Wireless VR is REALLY Good - ft ORIGIN Tetris PC
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Thanks to ORIGIN PC for sponsoring this video!
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The video opens with Linus and Jake preparing a dedicated gaming setup in their ultimate employee lounge, noting that until now they lacked a functioning VR arrangement. The reveal comes when Origin PC ships a purpose-built machine they dub the Tetris PC, themed around the VR version of Tetris, promising a showcase of wireless VR capabilities. The crew installs the system, digs into the hardware details, and explains the high-end components that power the build, including a 3900X AMD CPU, MSI X570 motherboard, Corsair storage and memory, and a dual RTX 2080 Super configuration. They discuss the practical considerations of enabling SLI on modern motherboards, the cooling implications, and the value of upgrading with Origin PC’s support and upgrade options. A pivotal step is replacing the tethered VR experience with a wireless setup using the Vive wireless kit and a Y-Gig 60 GHz wireless adapter, which is positioned to reduce clutter and improve mobility. The segment also covers mounting challenges, connection routing, and the performance expectations for latency, with claims that wireless VR could approach traditional tethered experiences in latency when configured properly. The hosts then dive into actual testing, starting with Tetris VR to gauge control responsiveness, visual fidelity, and overall comfort, noting that the experience is surprisingly smooth and engaging despite the hardware-intensive spectacle. Throughout, they highlight practical observations about installation hurdles, cooling, and the trade-offs of high-end graphics in VR, concluding with impressions that wireless VR on a powerful PC can deliver a compelling, cable-free experience, while acknowledging setup quirks. They close by thanking Origin PC for sponsoring the video and inviting viewers to explore the featured gear and related content from Linus Tech Tips.
Topics · technology · virtual_reality · pc_build · reviews · sponsorship · gaming
Questions answered
- What is the Origin PC Tetris PC built around and what makes it notable?
- The Tetris PC is an Origin PC build themed around the VR version of Tetris, featuring high-end components and a custom setup designed to test wireless VR performance, including a dual RTX 2080 Super configuration and a Y-Gig wireless adapter.
- What wireless VR hardware is used and what is the expected latency performance?
- The setup uses the Vive wireless kit with a 60 GHz Y-Gig adapter, aiming for latency under 11 milliseconds at 90 Hz, with a goal of maintaining a cable-free VR experience.
- What kind of upgrade and support options does Origin PC offer for such builds?
- Origin PC provides upgrade recommendations from their inventory, free 24/7 US-based in-house support, and can guide customers through upgrades or perform installs if users are uncomfortable handling them themselves.