Can a displayport extension work on the Valve Index?

[JacKAsterisK]

I've tested 2 different display port extension cables now and I get random pixel flickering on both. Has anyone found a successful extension? I only need about 6 more feet.

[BxHasson]

Ok thanks for the correction.

I bought MANY different varieties and returned all but one DP cable. All of them from amazon. So you can search the title on amazon and it will come up. The set up that worked for me (and another guy earlier in this post) with NO noticeable FPS drop or lag or problems whatsoever is this:

FIBBR DP to DP Cable, Fiber Optic Displayport 1.4 Cable Male to Male Support 32Gbps High Speed 8k@60HZ 4K@140HZ Compatible with HDTV Projector, PC Host, Graphics Card
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/FIBBR-Displayport-Compatible-Projector-Graphics/dp/B07BW1DJ89/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=FIBBR+Fiber+DP+to+DP+display+port&qid=1566678415&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Tripp Lite Compact DisplayPort Coupler Gender Changer (F/F) (P168-000)
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/Tripp-Lite-Compact-DisplayPort-P168-000/dp/B004Z9YBFC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tripp+lite+compact+display+port&qid=1566678508&s=gateway&sr=8-3

AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female Extender Cord - 3 .3 Feet
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable-Male-Female/dp/B014RWAMWC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1NFG4GOT1RWUM&keywords=amazon+basics+usb+3.0+extension+cable&qid=1566678558&s=gateway&sprefix=Amazon+Basics+USB+3.0+ex%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQzUxQlZJVU5RU09QJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQ5NTc0MkNHVllCV0Q3VUgzSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg0ODkxT0dHS1NUSVlHQ0tQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

It's unfortunately very expensive. But the cheaper alternatives listed below did NOT work and I returned them. I mean they didn't work at all. There was one that kiiiinda cut in and out, but even at its best it had a lot of pixels missing.

C2G 54451 6ft DisplayPort Male to Female Extension Cable
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/C2G-54451-DisplayPort-Female-Extension/dp/B07S8DDRNR/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=c2g+54451+display+port&qid=1566678393&s=gateway&sr=8-2

KabelDirekt - 8K DisplayPort (DP to DP) Cable - 10 feet - (up to 32.4 Gbit/s, UHD with 8 K 60 Hz or 4 K 120 Hz, Supports HBR3, DSC 1.2, HDR 10, Lockable Connector, Black) - Top Series
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/KabelDirekt-DisplayPort-Supports-Lockable-Connector/dp/B07HL7RSRW

Poyiccot 2 Pack DisplayPort Gender Charger Displayport Female to Female Coupler DP to DP Panel Mount Coupler with Screw Fixing (Displayport F/F)
URL:
https://www.amazonDOTcom/Poyiccot-DisplayPort-Charger-Displayport-Coupler/dp/B07JZ463RY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=21B6PJBU3SOE5&keywords=poyiccot+2-pack+DP+to+DP&qid=1566678582&s=gateway&sprefix=Poyiccot+%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExODdTTExYVTFaVDJIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc5MTY4M0hKQ1Q2NDJSUkk2WCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM2MjMwMzlKRElLMklNMFhPOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


MAN. I REALLY didn't wanna fork over the cash for the FIBBR cable... but it's one of those cases where you get what you pay for. Also a note to those experimenting, try switching around the cables in all sorts of ways before calling it a failure. I've had varying success that way. Of course, none that were playable in the slightest.

Good luck and I hope my misfortune and lost time gives you some luck and eases your stress!

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

Anyone find a more affordable DP extender solution? Even 3ft would be helpful. Over $100, is not practical considering wireless for the Vive is like $150. (yes, I know that doesn't work on the Index)

FYI: I'm also using a MinDP to Full DP adapter. So ideally something with Mini DP.

[MoH [JoinUsInVR]]

Originally posted by Fish Tail:

Anyone find a more affordable DP extender solution? Even 3ft would be helpful. Over $100, is not practical considering wireless for the Vive is like $150. (yes, I know that doesn't work on the Index)

FYI: I'm also using a MinDP to Full DP adapter. So ideally something with Mini DP.

