NO MORE SWEAT IN VR | "Vive N Chill" Review, Setup & Stress Test - Smart HTC Vive Cooling Solution

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Hands-on Vive N Chill - Here´s my Full Review and Step-by-Step Installation of the smartest cooling solution available for the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset! ViveNChill is an upcoming VR accessory which helps you get rid of the common sweating issue while playing intense games in Virtual Reality.
"Vive N Chill" is an Indiegogo backed project and soon-to-be released product made for HTC Vive headsets, consisting of two USB-powered fans blowing air on your forehead, and preventing sweat while doing intense gameplay in VR. A rather simple but still brilliant solution if you ask me - and I´m about to give it a first-look, full review and stress test. I´m also going through the installation process step-by-step, how you attach the Vive N Chill to your HTC Vive.
Read more about ViveNChill and support the project on Indiegogo:
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And check out the official Vive N Chill RU-vid channel:
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Big thanks to the creators of Vive N Chill, for giving me a review sample of their upcoming VR cooling solution, I highly appreciate it and I can honestly recommend your product to all Vive owners!
Also, check out TribalInstinct´s video review of the ViveNChill published about a week ago, if you are looking for more information:
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Martin, SweViver
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@SweViver 6 лет назад

Check out my full VR hardware & Green Screen Studio product list: goo.gl/VQwqrQ Thanks for supporting my channel guys! :)

@TheLakotariver 5 лет назад

I just ordered mine. Thank you for your review. Hope I receive it in the mail soon :)

@CasandChary 7 лет назад

Nice review Swev!!! :)

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Thanks girls :)

@carloscervantes836 6 лет назад

It looks like they could add an import vent in the bottom front with the fans inside the front top exit vent. Even if it doesn't move a lot of air it would still be very helpful.

@TheMadPatter 7 лет назад

Been working on prototypes for solving the hot face issue, one that will cycle some air inside the mask and also on the forehead. When I get my ViveNChill I'll probably see if an attachment can use one fan dedicated to the inside of the mask. With my current design, around my eyes ends up cooler than the rest of my face after intense gaming lol. A built in fan system for regulating air I'd image could be a stock thing in later HMDs.

@BeneathMyArmour 6 лет назад

I agree it would be better with half speed and half noise. The vibration travels through the deluxe audio headphones, making it louder than you probably experience with softer headphones. I may try sticking foam between the Vive and fan to reduce vibration noise to an acceptable level. Always enjoy your reviews, thanks SweViver!

@fechevarrieta 7 лет назад

Thanx for the discovery Swe, some users are having problems with grey screen of death which may be related with both heat and some sw update. I will try this to cool my headset and tell you about results.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Oh that sounds terrible :( But I can imagine that many people breaks their Vives because of sweat and water damage. Im actually amazed that my headset is still alive after so many sweaty hours, soaked VR covers and dripping sweat right on the headset hehe. Hope you will find the product useful - it really helps me out so far. Totally 3 gameplay hours with ViveNChill and still no sweating on my head at least :) Cheers

@GetRevved 7 лет назад

Surely if they add a fan speed adjustment, this will help with the noise issue. Win win! I'd love to know how they're are able to use the Vive name with the Vive logo without breaching HTC's trademark 🤔

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Yep, that would help a lot! :) Not sure actually, but I guess as long its a product made only for the HTC Vive, they probably don't mind ;)

@BigZesusTekken 6 лет назад

Hey Sweviver how long did you let the vive n chill rest for the sticky substance to stay stuck? I'm having trouble with mine, they lack stickiness. When I saw you move the fans angle no problem I knew something was up with mine because I have to hold the base so that they don't pop off

@DennisMC1974 7 лет назад

Hey sweviver I just got mine and yes it works great definitely keeps a head and upper face cool in a little inside the unit I modified mine a little and use two sided Velcro because I don't trust the sticky material popping off and can just attach it with velcro again and also use a hyperkin gel cell cover had to put it below it still works great thanks for your cool videos

@VampiroAlhazred 7 лет назад

Excellent video! I really enjoy your hardware reviews :-)

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Thank you man :) Im glad you like it, even if I can admit I have a hard time doing those hardware reviews as Im not a good "reviewer". Im still so new into all this.... ;) But thanks a lot anyway!

@VoodooDE_VR 7 лет назад

Very cool! Thanks for the test! The only (but big) problem for me: It will block the USB port that I use for my external microphone... perhaps I can use an USB splitter?!

