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Leoben2

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July 17th, 2020 12:00

XPS 8930, 3D blu-ray movies?

I just opened my new XPS 8930 and it comes with a BDRE blu-ray optical drive (#PVM4X - BD-RE, 6X, SATA, 9.5T, BU40N, HLDS).

I was wondering if it's possible to play 3-D blu-ray movies on my PC? Cyberlink PowerDVD 19 said, "no" but not why it was a "no." Hardware limitations? Software? Even if I have the right hardware and software, I supposed I need a monitor capable of the displaying the 3-D options.

Thanks!

speedstep

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July 17th, 2020 19:00

Nvidia card and USB 2.0 drive

LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter - Black

Model:BP50NB40
  • External - Connects VIA USB 2.0
  • Silent Play Reduces Noise from Disc Spin During Movie Playback
  • Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
  • Supports BDXL (100GB Triple Layer) Disc
  • Jamless Play Smooths Out Playback of Damaged Blu-ray or DVD Discs
  • Max. 6X BD-R Read and Write Capability / Max. 8X DVD±R Write Speed
 
SKU: 9243009
 

This drive works with all dells and is the same price as cyberlink powerdvd

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/9243009.p?skuId=9243009

Software

https://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/128699/en-us

 

gPU

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/msi-gtx-1050-ti-gaming-x-4g-graphics-card-gf-gtx-1050-ti-4-gb-gddr5-pcie-30-x16-dvi-hdmi-displayport/apd/aa362026/graphic-video-cards

 

RUNS fine on all my dell models both desktop as well as G7 7588 laptop

 

 

 

speedstep

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July 17th, 2020 19:00

Another recomennded disk for the setup

https://www.newegg.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-64-bit-reinstall-recovery-disc-only-no-license-key-included/p/N82E16832350238

Recommend you buy soon as there will be no more of them ever again soon.

  • New- sealed installation disc  (not burned dvd real media)
  • 100% genuine from Microsoft OEM
  • No License Key included

Works for home or pro automatically

 


BD Movie Playback: CPU Following CPU recommended -Intel: E6400 or higher

Graphic Cards ATI Radeon HD 6450 or higher Graphic Card Driver shall meet AACS compliance criteria.

Graphic Card: Card recommended with following GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) - GeForce GT1030  or higher Graphic Card Driver shall meet AACS compliance criteria.

 

 

RoHe

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July 17th, 2020 13:00

You need:

  • 3D-enabled display/monitor,
  • Compatible graphics card
  • Compatible 3D glasses
  • Blu-ray drive that supports 3D (probably not available on Dell's OEM Blu-ray drive)
  • Blu-ray playback software

Leoben2

3 Posts

July 17th, 2020 14:00

Thanks! 

Have the glasses, and software has options that show compatibility. Have to contact graphics card manufacturer. Hoping Dell can tell me if the OEM drive is capable. 

RoHe

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July 17th, 2020 17:00

Doubtful...

Leoben2

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July 17th, 2020 19:00

Many thanks @speedstep for the links to a working package of hardware / software!

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