Install the Oculus app on your PC
To use your Meta Quest Link cable, Meta Quest Air Link, Oculus Rift S, or Oculus Rift, you’ll need to download the Oculus Desktop app on your PC (non-mac) computer. Before you install the Oculus Desktop app, check to make sure that your hard drive has at least 4GB of free disk space.
To download and install the Oculus desktop app on your computer:
- Go to our oculus app download page.
- In the Meta Quest section, under Air Link and Link cable click Download Software.
- Once it downloads, open the Oculus app and click Install Now.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account and set up your headset.
Oculus Rift S and Rift minimum requirements and system specifications
Specifications
Oculus Rift S
| Component | Recommended Specs | Minimum Specs |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater |
| Alternative Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater |
| Memory | 8GB+ RAM | 8GB+ RAM |
| Operating System | Windows 10+ | Windows 10+ |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 3.0 ports | 1x USB 3.0 port |
| Video Output | Compatible DisplayPort video output | Compatible miniDisplayPort video output (miniDisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter included with Rift S) |
Oculus Rift
Beginning 1/14/2020, we will officially stop supporting the Rift platform on Windows 7 and 8.1 to align with Microsoft’s announcement of ending support for Windows 7. As previously announced in June 2018, Windows 10+ is now the minimum required operating system spec for the Rift platform and we encourage everyone who isn’t already running Windows 10+ to upgrade. Windows 10+ will enable us to deliver the best performance and latest advancements while aligning with industry standards.
| Component | Recommended Specs | Minimum Specs |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater |
| Alternative Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater |
| Memory | 8GB+ RAM | 8GB+ RAM |
| Operating System | Windows 10+ | Windows 10+ |
| USB Ports Rift | 3x USB 3.0 ports, plus 1x USB 2.0 port | 1x USB 3.0 port, plus 2x USB 2.0 ports |
| Video Output (Rift) | Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output | Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output |
Note: The operating system specified in the table above may be updated as third-party software changes dictate. Certain experiences on Rift and Rift S require a computer system exceeding Oculus’ minimum or recommended specifications. Please refer to the recommended specifications for the Rift or Rift S experiences you intend to use.
