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Is there anything else I can do? For more on how we arrived at this score, check out our review guidelines. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} Click to enlarge. The design near-perfectly matches the Valve Index too so you once you've had it for a few days, you just don't really notice that it's an added extra on the unit. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Fail to buy valve index with steam wallet, and steam support didn't give me any help. That means that fan will only start if the headset is overheating. You have entered an incorrect email address! My customers sweat a lot here and I'm curious if that will be increased if I swap to the Index. I simply remove the front plate and have a fan running aimed at my head. Until recently I played with the plastic plate on the front; but when I noticed the smell of burning insulation or circuit board, I let it cool and took off the plate. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The three previous sets each totally failed within the first week or so of use. Therefore, check the reservoir fluid level and if low, fill to the correct level. This headset packed with so much tech that the company may have forgotten one important, yet small aspect. The Index is the most comfortable of all of them, temperature wise. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. All current VR headsets get warm, of course. ", Tevia Hall This is going to be the premier way to cool your Valve headset for the time being. Picture 1 of 7. Hover to zoom. But is it actually true? Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). Fredericks says keeping the Index front cover off will improve cooling, but you can keep it on if you want. For the particularly interested people I included a PC shot and a cat picture as well (I swear he looks much cuter in the visible spectrum). The Valve Index in action is a remarkable sight, and one that is difficult to convey in words. Limited Chilldex stock is available onChillDex.com for CA$50. The Valve Index is a virtual reality headset that was released in June 2019. Check the oil and the coolant, and if either fluid is low, youve discovered a critical clue. This doesnt mean the standard edition isnt good, as you wont notice too much when the fan is on anyway. I've had my index since April this year and everything has been great till this summer vacation. $47.99. Right at around the 50 minute mark I want to take a break. When No Mans Sky released in summer 2019, I preferred playing on Index due to the wider field of view, precise lens separation adjustment, and punchy audio. The coolant temp is kind of stuck at 190, which I saw at an earlier post above. This is why I do Beat Saber on the Quest 2 now. I just recieved my Valve Index and im experiencing alot of stuttering when i move my head, this is in every application and even in SteamVR home. Get a weekly summary of the most important VR and AR news. The premium option has automatic tempature detection. Especially when you're playing something like BeatSaber. I guess its vents really work huh. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Valve Index 2 needs to step up its resolution game together with its industry-leading 144Hz and 130 FoV. Extends the life of Index:Help to keep the internals of the Index cooler,and extends the life of Valve Index ; Soft and Quiet:Upgraded fan blades, Soft and quiet,Manual 3 speed types to satisfy all your need.Enjoy your games. I have checked to ensure that all my drivers for my hardware is up to date along with graphics drivers etc. You still have a 800 gram VR headset strapped to your face, so heat is still getting trapped, just less of it. Any comparison shots of a Vive or Vive Pro? I don't feel the need for a chilldex because of the fan. Free shipping. Kyle Fredericks is a veteran product designer that specializes in mechanical engineering and electrical design. I do recommend having a well ventilated and air conditioned room to keep both you and your self from overheating. For more information, please see our The reasoning goes back to the likely collaboration between display maker eMagin and Valve. While the design facilitates operation with the faceplate installed, the ChillDex will perform best with the faceplate off or through the use of an official ChillDex faceplate. Valve Corporation. 2. David Heaney I contacted the steam support but they just said that I must use a payment with a valid address and didn't mention anything about confirming my funds or giving authorization to me. The design of Index also helps here. http://i.imgur.com/0a4mQ81.jpg._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. I've used plenty of headsets and never noticed Index to be hotter than any of them. I have tried to reinstall the steam vr a couple of times but with no affect, the stuttering is in 80, 90, 120 and 140 hz, I found that this was also my issue. Cause #2: Cooling System Leaks. https://www.reddit.com/r/ValveIndex/comments/c8ow68/valve_index_thermals_at_idle/. BUT, since then my headset started overheating. The three previous sets each totally failed within the first week or so of use. If you don't have air conditioning or you keep your house warm or you use the Index as exercise equipment then you are going to get warm while playing. Amazing mod to keep it cool. I was just overall unsatisfied with the level of heat in the headset. 73F is my minimum. I simply remove the front plate and have a fan running aimed at my head. I do not believe I am a "heavy user", but maybe playing Beat Saber for 3 hours a session is actually too much. It will get hot even with front cover removed. At first I thought sweat was getting into the electronics, but sweat isn't the problem. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Usually when playing normal games I have a CPU temp of around 80, but when playing any VR game such as Beat Saber it instantly climbs to 95-98 degrees Celsius. I am now convince by the odor this fourth headset is emitting that the problem is simple overheating. While you can always top of the fluid and see if the problem goes away, keep in mind that both systems are sealed, so if fluids are disappearing, you have a problem you need to look into. Valve has made the most powerful consumer-friendly headset on the market. Your current, physical address. Combined with the summer heat, I ended up using the Rift S more for long sessions. Target optimal flow speed for noise or wind-feel. Cold air starts coming out of the passenger side vent then all the other vents and the engine oil temps starts climbing up about 20-25 degrees more than the normal. 