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Complete backpack designed for VR use, ready to build yourself. Portable setup with a sleek laptop inside.

Complete backpack designed for VR use, ready to build yourself. Portable setup with a sleek laptop inside.

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GreatestLegend
Junior Member
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02-18-2023, 05:02 PM
#1
Hey everyone! In our company, we're working on a project that involves virtualizing large machines so they can connect with a VR headset. We want to be able to use the headset and PC together while traveling, without relying on Wi-Fi. This is especially important because we might face crowded Wi-Fi channels at events, which could cause issues like motion sickness.

I've been considering using the pre-built "backpack PCs" commonly used in VR rooms. These are usually lightweight and packed with solid hardware. Our current PC has an i7 12th gen processor and a 4070 mobile, which should work well for our needs. I've noticed that brands like Zotac and HP offer options, but they tend to use RTX A-series graphics rather than the more common consumer GPUs. From my tests, the Meta Quest 2 doesn't handle "enterprise" cards well—it prefers mid to high-end RTX 30 or 40 series for optimal performance.

I have two main ideas:
1. Purchase a consumer gaming laptop and some portable battery packs, then carry everything in a comfortable backpack with USB ports cutouts.
2. Buy the pre-built backpack PCs I mentioned earlier, but I’m not very familiar with VR setups for gaming and don’t have a dedicated space at home.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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GreatestLegend
02-18-2023, 05:02 PM #1

Hey everyone! In our company, we're working on a project that involves virtualizing large machines so they can connect with a VR headset. We want to be able to use the headset and PC together while traveling, without relying on Wi-Fi. This is especially important because we might face crowded Wi-Fi channels at events, which could cause issues like motion sickness.

I've been considering using the pre-built "backpack PCs" commonly used in VR rooms. These are usually lightweight and packed with solid hardware. Our current PC has an i7 12th gen processor and a 4070 mobile, which should work well for our needs. I've noticed that brands like Zotac and HP offer options, but they tend to use RTX A-series graphics rather than the more common consumer GPUs. From my tests, the Meta Quest 2 doesn't handle "enterprise" cards well—it prefers mid to high-end RTX 30 or 40 series for optimal performance.

I have two main ideas:
1. Purchase a consumer gaming laptop and some portable battery packs, then carry everything in a comfortable backpack with USB ports cutouts.
2. Buy the pre-built backpack PCs I mentioned earlier, but I’m not very familiar with VR setups for gaming and don’t have a dedicated space at home.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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J0NG3
Junior Member
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03-02-2023, 04:26 PM
#2
You might need to design a tailored backpack for your laptop or desktop setup in a custom frame. The TV market has long used PCs inside backpacks as video-over-bonded-cell connectors. Check out the models from Dejero, LiveU, and TVU—they all come in bespoke backpacks with additional compartments and mesh for airflow. (They’re more closely integrated now, though early versions were essentially ITX PCs housed in custom cases. The Dejero GoBox was basically a Pelican case.) If you can’t connect to a separate standalone PC that’s not carried in a backpack, consider a gaming laptop paired with a large USB-C battery pack. (Avoid converting AC back to DC—it’s very wasteful.) This way, even if the battery is depleted, the laptop can operate on its own power while you switch packs.
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J0NG3
03-02-2023, 04:26 PM #2

You might need to design a tailored backpack for your laptop or desktop setup in a custom frame. The TV market has long used PCs inside backpacks as video-over-bonded-cell connectors. Check out the models from Dejero, LiveU, and TVU—they all come in bespoke backpacks with additional compartments and mesh for airflow. (They’re more closely integrated now, though early versions were essentially ITX PCs housed in custom cases. The Dejero GoBox was basically a Pelican case.) If you can’t connect to a separate standalone PC that’s not carried in a backpack, consider a gaming laptop paired with a large USB-C battery pack. (Avoid converting AC back to DC—it’s very wasteful.) This way, even if the battery is depleted, the laptop can operate on its own power while you switch packs.

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djakob1
Junior Member
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03-02-2023, 05:32 PM
#3
the experience we aim to provide is operating in a large virtual space using mixed reality, allowing you to view and engage with items within the area. the only way to start is by remotely controlling the laptop, which is already in your backpack, and Meta Quest 2 is connected via USB-C 3.2 for minimal delay. i’ve seen this approach from Zotac, though it may lack sufficient power. do you know of similar solutions? this setup would match the dimensions you mentioned on their site: https://www.zotac.com/it/product/mini_pc...o#overview
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djakob1
03-02-2023, 05:32 PM #3

the experience we aim to provide is operating in a large virtual space using mixed reality, allowing you to view and engage with items within the area. the only way to start is by remotely controlling the laptop, which is already in your backpack, and Meta Quest 2 is connected via USB-C 3.2 for minimal delay. i’ve seen this approach from Zotac, though it may lack sufficient power. do you know of similar solutions? this setup would match the dimensions you mentioned on their site: https://www.zotac.com/it/product/mini_pc...o#overview