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September 2, 2017
Question

Anyone know of a good projector for 3D games and 3D films?

I don't want to spend much and might even look for a used projector if anyone knows of some good ones for 3D games and 3D movies. I would like one that used active 3D glasses Cheers!

@cybereality - You might know some also?

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    FazzAuthor
    Honored Contributor
    September 4, 2017
    @cyberaelity - At 10ft away what size screen would the HD142X be? And would moving it closer make the screen smaller? I don't have a massive amount of wall space.
    Inspiring
    September 4, 2017
    Awesome! Really hope you like it. At 10 feet you can get a 93" image. Moving it closer to the wall will make the image smaller, yes.
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    FazzAuthor
    Honored Contributor
    September 5, 2017
    @cybereality My projector is on it's way but need a little more help. Do I have to get a ceiling mount for this projector and will these 3D glasses work? Also, do I just plug the projector into a hdmi port on the PC to display my PC screen and also get Nvida play to work for 3D?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELEPHAS-Rechargeable-Projectors-ViewSonic-Panasonic/dp/B01BWLP1KE/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504652918&sr=1-3-fkmr1&keywords=Optoma+HD142X+3D+glasses
    Inspiring
    September 6, 2017
    Yes, those ones, as well as any DLP Link glasses will work. You can ceiling mount if you want. In my setup, I have a coffee table and I put the projector on the table's lower shelf and that works well (easier to manage cables that way). You would connect your PC to the HDMI port on the projector. Only HDMI supports 3D, so don't bother with any other ports (you can get an HDMI switch if you have multiple devices, like a PS4). The software you would use is called Nvidia 3DTV Play.
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    FazzAuthor
    Honored Contributor
    September 6, 2017
    @cybereality Can you see if you can see a HDMI switch on Amazon uk site for me cyber? I would really appreciate it as I don't want to get the wrong one. I just noticed I only have one HDMI port on my Gigabyte 1080 Graphics card and I use this for the Oculus Headset.
    Up and Coming
    September 6, 2017
    You can use a dvi to hdmi adapter for the video output to the rift, (the rift sends audio separately through the usb cable) that's what I am using now.

    I love my projector, seeing things on a giant screen really makes them feel grander.
    Inspiring
    September 6, 2017
    Get an HDMI switch that supports 4K 60Hz and 3D. Most of the latest model ones should. I think this one will be fine:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portta-Switcher-Support-Plastic-Blu-ray/dp/B01J16CJ1G/
    I'm not 100% sure if Rift will work on that. You're better off getting a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter like this:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-DisplayPort-Supports-displays-3840x2160/dp/B00S0C7QO8/
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    FazzAuthor
    Honored Contributor
    September 6, 2017
    @cybereality Are you suggesting I should get the display port to HDMI for the Rift or the Projector?

    @Protocol7 - I've never owned a Projector and thought it was about time I tried one out. I hope it meets my expectation like the Oculus Rift did. I can't wait to see a movie on a large screen in my home. I hope the picture is alright because it's going on a painted white wall.
    Inspiring
    September 7, 2017
    I think either can potentially work with the adapter, so you'll have to try and see if it works.
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    FazzAuthor
    Honored Contributor
    September 9, 2017
    @cybereality - I got my projector cyber and while I do like the look of projectors I can't say I'm happy with this Optama HD142X. The problem is the plug at the back of the projector seems to have a lot of play and if the lead is moved slightly it switched the projector off? Would you say it is normal for the plug at the back to have have a fair bit of wobble and cut out the power like mine does? 

    Could you maybe suggest another projector if this is a common fault with the one I got. Cheers!
    Would this one by Optima be better and would it work with Nvidia 3D play (link Below) Also, what is the 3D sync plug on the back of these projectors? Do I need to purchase something else that plugs into there to get 3D on the projector. Cheers!

    http://www.ebuyer.com/756388-optoma-gt1080e-1080p-projector-short-throw-gt1080e