That's a bold move my friend, TWO unsupported accessories?

On another note: do any former Vive owners know if Index works with that Vive Link Distribution box? I have a feeling no, but I also feel like that is what you laptop and big-room users need if it does.

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

The Index uses Display Port, the Vive HDMI. So at most it would do the USB. But that seems to work on an extension easily, so not really needed.

So "bold move"? Why? You mean I'm asking too much? I tried an extension with MiniDP on one end and full DP on the other. But it didn't work well at all. I've had m=better luck with a full DP extension, but even that was intermittent signal, so not a win.

[fellbobbl]

I found this guy on youtube - Awesome set up - he has links in the disciption and I can confirm it works for me !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMTQvxH6qVg

I bougth the following things (German Amazon) and it works a charm:

C2G DisplayPort F/F Adapter (DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort female/female, black, 17 g
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00IGSBFJI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UGREEN USB Extension Cable Active 3.0 USB Extension Cable Super Speed Cable Male A to Female A with Signal Amplifier Repeater Black 10m
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01FQ88CHS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

YIWENTEC Fibre 8K 4K DisplayPort Cable DP 1.4 8K @ 60Hz 4K @ 144Hz High Speed 32.4 Gbps Optical Fiber Slim and Flexible DP to DP Cable 10 m
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07S7Z7SR5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Be careful it is a one way cable ! I conected it wrong the first time and thougth it would not work :D Shame on me

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

About $150 USD from Amazon Germany. About $100 USD if from the links in the video. (not sure why you'd choose to pay more, unless you live in Germany)

Anyone find it for less in the USA some other way?

[fellbobbl]

Originally posted by Fish Tail:

About $150 USD from Amazon Germany. About $100 USD if from the links in the video. (not sure why you'd choose to pay more, unless you live in Germany)

Anyone find it for less in the USA some other way?

Haha of course i Live in Germany. I would be very very stupid to pay more and wait so much longer

Payed about 125 € (137,14 $) because i bought a little bit more expensive DP Female to Female adapter , I did not want to put an 85 € cable in an 1 € connector

But of course you can pay less than that :)

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

Thanks for explaining. Shouldn't you be in bed by now?

Anyways, have you been able to identify if there's any latency or delays due to the extensions? The Fiber Optic DP cable has to encode then decode back to a wire signal, for example.

PS: Looks like you just bought BeatSaber too! I did about 6 hours ago. Let me know if you get custom songs to work and if you have any advice for a noob.

[fellbobbl]

Originally posted by Fish Tail:

Thanks for explaining. Shouldn't you be in bed by now?

Anyways, have you been able to identify if there's any latency or delays due to the extensions? The Fiber Optic DP cable has to encode then decode back to a wire signal, for example.

PS: Looks like you just bought BeatSaber too! I did about 6 hours ago. Let me know if you get custom songs to work and if you have any advice for a noob.

You´re welcome! And no i shouldn´t :D

I just played about two hours beatsaber since I installed the extensions but till now i would say that there are no latency or delays, and my boyfriend confirms it and he has an keen eye for things like that.

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

Originally posted by JacKAsterisK:

I've tested 2 different display port extension cables now and I get random pixel flickering on both. Has anyone found a successful extension? I only need about 6 more feet.

Originally posted by Will:

I bought this one since it was listed as 8k DP 1.4 instead of most of the cheaper ones listed as 4k DP 1.3: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S8DDRNR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So far it is working at 144hz with no issues.

I tried this $24 one. It did NOT work well enough to keep. At 90HZ, there was snow in the picture.

Has anyone else had success with this, or something else? I'm in the process of receiving a high end custom made 3ft one for testing. If it works, they will start selling it and I will post it. Their 6ft test one was about a 98% success. Very light snow, and playable, but noticeable in the black areas of games.

[Flying Whale]

Hello everyone, I'm going to buy a Valve Index and I need to be able to add 20 meters of cables.