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Cheers mate :) Its a very nice product - simple but so effective! Yeah I understand... maybe you could split the USB by some kind of USB Y-cable? The fans only use some voltage and not any data, so the USB microphone would use the full data-speed anyway. Btw, what USB microphone do you use?

@VoodooDE_VR 7 лет назад

Yeah I could try a Y-Cable, should work... Even more weight on my head xD I use the SmartLav microphone, but its not USB, you need some adapters to use and convert it.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

+VoodooDE Yeah hehe and even more weight once we get TPCAST wireless modules ;) Been thinking about switching to Smartlav, but I dont want to record externally, would like to keep the audio recorded in realtime with OBS over usb. What adapter do you use?

@VoodooDE_VR 7 лет назад

Hmm, I'm not sure if I will use TPCast... There are some reviews that the signale needs intervisibility at all times with the receiver, also you need an additionale router and you have no microphone anymore... Perhaps the will fix these things for EU/US-Version... I dont record externally, it works fine with OBS! I think it was this one: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0167POJAI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Its an external soundcard, its recognized in OBS and so you can record it without problems.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Sorry I totally forgot to reply (as usual hehe). Thanks for the link mate, this really helps me out! :) Yeah I have heard about the TPCAST issues, but Im still so tempted to try wireless VR!

@lawrenceredmacher4382 6 лет назад

I don't see how these get airflow INTO the headset where it's actually needed. they appear to just sit on top of it. how is this any different from just using a ceiling fan (which does almost nothing, since it also doesn't get any air inside the headset)

@TheLakotariver 5 лет назад

Just learned, In about a month New version for Vive, Vive Pro, Index, Quest, Pimax, PSVR, etc. and also both USB C and USB A standard connectors

@mreverybody1150 4 года назад

Most reviews say the original Vive is superior to the Pro.

@Hocer 7 лет назад

The problem is I am sweating mainly under the foam ring so the fan will not reach the important spaces on my head. Cooling the upper side of my forehead is okay but it's not the perfect solution i believe.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Im not sure about that actually. There is a lot of research made about this matter. If you cool down your forehead you can actually prevent sweating on your whole head, including eyes, cheek, neck etc. If you heat up your forehead the whole body will heat up, and so on... Well well, there might be better solutions out soon, but for now this really helps me very much :) Been playing totally 3 hours with Vive N Chill and still no sweating. Maybe not perfect. but quite impressive for such a simple solution :) Cheers mate!

@Hocer 7 лет назад

That sounds impressive! I need to check that out aswell my friend. :>

@marcodena4679 7 лет назад

I reccomend removing the nose rest: now i breath way better and there's a nice airflow on the face at times. You will get some light inside but it's not something you notice while playing and i found out it's useful to prevent VR alienation as you can peek out a little bit without using the camera.

@coalyounger 7 лет назад

I have a friend who has so much sweat he almost broke mine. This seems genius. Even if not sweating it's pretty dandy

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Well, same for me. Im still amazed my Vive is still working after sooo much sweat dripping on it every time I play some intense gameplay :) This product is simply genius!

@HybridEnergy 7 лет назад

There is going to be too many products fighting for the USB real-estate on the VIVE HMD. With foveated rendering on the way as well as I think the wireless gizmo uses a usb slot as well. I didn't even check, is there more than one at least?

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Yeah, we are gonna need USB hubs mounted on out heads hehe! :) There is only 1 free USB 3.0 port on the Vive

@r.steele2749 7 лет назад

Looks good, thanks for the video.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Im glad you enjoyed mate :) hope they will start ship out those units very soon. So many people having the sweating problem this summer!

@coalyounger 7 лет назад

U always upload videos as soon as I get on RU-vid lol

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Haha Im happy to hear that :) Hope you enjoy - and thanks for watching!

@coalyounger 7 лет назад

It's not loud though right? The fan is decently quiet?

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Well, its not too loud but its not quiet either. Im explaining that in the video. When using headphones/headset the fan buzzing is not an issue at all. Without any headset it could be distracting of course. But who plays without a headset or headphones/earbuds anyway? ;)

@justinspirational 7 лет назад

Glad you like .. As I have it on order from indiegogo too

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Awesome! Hope you will find it useful. It really helps me now. Been playing for around 3 hours totally with ViveNChill now and still no sweating at all. Wish I had this earlier this summer. So many sweaty gameplay sessions I remember hehe... ;) Cheers man!

