Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001)

If you get this specific USB 3.0 expansion card, it should solve your USB issue https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ It must be a card with a Fresco Logic USB 3.0 controller.

Also, this is the recommended card (by Oculus and others) that supposedly works the best. I believe the key is you want the "Fresco" chipset, as other are known to be issues, specifically the following:

• Etron USB 3.0 Extensible Host Controller
• VIA USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)
• ASMedia USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
• ASMedia XHCI Controller
• Renesas USB 3.0 eXtensible-Hostcontroller

Hope it helps.

I had this issue too and resolved it by buying a PCI-usb card.

I’ve read that motherboard USB 3.0 just doesn’t have enough juice to support what the Rift S needs.

A PCI-usb card gets a direct line to the power supply without having to split it with other resources like the usb slot on the motherboard.

Here is the one I bought, may be worth a try for $20. It totally fixed my VR issues.

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Last things I can think of are these:

Update the BIOS on your motherboard. This often has fixes for the USB controllers on the board.

If that doesn't work, my stepson had a similar issue with his PC and had to get a powered USB 3.0 PCI Express card. I got him this one and it works great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I79bFb77VE2Y6

It is supplied power through a SATA power connection from your power supply, so the USB ports will always have ample power going through them

When I installed the hardware and booted up the first time, I didn't see any new drivers for it. So I installed the provided drivers from the website. I got the exact card Oculus recommends. Didn't even opt for the better 7 port option. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ended up buying this one, worked perfectly, no problems. Let the windows drivers install automatically don't install the inateck ones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tomahawk is a great mobo, although $142 is too much. It normally sells at $115 range.

I've seen reports of this motherboard USB controllers having issues with Rift S, so you might wanna pick up this USB expansion card if you decide to pick up Rift S.

Motherboard USB ports are often not to spec - yes - even the high end motherboards we all have as enthusiast gamers. The biggest issue as it relates to the Rift S is power - The Rift S needs every bit of specced power from a port to run five cameras, the display, audio and assorted sensors. Often times the boards simply don't provide it.

Since you're having an atypical experience it's probably caused by something on your specific machine with the USB ports often being the culprit.

Personally, I wouldn't get a powered USB hub - there are too many and they often suck too - I'd go with a USB controller that a bunch of us use:

https://www.amazon.com//dp/B00B6ZCNGM/

You might still have issues but if you do it won't be USB related and that will help sorting out what's wrong with your system. You don't have to buy anything but if you just want to have a good experience this isn't a bad step in the process.

It could simply be the mobo USB ports. Thus issue has been the bane of Oculus headsets since the CV1. This is the most compatible card, recommended by Oculus themselves...

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

Outside of that, there's various tweaks you can perform like disabling USB power saving. A quick search of this sub should give you the guides you need.

Good luck!

Will also add once you get the USB ports sorted don't use them for rift again as Mobo doesn't have adequate power delivery. Buy one of these and use this for rift instead:

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/

I got this one off Amazon for my VR, I have had no issues with it yet.

USB hub

Ahh. If you have a pic e 1x slot, buy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_PD4cltfwwRUaE or buy it from another retailer that you can return if it doesn't fix your problem. When I first got my Rift S, I had a myriad of problems that were all solved with that little guy. External USB still uses your inboard usb controller and unfortunately that seems to be the issue for Rift S, also power but that one I linked gets its power from a data power connector so it's got enough juice.

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

I got the 7 port but the 4 should work all the same.

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=Q81BK7HO453V&dchild=1&keywords=intel%2Busb%2B3.0%2Bpcie%2Bcard&s=electronics&sprefix=usb%2B3.0%2Bpcie%2Bintel%2B%2Celectronics%2C144&sr=1-3&th=1

just to be sure, do you mean like this one here?

So since you tried all of that just get this USB 3.0 card here. USB 3.0 card I used that one for my oculus VR headset and it works great. Just don't use the software CD or it will make it stop working right. That PCI USB 3.0 card does require a SATA power connection from your power supply cables as you can see. For me it has been working for almost a year now with my VR and it's been very stable. When you install that PCI card into your computer. Just start up your computer then windows will automatically install the driver for you. Generally the Software CDs have outdated software that breaks most of the time. Just forget about the CD that comes with it because windows will install the driver for you. Anyways i hoped this information helped you.

