[richiegore]

Anyone using bootcamp to run any type of vr on Mac? Does it work and of so what are your experiences of it? Thanks! 😀

[Rob Phillips]

It can be done but the major limitation as of now is hardware. Running VR on Mac requires as external GPU. For more information go here:

https://www.imore.com/how-set-your-mac-external-gpu

https://www.imore.com/vr-mac-first-i...ite-experience

Keep in mind this is not yet officially supported by Apple. We are expecting that to change at some point though.

[krisguy]

It can be done but the major limitation as of now is hardware. Running VR on Mac requires as external GPU. For more information go here:

https://www.imore.com/how-set-your-mac-external-gpu

https://www.imore.com/vr-mac-first-i...ite-experience

Keep in mind this is not yet officially supported by Apple. We are expecting that to change at some point though.

This is why I still wish that Apple had a Pro box of some sort. It would be way easier than trying to get an external box to slap a RX 580 into and then messing with the drivers. High Sierra makes it a bit easier, but still...

[pkcable]

The very top iMac 27inch 5k has the right card, and so does the expensive iMac Pro (that 4999.00 model). Also the top of the line 5K cost 2300, BUT it has the required hardware.

[Rob Phillips]

The very top iMac 27inch 5k has the right card, and so does the expensive iMac Pro (that 4999.00 model). Also the top of the line 5K cost 2300, BUT it has the required hardware.

Maybe I should buy two iMac Pros so my wife and I can play together.

[pkcable]

Maybe I should buy two iMac Pros so my wife and I can play together.

ROFL

[richiegore]

Cool thanks for all the info guys, it's early days yet I suppose. Maybe we will see some of the intel chips with Rx Vega fused on, that should be more than sufficient for vr i think.

[badelhas]

I am very eager to see Apple get in the train of VR and AR. Because they are so big and have so many customers they will certainly give a big push to the technology, don't you agree?
Cheers

[Rob Phillips]

I am very eager to see Apple get in the train of VR and AR. Because they are so big and have so many customers they will certainly give a big push to the technology, don't you agree?
Cheers

I think so. My only concern is, while Apple is all in on AR, they have so far expressed little interest in VR.

[badelhas]

I think so. My only concern is, while Apple is all in on AR, they have so far expressed little interest in VR.

Really? I had the impression the rumors were that they were into VR as well...

[Greenfire999]

Maybe I should buy two iMac Pros so my wife and I can play together.

You should buy one more iMac Pro just in case you guys end up getting a dog

[Rob Phillips]

Really? I had the impression the rumors were that they were into VR as well...

If they are they’re not doing a very good job. There’s no VR hardware being developed by Apple. Everything is third party.

[Rob Phillips]

You should buy one more iMac Pro just in case you guys end up getting a dog

Funny enough we got a dog two days ago. I’m getting him an old trash can Mac Pro so he can use it as a toilet.

[badelhas]

If they are they’re not doing a very good job. There’s no VR hardware being developed by Apple. Everything is third party.

My mistake, than. It's a pity, though, they could shake things up...

[Rob Phillips]

My mistake, than. It's a pity, though, they could shake things up...

Apple can definitely disrupt things when and if they choose. They have a massive user base and more money than anyone. They’re just all about AR right now. Shoddy rumors suggest Apple is working on a Google Glass type of device.

[badelhas]

Apple can definitely disrupt things when and if they choose. They have a massive user base and more money than anyone. They’re just all about AR right now. Shoddy rumors suggest Apple is working on a Google Glass type of device.

It's a start, at least... But yeah, they don't tend to be on the Verge of new tech since iPhone 1 to be honest...

[Rob Phillips]

It's a start, at least... But yeah, they don't tend to be on the Verge of new tech since iPhone 1 to be honest...

Not at all. Apple tends to be more interested in making existing technology work better than inventing new technology. I think a big part of their innovation mojo died with Steve Jobs.

[badelhas]

Not at all. Apple tends to be more interested in making existing technology work better than inventing new technology. I think a big part of their innovation mojo died with Steve Jobs.

Exactly. But even if they dont invent anything new, if they just use current VR technology, it would be a big help to the VR technology as a whole. We need more developers to get on the VR train, we lack content.

[richiegore]

Good news! Apple have enabled eGPU support with 10.13.4. anyone tired it?

[Rob Phillips]

Exactly. But even if they dont invent anything new, if they just use current VR technology, it would be a big help to the VR technology as a whole. We need more developers to get on the VR train, we lack content.

I agree wholeheartedly. The technology is readily available and Apple is really good at hardware. Seems like a match made in heaven to me! Apple has the ability to disrupt and push things forward as well.

[Rob Phillips]

Good news! Apple have enabled eGPU support with 10.13.4. anyone tired it?

Not yet. We actually have a discussion for Vive for Mac with a link to an iMore article explaining how to make it happen.
https://forums.imore.com/vr-headsets...r-mac-yet.html

[pkcable]

Richie,

Any relation to Al? He invented the Internet!

[richiegore]

Not yet. We actually have a discussion for Vive for Mac with a link to an iMore article explaining how to make it happen.
https://forums.imore.com/vr-headsets...r-mac-yet.html

That's cool thanks for the info, great article. No not related to Al that I know of, I'm from Ireland so maybe a long way back! :-)