@Dig_Duke_SFM 5 лет назад

This is what the Oculus Quest needs!!!

@TheLakotariver 5 лет назад

Just learned, In about a month New version for Vive, Vive Pro, Index, Quest, Pimax, PSVR, etc. and also both USB C and USB A standard connectors

@TheBigb1973 7 лет назад

i just got the deluxe audio strap. best thing ever! So how much will this contraption cost?

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Yeah the DAS is awesome! :) Check the Indiegogo backing site, I think its 25 usd + shipping. www.indiegogo.com/projects/vivenchill-vr#/

@kamui8390 7 лет назад

damn i need this since i sweat alot in vr, thx for the review mate cheers

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Cheers mate :) The product is still being backed on Indiegogo (check the link in video description) for 10 more days, but hopefully they will start ship out soon! :)

@tiddlevrlive 7 лет назад

Chill dude lol. Looks worth buying. maybe next summer haha.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Haha yeah but my damn VR room is hot every day of the year... its like a sauna thanks to the green screen fabric, green screen floor, sealed window and closed door lol

@graemepatterson 7 лет назад

Can someone make a watercooled one that runs through the foam? that would be awesome :D

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Hehe who knows, I guess loads of cool VR accessories are coming this year! :)

@81born 5 лет назад

...brutal super very very nice...

@t3chnod3lic 7 лет назад

'You can do it pretty looking or do it like me' LOL

@SweViver 7 лет назад

+y_m_o Haha yep, Im not that picky ;)

@Mickimoss 6 лет назад

0:30 what game is that ?

@2ndLastJedi 6 лет назад

I need this for my Rift!

@SweViver 6 лет назад

Unfortunately Rift doesnt have a free USB port :( I wish I could have this for my Rift as well...

@TheLakotariver 5 лет назад

Just learned, New version comes out in a month, for Vive, Vive Pro, Index, Quest, Pimax, PSVR, etc. and also both USB C and USB A standard connectors

@foxpup 6 лет назад

The product works fine but I did end up using a glue-gun to further secure the fans. My daughter with long hair worries about getting her hair stuck in the fan, but these fans have limited torque and are not dangerous. If wanted, fan guards could be installed, no problem, but I wouldn't bother. I highly recommend.

@VR-CHECK 7 лет назад

Nice. But it would be more usefull if the airflow goes inside the case not to the forehead only. Okay for You its the perfect solution :P Just kidding. But lets be honest. Even an inside solution would not fit because of fogged lenses. Right?

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Well, sure mate :) but Im still not sure about that. There is a lot of research made about this issue and phenomena. If you cool down your forehead you can actually prevent sweating on your whole head, including eyes, cheek, neck etc. Inside cooling would probably never work and it would just make your eyes too dry :) Also, it may sound strange but I have never had any fog on my lenses. Im not sure, maybe its just me not sweating "inside" the headset, but mainly "around" on the outside, especially on my forehead and neck. Well well, there might be better solutions out soon, but for now this really helps me very much :) Been playing totally 3 hours with Vive N Chill and still no sweating. Quite impressive for such a simple solution :) Cheers mate!

@SweViver 7 лет назад

There are some studies saying that the whole body is reacting to your upper part of your head. If you freeze your forehead, your whole body will freeze, so I guess it should work the same way for cooling down :) Well I dunno, i'm not a scientist haha! Cheers

@justinspirational 7 лет назад

HANKs VR no.. Airflow where your eyes are will mainly give you dry, itchy eyes.. Not healthy long term

@Hacker4748 7 лет назад

The ViveNchill makers write: "We iterated over many design choices when creating the ViveNchill. Our initial prototypes focused on piping air into the headset. Users complained about dry eyes, high noise levels, vibration, interference with the built in mic, and low cooling effect. So we took things outside and directed airflow at the forehead and contact area with the facial foam. We found a drastic improvement in its ability to cool you off with no negative side effects. As an added benefit, reducing heat and moisture also reduced fogging and nausea."

@RoddyisHere 7 лет назад

I wont even feel the fans because of my long hair and I would be afraid of my hair geting caught in it.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Hehe yeah I understand... but you should be happy you still have hair at least ;) I wish I had that problem lol. Cheers man!

