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[Leoben2]

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!

[RoHe]

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]

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]

Doubtful...

[speedstep · Accepted solution]

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

https://www.lg.com/us/burners-drives/lg-BP50NB40-external-blu-ray-dvd-drive

• 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-rewri...

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-g...

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

[Leoben2]

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

[speedstep · Accepted solution]

Another recomennded disk for the setup

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

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.