This one for example https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/?th=1

Buy this. You’re welcome.

Inateck Superspeed 4 Ports PCI-E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the card I have. Btw, I also have a dedicated vr USB port on my motherboard but this or any port connected caused the screen to jump and sometimes disconnect. It may work on some motherboards and not have any problems but IMO, it's nice to have a dedicated power source and connectivity for a vr headset for that cheap. It ran the rift with 3 sensors and never a single disconnect.

If you have the Inateck card, trying installing it by the Instructions below, and see if that helps.

Just install the card, plug in the Sata power cable to the card, and let windows install the card for you, don't use the drivers for the card. After the card is installed, you want to install the generic USB drivers, go into the Device Manager, Double click on Universal Serial Bus controllers and right click on Fresco Logic USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller, hit update drivers, then Browse my computer for driver software, then Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer, then pick USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller. After you've done all that, it should ask you to reboot. Then you should be good to go.

I have the Inateck 7 port version, and it works fine after a reboot, but it's hit and miss after you shut down and restart Oculus Service.

The Inateck 4 port card is the one recommended the most by people. I didn't know this, when I ordered my 7 port card. The 7 port card has 2 different chipsets on it. I'm hoping that the second chipset is in some way, making the card unstable, and this 4 port card, which only has 1 chipset, will work properly.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM?pf_rd_p=ab873d20-a0ca-439b-ac45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=H8QKQJS4PBCFQVTA5G35

I ordered the 4 port card, listed above, and I should get it Monday. I'm going to take out the 7 port version, and install the 4 port one, and hopefully, everything will work perfectly from now on.

purchase a PCI-Express USB Card

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

I didn’t have the same issue, but was having some other issues that started when I got my rift. I ended up buying a usb card using the oculus rift suggested chipset and my problems have been solved. The card I purchased in 2018 is on amazon

May not fix your issues, but it may be worth $20 to try it. Not sure if the rift S uses same chipset - probably best to check oculus website for recommendation.

Inateck pcie to USB expansion card. This specific card

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PNhzEb3HB47GH

And be sure to use the Windiws default drivers

You need a powered one, I am using this an it works perfectly for the g2:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is what I’m using https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_4 Looks like it has 4 ports with one host controller with a max of 5GBPS that all the ports share. I’m not sure if that is good enough.

Same boat here. All my specs are above minimum, and I have plenty of USB 3.0 ports. They advised that my USB ports were not capable of running the Oculus drivers, that I should buy a PCI-E to USB 3.0 card like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i10kEbRJCGDSC Oculus support actually directly linked me to that on Amazon, should be here tomorrow, I will let you know if it fixes my probs.

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_KBjRFbT3BFZFK

The VIVE Link Box worked for me, and it even includes Bluetooth.

The Inateck PCIE USB 3.0 Hub also worked, but not as well as the Link Box, which has its own power source. Inateck is recommended by both HTC and Oculus, but works just as well for WMR.

I actually don't think its power anymore I think its data bandwidth, nothing disconnects it just reports usb error(sensors) or the picture freezes(capture card) but the device led says its recording as normal. I ordered this as my next test https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_-v3GFbK7KNNHT

this worked for me

Make sure you have an open pci slot for it. It will fit in any of them. You dont happen to know which motherboard model you have do you?

If this sounds like too much you really should get a quest. This is what PCVR is right now, and due to the nature of pc’s and pc gaming, its not going to always be plug and play.

It’s a separate component i put into my PC since my built in usb ports are no good with the Rift S. Slots into the motherboard. https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

So PC VR's biggest problem right now is most motherboard USB is shit, and if you don't have great USB you will have a bad time.

Buy this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM

It has been vetted and works great with VR headsets like the Rift. I have one, and its the only way I can use VR with my PC (even after a motherboard upgrade). NOTE: DO NOT get the 5 or 7 port models, as they have different controllers and do not work as well. This specific one is great because it has 2 different high-quality controllers per port or something like that, and has a lot of extra bandwidth.

