MSI Backpack PC

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Intro

PC computing giant MSI released a backpack VR computer in an attempt to eradicate the problem of gamers tripping over cables connecting VR headsets to conventional computers. Powered by Intel iCore 7 Processor and running on NVIDIA GTX 1070/GTX 1060, MSI VR One was released at the end of 2016, with a starting price of $2,000.

Features

The VR One is claimed to be the lightest and thinnest VR PC in the world, weighing only 3.6kg. It came with a couple of hot swappable battery packs with each capable of powering the system for 1.5 hours. You’ll be able to replace the batteries without shutting off the system.

This mobile VR computer by MSI featured all the necessary ports such as 4 x USB, 1 x USB 3.0 and an HDMI output. Unlike normal computer where you plugged in your keyboard and mouse, an HTC Vive headset is connected to the VR One computer, instantly turning it into a mobile VR gaming station.

Hardware

The VR one is designed with a stylish superhero look. It’s made of matte black plastic with red mesh cutouts designed for air intake. Slipping on the VR one could somehow give you the impression of a Ghostbuster.

With such high processing power, the VR One is surprisingly cool and quiet. MSI’s own proprietary cooling system, that features two 9cm fans and nine heat pipes did a good job in keeping the temperatures down while you’re in the heat of gaming. It also includes a Shift application that boosts the computer and cooling performance with just a few clicks.

Technical Specifications

VR One 6RD
CPU

Intel Core i7-6820HK

4 cores/8 threads

2.7 GHz/3.6 GHz

8 MB LLC

45 W

PCH Intel HM170
Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

1280 stream processors

80 texture units

48 ROPs

192-bit memory interface

6 GB of GDDR5 8 GT/s memory

Memory

Two SO-DIMM slots

16 GB DDR4-2133 installed compatible with up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133

Storage

256 GB M.2/PCIe SSD

(up to 2.2 GB/s)

+ one extra M.2/SATA slot

Wi-Fi Rivet Networks Killer 1535 802.11ac + BT 4.1
Ethernet None
Display Outputs

1 × HDMI 2.0

1 × mDP 1.2

Audio 3.5 mm audio in and 3.5 mm audio out
USB

4 × USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)

1 × Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps)/USB 3.1 Type-C (10 Gbps)

Other I/O DC12V-out for HTC Vive
Dimensions

409 mm × 292 mm × 54 mm

16.1 × 11.49 × 2.12 inches

Weight 3.6 kg
PSU External
Batteries 91 Wh
OS Windows 10 Pro
VR One 6RE
CPU

Intel Core i7-6820HK

4 cores/8 threads

2.7 GHz/3.6 GHz

8 MB LLC

45 W

PCH Intel HM170
Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

2048 stream processors

128 texture units

64 ROPs

256-bit memory interface

8 GB of GDDR5 8 GT/s memory


Memory

Two SO-DIMM slots

16 GB DDR4-2133 installed compatible with up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133

Storage

512 GB M.2/PCIe SSD

(up to 2.2 GB/s)

+one extra M.2/SATA slot


Wi-Fi Rivet Networks Killer 1535 802.11ac + BT 4.1
Ethernet None
Display Outputs

1 × HDMI 2.0

1 × mDP 1.2

Audio 3.5 mm audio in and 3.5 mm audio out
USB

4 × USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)

1 × Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps)/USB 3.1 Type-C (10 Gbps)

Other I/O DC12V-out for HTC Vive
Dimensions

409 mm × 292 mm × 54 mm

16.1 × 11.49 × 2.12 inches

Weight 3.6 kg
PSU External
Batteries 91 Wh
OS Windows 10 Pro

Software

The MSI VR One runs on Windows 10 Pro.

Apps

Various games such as the Fruit Ninja VR, Rise Of Tomb Raider and Hitman has been tested on the VR one. MSI also develops its own VR content and you can find it through this link.

http://vr.msi.com/lab/download

History

September ,2016 - VR One Revealed, at Tokyo Game Show November, 2016 - VR One Released


References


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