@BadDanMe 7 лет назад

Nice little device. Maybe they´ll put out a version with batteries for Riftusers later. Would be cool. (no pun intended). I wish them good luck with this product, so they keep growing and will extend their portfolio.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Yeah that would be awesome! :) I just got a Rift + Touch as well (gonna make a short announcement about it soon) so I hope there will be a cooling solution for Rift as well! Its a simple product, but still very smart - and it just WORKS as promised :) Cheers mate!

@sherkhansher1981 7 лет назад

I can see this be a problem with a mic interference when playing multiplayer online and chatting with others, depending how noisy it is. Also, don't think it's a good idea to add more things on top of already bulky HMD. Plus, there are plenty of usb powered fan solutions out there to just make your own, or buy a regular fan and have it blowing at your entire body (including your tenders) from few feet away. Not worth more than $10 in my opinion.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Hmm not sure about any interference actually, but of course the fans are not fully silent, so if you have a sensitive microphone it could eventually be heard by your MP buddies. Well, I will try out MP soon and report about this :) Nah, to be honest the fans + the cables doesnt weight more than a few grams, so you really cant feel the difference in weight. Of course, its a simple solution so Im sure many people can do their own DIY solutions, but the ViveNChill looks nice and matches the Vive quite well, and Im too lazy (and have no time) to do something on my own, so I think its a perfect solution to the sweating issue :) The thing is that nothing comes cheap when it comes to VR right now. Its a new tech so the accessories will of course cost as well - especially when made in small production. But honestly, this product really helps me a lot. Ive been sweating like a maniac lately this summer, so I still think its worth every penny and will probably order an extra pair :) Cheers mate

@senfone 7 лет назад

that is no joke??? does it realy works?

@SweViver 7 лет назад

It does work, and it works very good also :) You wont believe me if I told you how much I have been sweating while VR gaming this summer. Its crazy hot in my VR room - but now I don't sweat in my head at least :) Awesome stuff!

@tomchalupa7939 7 лет назад

Still gonna try out Elite Dangerous? Just wanted to remind you in case you forgot

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Oh...damn totally forgot :) I see it in my library daily but dunno why I always postpone it. There´s so much games to try all the time, but I promise I will give it a go!

@coalyounger 7 лет назад

Yes!!!

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Haha oh yeah! :)

@solidus20088 7 лет назад

good job

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Thanks mate :)

@EmesiS 7 лет назад

This is what I have in my racing rig room (CV1) and also my VR room (Vive). Keeps everything cool, even your crotch! It was 110f (43c) here today and this AC unit will freeze you out of a room. Another advantage is when you're in room scale you can tell where you are by the air blowing on you. Have the air blowing in the center of your chaperon area and you'll always know when you're dead center. www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-10-000-BTU-Portable-Air-Conditioner-and-Dehumidifier-Function-with-Remote-in-White-LP1015WNR/205649878

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Wow thats an awesome solution, thank you for sharing this mate! I think I will need to invest in a unit as well :) My VR room is like a sauna summertime hehe! Cheers man!

@EmesiS 7 лет назад

If you need more information or some tips before you buy, message me and I'll be happy to help out.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot mate! :)

@Michael-hr5wf 7 лет назад

Is there an issue with someone with long hair to somehow get caught in these fans? I know you Swev can't test that for us lol.

@RodanChi 7 лет назад

$30+ for 2 usb fans or $12 bucks for a Walmart fan in the corner... (You know the 3d printer DYI guys are going to run with this before it hits the market)

@RowdyGuy 7 лет назад

That's pretty 'cool'. Get it? Because of cool and chill? Hahahahahaha. I'm so sad for laughing at my own jokes...

@SweViver 7 лет назад

LOL you are just crazy mate, its not your fault ;) I use to say that the most crazy people are the ones enjoying life the most! Cheers

@ji3200 7 лет назад

no need this Vive and Chill stuff. Buy a fan for $15 and turn it on everytime you use Vive. It makes your whole body nice and cool.

@SweViver 7 лет назад

That could be true mate, but my big room fan doesn't help to be honest, it just blows around the hot air :( I would need an air condition unit to solve the heat ;) At least ViveNChill makes me not sweat in my head anymore! Cheers

@Tyr808 6 лет назад

I've got a big fan and the room is air conditioned, it still gets hot as hell in the mask during intense games. If this actually manages to get airflow into the face this could be a game changer for more active games.

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