P570WM / VR headset compatibility

[elweegie]

I have a P570wm running two 880m 8GB's, machine and gpu bioses flashed from whats available on here

 

I discovered that the hdmi (1.4a) and DVI ports are limited to 1080p/60hz output, by the chassis according to the reseller (pcspecialist.co.uk) when I hooked it up to my 3d monitor.

Am considering an Oculus Rift at some point, however, it runs 1080/1200 @ 90 on two screens... So in theory will fall over and not work due my laptops output restrictions.

 

Does anyone know if its just the connectors and is curable/modable or am I on a hiding to nowhere?

Maybe someone has a dev kit lying around to try it?

 

Thanks guys.

 

 

Edited to add..... Oculus has a compatibility checker tool.... Laptop fails the check on the basis that the TI USB 3 ports are apparently not compatible >.<

 

Edited January 7, 2016 by elweegie

[Brian]

I don't see why your DVI port would be limited to 1080p/60 Hz, that doesn't sound right at all. If you have an external monitor that is capable of >60 Hz, just connect it and try. It should output at whatever the monitor can handle and if not, you can always create a custom resolution + refresh rate. 

[elweegie]

I thought it was odd too but have tried a 120HZ screen and a 2560x1600 screen, neither functions above 1080/60hz when connected to the laptop (HDMI, DVI or Displayport).

Reseller has confirmed it is a chassis issue but doesnt clarify if its just the port or some other thingumabob.