PCIe to 3.0 Adapter for Valve Index Headset

[mbbc902]

I beefed up my computer a little just to be able to use it with the Valve Index, but I dont have 3.0 ports. I was going to buy a "PCIe to 3.0 Adapter" so I can have 3.0 ports for my headset. Will that work for what I am trying to do.

Reason I was going to do it is, bc I read someone asking the same questions about their Oculus Rift, bc they had no 3,0 ports on there PC, and Oculus told them that a adapter would do the job.

My build:
Windows 10 Pro
1660 TI
i7 6 Core
1TB SSD Samsung
16 Gigabytes of Memory.

Thank you

[_I_]

what cpu and mobo?

[mbbc902]

i7 980X 6 Core
1650 GTX
Asus motherboard. Not sure exact model but its an older gamer motherboard. Still Runs great. I just want to make sure the Adapter card will do the job. My specs look high enough..

[_I_]

first gen i7 1366
those used qpi, that the board need to translate to pci lanes
most of those better boards had 2x pci-e x16 2.0 slots

will be fine for the gpu

it also should have atleast 4 usb 3.0 ports (can adapt to usb c)


but the real issue will be the slower cpu

those were good overclockers to around 4ghz with good cooling
same as ocing the 920/930/950
https://www.overclock.net/forum/5-intel-cpus/538439-guide-overclocking-core-i7-920-930-4-0ghz.html

might help, but still will not be as fast as a newer cpu and board with ddr4
9700 is 300mhz slower but with 60% better core performance
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-980-vs-Intel-Core-i7-9700/m3336vsm816180

[mbbc902]

I was told that my CPU should work fine, bc valve index doesn't require a 6 core. I figured my GPU was also ok, bc my GPU is higher then requirements. My concern was about my PCIe to 3.0 Adapter. Does anyone know if that will work. Thanks for the detailed info, but I am only trying to use this for Valve Index, and other normal games. I am not a high end gamer or nothing lol lol..I am just a nobody having some fun:)

[_I_]

not so much the core count or ghz
its the core performance (ipc), and the ht on the first gen was not nearly as good as having more cores (basically a slower queue to keep the cores busy)

v2.0 x16 = v3.0 x8
many of those usb to pci-e v3.0 are x1, will be much slower than using the x16 v2.0 slot on the board

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Your PC specs aren't good enough for VR anyways. That gpu for one is too low end.

[mbbc902]

1660 ti is to low for VR?? Man, they really need to update them specs on Valve index requirements!

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Well which is it?
One post you list 1660 Ti, then later list a 1650

[_I_]

1060 is the minimum
1660 ti is better, but is still very low for vr titles

but the cpu will be the bigger bottleneck

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yea the cpu isn't good enough. No where near as good as more modern i7 class such as 4790K or newer.

1660 Ti should be fine, just not a 1650

[udidwht]

Install CPU-Z ... www.cpuid.com

Then tell us what your motherboard specs are off the 'Mainboard' tab.

I'm betting...Etron EJ168 chips (USB)

Anyone know of a confirmed USB 3.0 adapter that will pass Windows Mixed Reality if user has Etron chipset?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Just install CPUZ and click Validate > Submit. Post the link it gives you.

[mbbc902]

Originally posted by udidwht:

Install CPU-Z ... www.cpuid.com

Then tell us what your motherboard specs are off the 'Mainboard' tab.

I'm betting...Etron EJ168 chips (USB)

Anyone know of a confirmed USB 3.0 adapter that will pass Windows Mixed Reality if user has Etron chipset?

Thank you. I will do the test and post it, The VR test I ran on this site said it passed, but it had a yellow question mark next to the 3.0 Adapter section. Maybe its bc I inserted the PCIe to 3.0 adapter and it doest know how to read it. But again, I dont know like you guys. I was told my old board is really great for gaming. My board is a Asus P6T Deluxe V2. Here is the link.
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P6T_Deluxe_V2/

PS. Thanks for not trying to flame me for asking questions. I see that happen a lot around here for people trying to learn more. When I am done with everything I will post the CPUZ

[udidwht]

What adapter did you buy? And what slot is it in?