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

Startech cards while nice are overkill for an S.

Edit: also just use the default driver that windows install to avoid bullshit power saving issues with the manufacturer driver.

This ought to work, Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) but it seems you are having usb driver issues. Try using windows drivers rather than the product specific drivers. Oculus has problems with non-generic drivers sometimes

No. Invest in the recommended $24 4 port USB expansion card.

Ideally keep the 2 front sensors on USB3, and put the rear sensor on USB2. Its unlikely you'll notice a difference if you do it that way. What I would try to confirm is if the MB has more than 1 USB controller. I know you can add an additional backplate with more ports that plugs into an expansion port on the board... but if they all run to the same controller, they are all competing for the same limited bandwidth. Worst case, get this dedicated card that is known to be the best option specifically for the Rift.

This is the card recommended by Oculus https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

I wouldnt part it out, but here is the link to the exact one I have which has worked wonders, for the same $20 I am taking off as difference. Hope this helps. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kp5CFbMDEGR10

I have a vague memory of Oculus' officially recommended expansion card being worse than the one that was highly praised & recommended by the community: https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM - is that the same one?

Either way, bit too late for troubleshooting that now hah. But yeah, Oculus have spent 4 years exposing lackluster USB quality in motherboards. It seems that's one corner most of them are happy to cut as bandwidth & power requirements have never really been pushed to the limits of the USB version specs.

Is you MB x570? I had exactly same issues (+ occasional frame rate drop) and this fixed all the issues for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B6ZCNGM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_z1LBEbFVKGHCB

This works with Odyssey+: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I currently use the $15-$20 https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM here for about 5 years in my server, USB 3.0 has a bunch of protocols to prevent data corruption, as long as you are using a good cable there should be no issues.

Its also got some good reviews using VR, just do not use the driver CD, let windows install the best driver, and I would not use the power cable since it uses the CLAM SHELL style power adapter that are somewhat prone to catching on fire.

Hey, I solved all my issue with Inatek card

No more stuttering in game, display port + usb are getting detected instantly and my hands don't get stuck in rotation anymore as for you audio I don't know if this wil fix it, I haven't had this problem before

The wiki for this reddit lists the Inateck KTU3FR-4P as "the one" PCIe card to get. I don't have any experience with it, and the one I had was an ooooold card I had laying around that sorta mostly works on that old PC so I can't recommend the one I have even if it was still on the market.

Amazon link to the Inatek: https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM

I don't see ANY PCIe USB cards on Best Buy's website so you might be outta luck there.

Since you didn't answer my question about your bandwidth requirements I'm going to assume you don't really care that much about bandwidth.

Here is a 4 port card that I have installed in one of my PCs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/

>2013 Mac Pro 5,1

I kinda glanced over this at first thinking it was a trashcan. The USB ports on the 5,1's are USB 2.0 which could very well be the issue. One solution would be a USB PCI-E card such as this one.

Buy a fresno logic usb expansion card and let the windows drivers install automatically. Here's the one I bought to solve that problem

Inateck PCI-e to USB 3.0 (4 Ports) PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Red (KT4001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bFHhEb4CQEE8T

I have the same motherboard, the USB chipsets are incompatible with the rift s and will cause you to loose tracking all the time. The motherboard is great, the rift S is just super picky about this stuff. You’ll want one of these expansion cards:

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ref=sr_1_4?pldnSite=1

This is what most people use, there are other but you want one like this one as it has the Fresco L1100 chipset which works best. Don’t install the drivers let windows install it’s own for it and plug the sata power in and you should be problem free.

Edit: the rest of your specs are totally fine my nephew has basically the same build and it runs stuff great.

Hopefully, you have a 3.0 port, but if you don't here is the recommended USB 3.0 adapter. My motherboard has 2 different USB 3, chipset makers. One for the USB 3.0 and another for the 3.1 ports.

I have the same problem. I sent my log files and oculus support said that my pc usb controller is not compatible even though oculus app shows green on usb 3.0.

They recommended buying inatech pci-e usb controller. https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM