How to Connect Your Meta (Oculus) Quest to Your PC
The process for connecting the Quest to a PC is the same whether you have a first- or second-generation Quest virtual reality headset. Before you can make that connection, though, you need to make sure that your PC meets the minimum requirements to support the Quest and Quest 2. Meta lists the PC requirements as:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or an AMD Ryzen 5 1500XGraphics: Nvidia GTX 970, 1060 3GB or better. That includes all GTX 16-series graphics cards besides the GTX 1650. Any from the AMD RX 500, 600, 5000, and Vega series.Memory: 8GBOperating System: Windows 10Port: USB 3.0
If your PC meets or exceeds those specifications, you also need to purchase a high-quality USB cable that simultaneously supports data and power. Meta sells its own, but at $79, it’s far fromcheap. Fortunately, you can use a generic USB-C 3.0 cable, but you still want one that uses high-quality materials and features excellent shielding. There’s no point in trying to enjoy better PC visuals if your cable degrades the picture quality. You want a 3M cable at a minimum to make sure you can still walk around to experience standing and some room-scale features.
The Meta (Oculus) Quest Connect-to-PC Process
When you’ve got the cable and determined that your PC can handle the demands of your Quest or Quest 2 headsets, here’s how to actually connect them. You can now play compatible Rift and Rift S games on your Meta (Oculus) Quest. Those include those sold in the Oculus store and on the SteamVR platform. To do so, select them from the Oculus menu’s Apps section.
What to Do When Oculus Link Isn’t Working
If you find that after following the setup steps that you’re having issues with sound or picture, there are some steps you can take. First, confirm you’re using a cable that meets Meta’s specifications. It has said any good quality USB-C cable will do, but it’s worth checking. Second, try restarting your PC or laptop, as that can sometimes fix issues with graphics cards that aren’t as well supported as others. For more help, check out the official Quest Plus Link support section.
