I have just completed my new Games PC build running on triple screens. Works great. Now I want to Install my new Quest 3 software, debug tool, Steam VR and Oculus VR. My question - Should I install both Steam and Oculus VR software? If so - Which one should I use? Example: I can choose 1) Steam VR or 2) Oculus VR in several games (I do sim racing only.) Pros / cons please.
@robert.haworth.581 I wouldn't dismiss the wireless option entirely. If you have a dedicated router plugged into the PC, solely for the purpose of VR as many do, then the the latency can be on a par with wired options.
The Virtual desktop app currently supports AV1 encoding which some high end GPUs also support. The Quest 3 currently does not support AV1 encoding, but this may become available in a future update.
Using a wireless option for data transmission frees up your USB-C port for other accessories or have the headset powered by the power brick, keeping it charged without the need for extra headset battery straps.
As previously mentioned Virtual Desktop has many options that will allow you to tune your system for the best graphics and latency.
Four Rift CV1s, Quest 2, Quest 3, Lenovo Explorer WMR, GearVR
@robert.haworth.581 this is a difficult question to answer, as link/airlink and SteamLink perform differently on different games on different hardware. You can have both installed on your system and it's up to you which gives you the smoothest, clearest glitch/stutter free experience. You may have to swap between the two apps if one game performs better with one and another game performs better with another. link/airlink are notorious for having connection issues, see this forum and reddit, so it's always good to have a backup. Virtual Desktop is also another third arrow to your bow as you may prefer the extra flexibility of the various options. It's down to choice. Virtual Desktop can also be done wired using an ethernet cable or link cable.
Four Rift CV1s, Quest 2, Quest 3, Lenovo Explorer WMR, GearVR
I will be using the original Meta cable (link?) for all my sim racing. Will never be using WiFi. I think you are suggesting trying both Oculus and Steam and then use the best performer. Thank you for your reply.
@robert.haworth.581 I wouldn't dismiss the wireless option entirely. If you have a dedicated router plugged into the PC, solely for the purpose of VR as many do, then the the latency can be on a par with wired options.
The Virtual desktop app currently supports AV1 encoding which some high end GPUs also support. The Quest 3 currently does not support AV1 encoding, but this may become available in a future update.
Using a wireless option for data transmission frees up your USB-C port for other accessories or have the headset powered by the power brick, keeping it charged without the need for extra headset battery straps.
As previously mentioned Virtual Desktop has many options that will allow you to tune your system for the best graphics and latency.
Four Rift CV1s, Quest 2, Quest 3, Lenovo Explorer WMR, GearVR
