PM »
You can pick up a 970 for around that price if someone is selling. I'd check /r/hardwareswap. For example:
https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/sc39kp/usaoh_h_evga_nvidia_gtx_970_ssc_atx_20_w_paypal/
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2022, 03:55:27 PM »
Search ebay for completed sold 970 cards...

The lowest one I saw was $175 with most over 200

Best of luck

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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2022, 04:01:14 PM »
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Thanks for the info Eagler and Spikes! I forgot about crypto-miners. Everything else is working though and the Oculus Quest 2 is impressive. I can only imagine the detail and depth in VR/3D in AH now that I have seen it in other programs. Pretty cool technology and more affordable now. I had seen VR before but not as immersive as this. It likely will make a large difference when it comes to forests and GV'ing. I will find a card but might as well get something ok for the future.
Running a Dell XPS8940 tower so plenty of room for the card.
11th Gen I-5-11400@2.6Ghz (6 cores) (12 Logical Processors)
16GB RAM and a SSD for storage.
WIN 11 works fine with AH
USB-C (3.0) built into the chassis up front and it has 4 USB 2.0 ports (blue tabs).
Built-in 5GHZ WiFi so I can connect with Oculus Air link but only once the GPU requirement is met. That's the only thing missing. I think I could have had a nice upgrade for $150 from Dell. This was back in July when I bought it but was not thinking I'd ever use VR. But, I also didn't expect to retire last June so here I am ....VR ready. I think this will help the game and I won't be bait for everyone anymore. Not sure what everyone will do without Luft bait out there. Got a long list of people I owe....you, kind Sir, Kilroy for sure, Hoagi, Tankman, MaX, OBX....actually the list is endless. I'd better stop <S> Luft
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2022, 08:24:14 AM »
Luft, I have a MSI GTX980 sitting in my closet. It's yours for the price of shipping. I'm in the Augusta GA area.
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2022, 08:33:18 AM »
Luft, I have a MSI GTX980 sitting in my closet. It's yours for the price of shipping. I'm in the Augusta GA area.

WTG WxMan!

You are truly a gentleman and a scholar sir!

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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2022, 06:43:28 PM »
WxMan That would be absolutely fantastic!


Sorry i am just now seeing this message. Your offer is most magnanimous.
What's the best way to get you my address?
and
Do you have use paypal? I will need that address because I can't let that go un-rewarded and am going to pay for more than postage!
Man this is going to be awesome. I really appreciate.
Will check back on boards frequently/ Don;t use them that often. Checking now to see if I can message you privately (likely) standby!
Luft
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2022, 10:27:38 PM »
WXMAN I tried to send you two messages but don't think they went through.
I'm in Marietta, GA. That would be fantastic! I looked up the card, works great!
I will message you again. If that fails please reach me at luftwarrior@gmail.com and I will e-mail my address.
Hope you have a Paypal Account. I am pushing the button for $200 to express my appreciation.
Thank you!
Luft
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2022, 07:51:56 AM »
I saw your PM's this morning and replied.  See my response and I'm glad to help.
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Re: WANTED: GPU GTX 970 and UP To Run Oculus 2
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2022, 05:17:23 PM »
Tryuing to insert a pic below of the machine. Not sure it will work but here goes...

It is working perfectly. Might not be pretty but neither are my stats.
AH VR made me queazy after a few minutes in a NIKI but I was flying with the Oculus controllers.

The best thing is I can now acccess VR games and other things on this PC either by 5GHZ WiFi or a USB-C (USB 3.0) cable.
I can go anywhere in the house and connect to the main machine through Oculus.

Only let down was Sea of Thieves was not VR. I thought it would be. Been hunting gold with my son there.
Thank you WxMan and Eagler. Above and beyond <S>
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