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I do not believe I am a "heavy user", but maybe playing Beat Saber for 3 hours a session is actually too much. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. While you can always top of the fluid and see if the problem goes away, keep in mind that both systems are sealed, so if fluids are disappearing, you have a problem you need to look into. I can definitely stay in longer than the Rift or Vive, Pro, or anything, but there is a cap. Press J to jump to the feed. Einige Geodaten dieser Seite werden von, Espaol Latinoamrica (Lateinamerikanisches Spanisch), Portugus - Brasil (Brasil. I weighed ChillDex at 23 grams, but unlike Leap Motion it isnt on the front, it slots inside. 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Start of July my trident cable stopped working and Steam sent a new one after a few weeks (huge thanks btw). I tried to do the remove all vr usb devices and replug the headset after restart. This is why I do Beat Saber on the Quest 2 now. VR is overheating my CPU : r/ValveIndex by VR is overheating my CPU Playing with the Index is hugely increasing my CPU temps on my 6 month old laptop. I play everything else on the Index, but oh my God thos screens will cook your face. Valves Index is the first PC-VR headset to offer panels that support 120 Hz and even 144 Hz operation, although the latter is an experimental feature. Cookie Notice I've got Vive Pros at my VR arcade right now and I'm testing out my Index here. But when it's on your head, you don't really feel how hot it is. Hydraulic systems dissipate heat through the reservoir. Cause #2: Cooling System Leaks. However, Index tends to heat up more than other headsets. Here you have it immediately after 2 hours of Duck Season, in a room of 23 degrees C. Here you have the front (no frunk cover) as well as bottom/inside with and without face gasket. Valve Index temperature after 2 hours use Several people requested thermographic photos the Index temperature after use. ChillDex aims to finally fill that hole in the front of your Valve Index while also solving a problem. Thanks to Kyle Federicks, people can start playing the Valve Index without some extra sweat. That way I Valve has made the most powerful consumer-friendly headset on the market. If the heater control valve breaks or gets stuck, the coolant flow to the heater core may be restricted or stopped completely. While you can always top of the fluid and see if the problem goes away, keep in mind that both systems are sealed, so if fluids are disappearing, you have a problem you need to look into. With an average temperature of 55C under little to no load, the index gets plenty hot on its own. For example if you don't sweat when you're running a taxing game on your PC normally you won't sweat unless you're doing high impact movements, but if it's just the headset itself, then no. Oh boy. WebBeat the Heat. 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Designed for faceplate compatibility, internal ribbed channels direct air linearly up and out of the headset, While the design facilitates operation with the faceplate installed, the ChillDex will perform best with the faceplate off or through the use of an official, Powerful ultra silent 7000 RPM fans are custom made for Chilldex, targeting the perfect balance of airflow, noise and wind-feel. Heater doesnt work. All rights reserved. I slow down to 45mph and the oil temp drops down to the normal range. 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I am now using my fourth valve index headset. 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The Valve Index 2 needs to step up its resolution game together with its industry-leading 144Hz and 130 FoV. Does lowering it make any difference? We ordered ours when the Kickstarter launched back in January, and it arrived a few weeks ago. Press J to jump to the feed. The three previous sets each totally failed within the first week or so of use. I do not believe I am a "heavy user", but maybe playing Beat Saber for 3 hours a session is actually too much. Fredericks says keeping the Index front cover off will improve cooling, but you can keep it on if you want. CONFIRMED. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Hi, I know its 12 months since you made these comments , but as I have just got a Valve Index and in P3D v5.1 I'm getting tearing badly when moving my head, it stops when I am still. All rights reserved. When you start playing high-end games for a while, youll start to feel the headset heat your face up. When the Kickstarter launched back in January, Index owners online raised concern about the added weight. Valve Corporation. There havent been any hardware or software updates from Valve to fix this, so it has been up to the community to find some solutions. I just recieved my Valve Index and im experiencing alot of stuttering when i move my head, this is in every application and even in SteamVR home. Free shipping. Frederickssays keeping the Index front cover off will improve cooling, but you can keep it on if you want. Valve Hardware is not currently available in your region; see the Valve Hardware Shipping article for a full list of supported regions. They looked very cool and it was definitely a special feeling to handle them after following their development for several years following my purchase of Check the oil and the coolant, and if either fluid is low, youve discovered a critical clue. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Start of July my trident cable stopped working and Steam sent a new one after a few weeks (huge thanks btw). Custom made 12000RPM (PRO) Fans offer absolute unbeatable cooling performance for the most active play. In fact, he has already started limited production on the hardware. The coolant system includes a pump, Radiator, Thermostat, hoses, and gasket, which keeps the engine cool. ", Snug seal improves airflow efficiency at low windspeeds. ChillDex makes the Index cooler on a warm day, since it dissipates much of the heat that builds up inside the headset itself. 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