By reading all your posts and searching a bit on Amazon here is what I'm going to buy to try and achieve this :

20m DP1.4 cable :

https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00V7NOYDI/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1NKH53T1DU028

20m active USB 3.0 extension :

https://www.amazon.fr/Bluepower-3-0-m%C3%A2le-Chipset-R%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur-Extension/dp/B01BLPSWTI/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=usb%2B3%2Bactif%2B20m&qid=1571255021&sr=8-2&th=1

DP Gender Changer :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Z9YBFC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1


Does any of you see any obvious wrong choice in these three products ?
If not I'm going to buy them and report my tests results here.

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

Originally posted by Le Duc:

....Does any of you see any obvious wrong choice in these three products ?...

Wrong choice? Maybe getting only 1 gaming PC instead of 2? :)

All your items match what I had in my personal notes as to what I've seen others use, so I think you are probably safe. (though I personally never went that far, so who knows)

Fiber optic is the way to go on DP. I've tested about 8 of them, and have found 2M passive that works almost perfectly. I'm trying a 3ft (in hopes of finding something to help me and others, get some extension without snow) but that's barely much help.

With all my Amazon cable testing, I've consistently gotten free returns, by just saying the cord says it should work but for me on the (highly quality sensitive) Valve Index it does not work. So hopefully you'll be safe either way.

Do let us know what you find works or doesn't! Also, if you do a non-floor routing, please reply to this and explain:

$20 "Near-Wireless" VR Cable Solutions... https://steamcommunity.com/app/1059530/discussions/0/3166519278506968252/

[Flying Whale]

Originally posted by Fish_Tail:

Originally posted by Le Duc:

....Does any of you see any obvious wrong choice in these three products ?...

Wrong choice? Maybe getting only 1 gaming PC instead of 2? :)

All your items match what I had in my personal notes as to what I've seen others use, so I think you are probably safe. (though I personally never went that far, so who knows)

Fiber optic is the way to go on DP. I've tested about 8 of them, and have found 2M passive that works almost perfectly. I'm trying a 3ft (in hopes of finding something to help me and others, get some extension without snow) but that's barely much help.

With all my Amazon cable testing, I've consistently gotten free returns, by just saying the cord says it should work but for me on the (highly quality sensitive) Valve Index it does not work. So hopefully you'll be safe either way.

Do let us know what you find works or doesn't! Also, if you do a non-floor routing, please reply to this and explain:

$20 "Near-Wireless" VR Cable Solutions... https://steamcommunity.com/app/1059530/discussions/0/3166519278506968252/

I don't have enough money for a second gaming PC ^^ and most of all I don't want to have a PC in my living room (which is the place where I'm going to play VR)

I forgot to mention in my previous post that I also bought a gender changer for the displayport cables : https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00197510.html

It's supposedly a DP 1.2 gender changer so it shouldn't bottleneck the signal (hopefully)

And yes I am going to do a non-floor routine, I think when I'm finished I'll make a quick video of my setup and paste its link here :)

[FishTail [JoinUsInVR]💬GROUP]

Originally posted by Le Duc:

I don't have enough money for a second gaming PC ^^ and most of all I don't want to have a PC in my living room (which is the place where I'm going to play VR)

I forgot to mention in my previous post that I also bought a gender changer for the displayport cables : https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00197510.html

It's supposedly a DP 1.2 gender changer so it shouldn't bottleneck the signal (hopefully)

And yes I am going to do a non-floor routine, I think when I'm finished I'll make a quick video of my setup and paste its link here :)

All-in-one Pc is the way to go for sure. My second PC comment was just a (weak) joke. Definitely let us know in here, how the extensions work out. FYI: I've found that when a setup has very light snow (random lost pixels due to extensions), it seems to have bad days and good days on the same hardware setup, randomly. No idea why.

And when you got your "near-wireless" setup done (cable in the sky vs floor) pics are great, a video even better! Post that in the right thred so the people interested in it see it! Here's that thread.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1059530/discussions/0/3166519278506968252/

[Flying Whale]

Received everything yesterday, everything works like a charm !
Will to a more complete post soon.