If you'd like to use the Meta Quest Link Cable to connect your Meta Quest headset to a Windows PC, please start by reviewing the compatibility requirements.
Cable requirements
The Meta Quest Link Cable requires a high-quality USB cable capable of supporting data and power. You'll also want to make sure that the USB cable is at least 3 meters (10 feet) for an optimal and comfortable experience.
You can purchase the branded Meta Quest Link Cable from the Meta Quest Accessories page.
Component | Minimum Specifications |
Processor | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater |
Graphics Card | See GPU tables below |
Memory | 8 GB+ RAM |
Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
USB Ports | 1x USB port |
Component | Recommended Specifications |
Processor | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 |
Graphics Card | Nvidia RTX 20 Series* / AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series |
Memory | 16 GB DDR4 RAM |
Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
USB Ports | 1x USB-C port |
*Note: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 is not supported
NVIDIA GPU | Supported | Not Currently Supported |
NVIDIA Titan Z | X | |
NVIDIA Titan X | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 3GB | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6GB | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060M | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070(all) | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080(all) | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series (all except 2050) | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series* | X | |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series | X |
*Note: NVIDIA 3050 (laptop) and 3050ti GPUs are not recommended for use with Link.
AMD GPU | Supported | Not Currently Supported |
AMD 200 Series | X | |
AMD 300 Series | X | |
AMD 400 Series | X | |
AMD 500 Series | X | |
AMD 5000 Series | X | |
AMD 6000 Series * | X | |
AMD Vega Series | X |
*Note: the Radeon RX 6500 is not reccommended for use with Link.
Software Requirements
To use Meta Quest Link Cable, you need to download the Meta Quest PC apponto a Windows PC. Once you've downloaded the Meta Quest PC app, make sure that the app is up to date and your Meta Quest headset is running the latest operating system. Learn more about how to set up the Meta Quest Link Cable.